SOWO 852 SW Practice with Couples
THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK
SYLLABUS
COURSE NUMBER: SOWO 852.01
COURSE TITLE:
PRACTICE WITH COUPLES, SPRING 2009
INSTRUCTOR: Anne Jones, MSW, PhD
563 G Tate-Turner-Kuralt
962-6537 (O)
962-7557 (Fax)
(Email) annejone@email.unc.edu
OFFICE HOURS: Monday 12:00 – 12:30pm, Tuesday 1:00 - 1:45pm or
By appointment
CLASS WEBSITE: Accessible through - https://blackboard.unc.edu/
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is a clinical seminar, which analyzes the operations and
character of couple therapy as a human service approach.
OBJECTIVES:
1. To develop an understanding of the dynamics of the couple/marital relationship.
2. To understand the professional social work roles, values, and ethics associated with social
work intervention specifically to couples and their families.
3. To become aware of your own values, feelings and attitudes about marriage/couple conflict
and dissolution.
4. To develop and deepen skills for diagnosis of and implementation of social intervention
strategies for marital or relationship difficulties or dysfunction.
5. To understand marital/relationship therapy from a variety of explanatory and practice
theoretical perspectives and to develop practice skills consistent with these perspectives.
6. To understand the implications and importance of race, gender, ethnicity, class, and sexual
orientation on practice with couples.
7. To understand the importance and relevance of the ecological environment and community
setting on assessment and intervention with couples.
REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS:
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Gottman, J. (1999). The marriage clinic. A scientifically based marital therapy. New
York: W.W. Norton & Company.
Gurman, A.S. (Ed.) (2008). Clinical handbook of couple therapy (fourth ed.). New York:
The Guilford Press.
These books are available at the UNC Bookstore or can be ordered on the web (e.g.,
www.bestbookbuys.com, or www.textbooks.com)
OTHER TEXTS THAT MAY BE USEFUL:
Bobes, T. & Bobes, N.S. (2005). The couple is telling you what you need to know:
directed therapy in a multicultural context. New York: W.W. Norton.
Couple
Dattilio, F. M. & Bevilacqua, L. J. (Eds.) (2000). Comparative Treatments for
Relationship Dysfunction. New York: Springer Publishing Co.
Donovan, J. M. (1999). Short-term couple therapy. New York: The Guilford Press
Gurman, A.S. & Jacobson, N.S. (Eds.) (2002). Clinical handbook of couple therapy (3rd Ed.).
New York: Guilford Press.
Halford, W.K. & Markham, H. J. (Eds.)(1997). Clinical handbook of marriage and
interventions. NY: John Wiley & Sons.
couples
Harway, M. (2005). Handbook of couples therapy. New Jersey. John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Karpel, M. (1994). Evaluating couples: A handbook for practitioners. New York: W.
Weeks, Gerald R. & Treat Stephen R. (2001). Couples in Treatment: Techniques and
Approaches for Effective Practice. New York: Brunner/Mazel
Weeks R.G., Odell, M. & Methven, S. (2005). If only I had known…Avoiding common
mistakes in couples therapy. New York: W.W. Norton.
OTHER RECOMMENDED BOOKS:
Chapman, G. (2004). The five love languages. Chicago: Northfield publishing.
DeRamus, B. (2005). Forbidden fruit: Love stories from the undgerground railroad. New
work: Atria Books.
Masling, B. (1994). The angry marriage. New York: Hyperion.
Prunty, M. (2006). Recipes for a perfect marriage. New York: Hyperion. (Fiction)
RECOMMENDED WEBSITES:
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http://www.smartmarriages.com (Coalition for marriage, family and couple education. I higly
recommend subscribing to the listsev)
www.healthymarriageinfo.org (Clearinghouse for resourcesand information on healthy marriage)
Please note: There are many other links related to course material under external links on class
website
COURSE PAK: A 852 CoursePak containing additional readings is available through e-reserves.
You can access these articles through the electronic reserves web site at the library, which is found
at: http://eres.lib.unc.edu/default.asp. In addition, 2 hard copies of each article are in 5th floor
reading room. As a courtesy to your classmates please return them in a timely manner.
EXPANDED DESCRIPTION: This class will examine the theory, practice and utilization of effective
therapeutic interventions with couple relationships across the developmental life cycle of dyads. A
number of theoretical approaches will be presented. The course will involve lecture, discussion,
role-playing and student presentations. It is expected that students will be involved in the course
through discussion, role-plays and class presentations. The course builds on knowledge and skills
gained in the Foundation classes (including SOWO 500, 540, 501, 520, 521) and Social Work 802
(Family Stress, Coping, and Social Support).
CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT:
The development of a supportive learning environment, reflecting the values of the social work
profession, is essential for the success of this class. A supportive learning environment is fostered
by listening to the ideas and views of others, being able to understand and appreciate a point of
view which is different from your own, articulating clearly your point of view, and linking
experience to readings and assignments. I will appreciate your contributions to making this a safe
and respectful class for learning and growth
ASSIGNMENTS:
There are two written assignments and two experiential assignments. The first written assignment
involves journaling three times during the semester. The journal is 2-3 pages and involves relating
course material to professional/personal experiences. Due dates are on the syllabus. The second
written assignment is a final paper in which you apply one of the theoretical frameworks covered
in the course to a written case that I will give you. The paper is due on the last day of class.
The first experiential assignment is a role-play demonstration that is done in groups of 3 or four
and which is planned out ahead of time. The other assignment is a 30 minute team presentation in
which you research and present on the “best practices” for working with a particular couple’s
issue or problem. A more detailed assignment description is in the handout, “Assignment
Description”.
BASIS FOR EVALUATION:
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Attendance & participation
Role-Play and handout
Journal
Team Presentation
Final Paper
10%
25%
15%
25%
25%
GRADING SYSTEM:
H = 94 and above
P = 80 to 93
F = 69 and below
L = 70 to 79
POLICY ON INCOMPLETES & LATE ASSIGNMENTS
I prefer not to give an incomplete grade and will give incompletes only in compliance with
University policy. If an assignment is late (not handed in class on the due date), without prior
approval the grade will be reduced 10 points. The grade will continue to be reduced for each day
it continues to be late.
ATTENDANCE AND CLASS PARTICIPATION: Attendance and participation is worth 10 points.
Attendance and participation is required and the class will rely heavily on discussion. It is
expected that students will read the material and apply and discuss readings and field experiences
in class. Active listening, respect and tolerance for the views of others and a stance of curiosity
will all contribute to a safe and stimulating learning environment.
POLICY ON ACADEMIC DISHONESTY: Please refer to the APA Style Guide, The SSW Manual, and
the SSW Writing Guide for information on attribution of quotes, plagiarism and appropriate use of
assistance in preparing assignments. All written assignments should contain a signed pledge from
you stating that, “I have not given or received unauthorized aid in preparing this written work.”
In keeping with the UNC Honor Code, if reason exists to believe that academic dishonesty has
occurred, a referral will be made to the Office of the Student Attorney General for investigation
and further action as required.
POLICY ON ACCOMMODATIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: Students with disabilities
which affect their participation in the course may notify the instructor if they wish to have special
accommodations in instructional format, examination format, etc., considered.
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CLASS SCHEDULE
SOWO 852.01 PRACTICE WITH COUPLES
Class 1 1/13 - Overview of Course and Course Requirements
Introductions
Historical perspective of marital and couple therapy
The landscape of couples and families today
Class 2 1/20 - Marriage Promotion and Government: The Role of Values in Policy
Formation and Practice with Couples
Does marriage matter?
The role of class and economics in the formation of families
Practitioner held values and the myth of neutrality
Class 3 1/27 - Developmental Transitions, the Role of Gender Interactions and Factors
Associated with Successful Relationships – What the Research Shows
Couples and life cycle stages
Predictors for marital success and dissolution
How much does gender matter?
Class 4 2/3
Assessing the Couple System
The transition to working systemically
7 Essential Questions
Contraindications for working with a couple
The use of standardized assessments
JOURNAL #1 DUE
Class 5 2/10
The Sound Marital House
Assumptions and interventions
Love Maps and Conflict Resolution
Gridlocked problems
Class 6 2/17
Transgenerational Systems Therapy
Theoretical assumptions
Goals and Interventions
Strengths and limitations
Applications to in-law, co-dependency and gay-lesbian issues
Class 7 2/24
Cognitive Behavioral Couples Therapy (CBCT)
Theoretical assumptions
Goals and Interventions
Strengths and limitations
Applications to physical aggression and violence
Class 8 3/3
Relationship Education/ Marriage Preparation & Enrichment Groups
Background and history
Rationale and research
Primary structures
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Examples of programs
3/10
SPRING BREAK – No Class
Class 9 3/17 Class 9
Emotionally- Focused Therapy
Theoretical Assumptions
Goals and interventions
Strengths and limitations
Application to trauma and illness
JOURNAL #2 DUE
Class 10 3/24
Social Constructionism /Narrative Therapy
Theoretical assumptions
Goals and interventions
Strengths and limitations
Applications to stepfamilies
Class 11 3/31
Separation, Divorce and Stepfamily Issues
Therapeutic issues and interventions with separating/and divorcing couples
Stepfamily life cycle and structural characteristics
Best practice interventions with stepfamilies
Class 12 4/7
Considerations of Sexual orientation, Race, Ethnicity and Socioeconomics in Couples Work
Conceptual frameworks
Life cycle and structural characteristics
Common therapeutic issues and practice interventions
Class 13 4/14
Infidelity and Common Problems
Kinds and Patterns of infidelity
Therapeutic Dilemmas
Practice recommendations
JOURNAL #3 DUE
Class 14 4/21
Professional and Ethical Issues
Some common ethical issues
Components of ethical practice
Reflections and Wrap-up
Individual Feedback and Class Evaluations
FINAL PAPER DUE BY THE 29TH
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SOWO 852 READING LIST
READINGS FOR CLASS 2
1/20 - THE ROLE OF VALUES IN POLICY AND PRACTICE
1. Ooms, T. (2002). Marriage and government: Strange Bedfellows? Couples and
Marriage Series, 1, Washington, D.C.: Center for Law and Social Policy.
http://www.clasp.org/publications/Marriage_Brief1.pdf)
2. Nock, S. L. (2005). Marriage as a public issue. Marriage and Child Wellbeing,
15(2), 12-32.
http://www.futureofchildren.org/usr_doc/Marriage_vol15_no2__fall05.pdf
3. Parker, M. (2004). Who are “fragile families” and what do we know about them?
Couples and Marriage Series, 1, Washington, D.C.: Center for Law and Social
Policy.
http://www.clasp.org/publications/Marriage_Brief4.pdf)
4. Rasberry/Reich editorials (class handout)
5. Doherty, W. (2002). Bad couples therapy: how to avoid it. Psychotherapy
Networker, December.
http://www.familycare4u.com/bad_couples_therapy.htm.
6. Gottman text: Chapter 1 – Myths and Mistakes of Marital Therapy.
Supplemental Optional Readings:
7. Roberts, P. (2004). I can’t give you anything but love: Would poor couples with
children be better off economically if they married? Couples and Marriage
Series, 1, Washington, D.C.: Center for Law and Social Policy.
http://www.clasp.org/publications/marr_brf_5.pdf
8. Cherlin, A. J. (2003). Should the government promote marriage? Contexts, 2(4), 22-29.
9. Huston, T, & Metz, H. (2004),The case for (promoting) marriage: The devil is in
the details. Journal of Marriage and the Family, 66(4), 943-958. (Reading
room, or UNC Library electronic journal, or retrieve from:
http://www.blackwellsynergy.com.libproxy.lib.unc.edu/links/doi/10.1111/j.00222445.2004.00064.x/full/
READINGS FOR CLASS 3
1/27 – DEVELOPMENTAL AND GENDER ISSUES; FACTORS
ASSOCIATED WITH SUCCESSFUL RELATIONSHIPS
1. Lindahl, K., Malik, N., & Bradbury, T. (1997). The developmental course of
couples’ relationships. In W. K. Halford & H. J. Markham (Eds.) Clinical
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Handbook of Marriage and Couples Interventions (pgs. 203-223). West
Sussex, U.K: John Wiley & Sons.
2. Gottman text.
Chapter 2 – Repair and Core Triad of Balance (pgs. 31- top of 56)
Chapter 3 – The Sound Marital House: A Theory of Marriage
3. Gurman text. Chapter 23 – Gender Issues in the practice of couples therapy
Supplemental Optional Readings:
4. Gottman, J. & Notarious, C. (2000). Decade review: Observing marital
interaction, Journal of Marriage and the Family, 62(4), 927-947.
5. Tichenor, V.J. (1999). Status and income as gendered resources: the case of
marital power. Journal of Marriage and the Family, 61(3), 638-650.
6. Sandberg, J. G. & Harper, J. M. (1999). Depression in mature marriages: Impact
and implications for marital therapy. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy,
25(3), 393-406.
READINGS FOR CLASS 4
2/3 – ASSESSMENT WITH COUPLES
1. Gottman text. Chapter 4 – The Assessment of Marriage
2. Weeks, R. Treat S. Assessment and Case Formulation
3. Gottman text. Peruse appendixes A, B, C which contain questionnaires and
assessment tools. Please bring in an assessment tool to share which reflects
a problem or population that you are or would like to work with.
4. Gurman text. Chapter 16 – Couple therapy and Physical Aggression (pgs. 478486)
Supplemental Optional Readings:
5. Doss, B., Atkins, D., & Christensen, A. (2003). Who’s dragging their feet?
Husbands and wives seeking marital therapy. Journal of Marital and Family
Therapy, 29(2), (165-177).
6. Estrada, A. U., & Holmes, J. M. (1999). Couples perceptions of effective &
ineffective ingredients of marital therapy. Journal of Sex and Marital Therapy,
25, 151-162.
7. Beograd, M. & Medeiros, F. (1999). Battering and couples therapy: Universal
screening and selection of treatment modality. Journal of Marital and Family
Therapy, 25 (3), 291- 312.
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READINGS FOR CLASS 5
2/10 - The Sound Marital House
1. Gottman text. Chapter 6 – Assumptions and Intervention Overview
2. Gottman text. Chapter 7 – Enhancing the Marital Friendship
3. Gottman text. Chapter 8 – Solving What is Solvable
Supplemental Optional Readings:
4. Stith, S. M., Rosen, K. H. & McCollum, E.E. (2003). Journal of Marital and Family
Therapy, 29(3), (407 -426).
5. Shadish, W. P. & Baldwin, S. A. (2003). Meta-analysis of MFT interventions.
Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 20, (4), 547-570. (Skim)
READINGS FOR CLASS 6
2/17 - TRANSGENERATIONAL SYSTEMS THERAPY
1. Gurman text. Chapter 7 - Transgenerational Couple Therapy
2. Meyer stein, I. (1996). A systemic approach to in-law dilemmas. Journal of
Marital and Family Therapy, 22(4), 469-480.
Choose between #s 3 and 4
3. Presto, L.A., Benson, M. J. & Protinksky, H.O. (1998). Family of origin and
relationship influences on codependency, Family Process, 37, 513-528.
4. Green, R.J., Bettinger, M. & Zacks (1996). Are lesbian couples fused and gay
male couples disengaged? In J. Laird & R.J. Green (Eds.) Lesbians and gays
in couples and families (pgs. 185-230), San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
5. Miller, M., Anderson, S., Keala, D. (2004). Is Bowen theory valid?: A review of
basic research, Journal of marital and family therapy, 30(4), 453-466).
Supplemental Optional Readings:
6. Guerin, P. J., Fay, L.F., Fogarty, T.F. & Kautto, J.G. (1999). Brief marital therapy:
The story of the triangles. In J. M. Donovan (Ed.) Short-term couple therapy
(pgs. 103-123), New York: Guilford Press.
7. Roberto, L.(1992). Transgenerational family therapies. New York: Guilford Press.
Chapter 1, Murray Bowen: Natural Systems Model (pgs. 11-20).
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8. Skowron, E. A. & Schmitt, T. A. (2003). Assessing Interpersonal Fusion:
Reliability and validity of a new DSI fusion with other subscales, Journal of
Marital and Family Therapy, 29(2), (209-222).
READINGS FOR CLASS 7
2/24 – COGNITIVE-BEHAVIORAL COUPLE THERAPY
1. Gurman text. Chapter 2, Cognitive-Behavioral Couple therapy
2. Weeks and Treat (2001). Couples in Treatment: Techniques and Approaches for
Effective Practice. New York: Brunner-Routledge.
Chapter 11 Communication Techniques (pgs. 136-48) Chapter 13 Cognitive
Techniques (pgs. 175 -192).
3. Holtzworth-Munroe, A., Meehan, J.C., Rehman, U. & Marshall, A. D. (2002).
Intimate partner violence: An interlocution to couple therapists. In A. Gurman
& N. Jacobsen (Eds.) Clinical Handbook of Couple Therapy 3rd Edition, (pgs.
441-465), New York: The Guilford Press.
Supplemental Optional Readings:
4. Pasley, K. (1993). Applying the social-cognitive-behavioral model to work with
stepfamilies. In P. Boss, W. Doherty, R. LaRossa, W. Schumm, S. Steinmetz
(Eds.) Sourcebook of family theories and methods: A contextual approach (pp.
558-561), New York: Plenum Press.
READINGS FOR CLASS 8
3/3 –RELATIONSHIP EDUCATION, MARRIAGE PREPARATION AND
ENRICHMENT GROUPS
1. Halford, W.K. & Moore, E.N. (2002). Relationship education and the prevention
of couple relationship problems, In A. Gurman & N. Jacobsen (Eds.) Clinical
Handbook of Couple Therapy 3rd Edition, (pgs. 400-419), New York: The
Guilford Press.
2. Stanley, S, Markham, H.J. & Jenkins, N.H. (2002). Making the case for
premarital training. Family Relations, 90, 272-280.
3. Research an education/enrichment program (assignment will be handed out in
class and posted on Blackboard)
Supplemental Optional Readings:
4. Reardon-Anderson, J., Stagner, M., Macomber, J. & Murray, J. (2005, February).
Systematic review of the impact of marriage and relationship programs
(Publication # 411142). Washington, DC: Urban Institute. Retrieved June 27,
2006 from http://www.urban.org/url.cfm?ID-411142.
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5. Murray, C.E. & Murray, T.L. Solution-focused premarital counseling: Helping
couples build a vision for their marriage, Journal of Marital & Family Therapy,
30(3), 349-358.
READINGS FOR CLASS 9
3/17 – EMOTIONALLY-FOCUSED THERAPY
1. Gurman text. Chapter 4. Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy.
2. Kowal, J. & Johnson, S. (2003). Chronic illness in couples: A case for
emotionally focused therapy. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 29(3),
299-309.
3. Johnson, S. (1998). Creating healing relationships for couples dealing with
trauma: the use of emotionally focused marital therapy. Journal of Marital and
Family Therapy, 24(1), 25-40.
Supplemental Optional Readings:
4. Johnson, S.., Makinen, J. & Millikin, J. (2001). Attachment Injuries In Couple
Relationships: A New Perspective on impasses in couple therapy. Journal of
Marital and Family Therapy, 27, 145-155.
READINGS FOR CLASS 10
3/24 –SOCIAL CONSTURCTIONSISM AND NARRATIVE THERAPY:
1. Gurman text. Chapter 8. Narrative Couple Therapy.
2. Jones, A. (2003). Reconstructing the Stepfamily: Old Myths, New Stories. Social
Work, 48(2), 228-236.
3. Gottman text: Chapter 10 – Life Dreams and Shared Meaning
Supplemental Optional Readings:
4. Bobes T. Bobes, N. S. (2005). The couple is telling you what you need to know:
Couple directed therapy in a multicultural context. Chapter 11 Illness
Narratives in Couples and Families (pgs. 119-130).
5. Blanton, P.W. & Vandergroff-Avery, M. (2001). Marital therapy and marital
power: Constructing narratives of sharing relational and positional power,
Contemporary Family Therapy, 23(3), 295-308..
6. Killian, K. (2002). Dominant and marginalized discourses in interracial couples
narratives: implications for family therapists. Family Process, 41(4), 603-618.
7. Zimmerman, J & Dickerson V. ((1994). Using a narrative metaphor: Implications
for theory & clinical practice. Family Process, 33, 233-246.
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8. Hall, M. (2001). Beyond forever after: Narrative therapy with lesbian couples. In
P. J. Kleinplatz (Ed.), New directions in sex therapy: Innovations and
alternatives (pp.279-301), Philadelphia: Brunner-Routledge.
READINGS FOR CLASS 11
3/31 – SEPARATION, DIVORCE AND STEPFAMILY ISSUES
1. Gurman text. Chapter 15, Separation and Divorce Issues in Couple Therapy
2. Gurman text. Chapter 17, Couple Therapy with Remarried Partners.
3. Pasley, K., Rhoden, L., Visher, E. B., & Visher, J. S. (1996). Successful
stepfamily therapy: client’s perspectives. Journal of Marital and Family
Therapy, 22(3), 343-357.
Supplemental Optional Readings:
4. Oz, S. (1994). Decision making in divorce therapy: Cost-cost comparisons.
Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 20(1), 77-81.
5. Wang, H. & Amato, P. (2000). Predictors of divorce adjustment stressors,
resources and definitions. Journal of Marriage and (the) Family, 62(3), 655672.
6. Walsh, F., Jacob, L., & Simons, V. (1995). Facilitating Healthy Divorce
Processes: Therapy and Mediation Approaches. In N. Jacobsen & A. Gurman
(Eds.) Clinical Handbook of Couple Therapy 2nd Edition (340-365), New York:
The Guilford Press.
READINGS FOR CLASS 12
4/7 – DIVERSITY CONSIDERATIONS
1. Gurman text. Chapter 24, Gay and Lesbian Couples in Therapy: Minority Stress,
Relational Ambiguity, and Families of Choice.
2. Markowitz, L. (1997). The cultural context of intimacy. Family Therapy
Networker, 21(5), 51-58.
3. Handy, K. & Laszloffy, T. (2002). Couple therapy using a multicultural
perspective. In A. Gurman & N. Jacobsen (Eds.) Clinical Handbook of Couple
Therapy 3rd Edition, (pgs. 569-593), New York: The Guilford Press.
4. Edin, K. & Reed, J (2005). Why don’t they just get married? Barriers to marriage
among the disadvantaged. Marriage and Child Welfare, 15(2),117-137.
Supplemental Optional Readings:
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5. Bean, R. A., Perry, B. J., & Bedell, T. M. (2001). Developing culturally competent
marriage and family therapists: Guidelines for working with Hispanic families.
Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 27(1), 43-54.
6. Falicov, C.J. (1995). Cross-Cultural Marriages. In N. Jacobsen & A. Gurman
(Eds.) Clinical Handbook of Couple Therapy (212-226), New York: The
Guilford Press.
7. Oropesa, R.S. & Landale, N. S. (2004). The future of marriage and Hispanics.
Journal of Marriage and the Family, 66, 901-920.
8. Bepko, C. & Johnson, T. (2000). Gay and lesbian couples in therapy:
Perspectives for the contemporary family therapist. Journal of Marital and
Family Therapy, 26(4), 409-419.
9. Connolly, C. (2005). Lesbian couples: stressors, strengths, and therapeutic
implications, Family Therapy Magazine, 4(6), 12-15.
10. Patterson, D. (2005). Gay male couples: Challenges & possibilities, Family
Therapy Magazine, 4(6), 16-19.
11. Carl, D. (1997). Counseling same sex couples. In R. Baird & S. Rosenbaum
(Eds.) Same-sex marriage: The moral and legal debate (pgs. 44-54), Amherst,
NY: Prometheus Books.
READINGS FOR CLASS 13
4/14– THE CRISIS OF INFEDILITY AND OTHER SEXUAL ISSUES
1. Gurman text. Chapter 14. Couple therapy and the Treatment of Affairs
2. Imber-Black, E. (2000). The new triangle: Couples and technology. In P. Papp
(Ed). Couples on the faultline. (pp. 48- 62). NY: Guildford Press.
3. Gurman text. Chapter 21. Couple therapy and the Treatment of Sexual
Dysfunction.
Supplemental Optional Readings:
4. McCarthy, B. (1999). The non-sexual marriage: Assessing viability. Journal of
Sex & Marital Therapy, 25, 227-236.
5. Gordon, K.C. & Baucom, D.H. (1998), Understanding Betrayals in Marriage: A
Synthesized Model of Forgiveness, Family Process, 37, 425-439.
READINGS FOR CLASS 14
4/21 – ETHICAL AND PROFESSIONAL CONSIDERATONS
1. Gurman text: Chapter 26 Legal and Ethical Issues in Couple Therapy.
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2. Baltimore, M. (2000). Ethical considerations in the use of technology for marriage
and family counselors. Family-Journal-Counseling-and-Therapy-for-Couplesand-Families, 8(4), 390-393.
3. Patten, C., Barnett, T., & Houlihan, D. (1991). Ethics in marital and family therapy:
A review of the literature. Professional psychology: Research and practice, 22,
171-175.
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