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, FALL 2009
INSTRUCTOR: Anne Jones, MSW, PhD
563 G Tate-Turner-Kuralt
962-6537 (O)
962-7557 (Fax)
(Email) annejone@email.unc.edu
OFFICE HOURS: Tuesday 1:00 – 1:50 pm or
By appointment
CLASS WEBSITE: Accessible through - https://blackboard.unc.edu/. This will contain the syllabus,
assignment descriptions and grading criteria; lecture notes, cases, and external links. Please check
it periodically for announcements and make sure that you are listed for the class.
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 TEXTBOOK:
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Gurman, A.S. (Ed.) (2008). Clinical handbook of couple therapy (fourth ed.). New York:
The Guilford Press.
Gottman, J. (1999). The marriage clinic. A scientifically based marital therapy. New
York: W.W. Norton & Company.
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: Couple
directed therapy in a multicultural context. New York: W.W. Norton.
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
Gottman, J. (1999). The marriage clinic. A scientifically based marital therapy. New
York: W.W. Norton & Company.
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 couples
interventions. NY: John Wiley & Sons.
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. Norton.
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:
Belsky, J., & Kelly, J. (1994). The transition to parenthood: How a first child changes a
marriage. Why some couples grow closer and others apart. New York: Dell.
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.
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Prunty, M. (2006). Recipes for a perfect marriage. New York: Hyperion. (Fiction)
RECOMMENDED WEBSITES:
http://www.smartmarriages.com (Coalition for marriage, family and couple education. I highly
recommend subscribing to the listserv)
www.healthymarriageinfo.org (Clearinghouse for resources and information on healthy
marriage)
Please note: There are many other links related to course material under external links on class
website
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 9:00 AM on 12/14/09.
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:
Attendance & participation
Role-Play and handout
Journal
Team Presentation
Final Paper
10%
25%
15%
25%
25%
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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
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Class 1: 8/25 Overview of Course and Course Requirements
Introductions
Historical perspective of marital and couple therapy
The landscape of couples and families today
Why focus on couples?
Class 2: 9/1 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: 9/8 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
Gender Differences in Depression: A Marital Therapy Approach - Peggy Papp, MSW
How much does gender matter?
Class 4: 9/15 Assessing the Couple System
The transition to working systemically
Contraindications for working with a couple
The use of standardized assessments
JOURNAL #1 DUE
Class 5: 9/22 Cognitive Behavioral Couples Therapy (CBCT)
Theoretical assumptions
Perspective on healthy and dysfunctional relationship
Therapeutic goals
Cognitive Behavioral Couples Therapy - Arthur Freeman, EdD
Class 6: 9/29 Cognitive Behavioral Couples Therapy (CBCT) Continued
Team Role-play
Common interventions
Applications to relationship education/marriage preparation & enrichment programs
Strengths and limitations
Class 7: 10/6
Emotionally Focused Therapy
Theoretical Assumptions
Perspective on healthy and dysfunctional relationship
Application to trauma and illness
Emotionally focused therapy with Susan M. Johnson
Class 8: 10/13 Emotionally Focused Therapy Continued
Team Role-play
Stages and associated interventions
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Strengths and limitations
Class 9: 10/20
Gottman Method Couple Therapy (The Sound Marital House)
JOURNAL #2 DUE
Theoretical Assumptions
Perspective on healthy and dysfunctional relationship
Therapeutic goals
Class 10: 10/27 Gottman Method Couple Therapy (The Sound Marital House) Cont’d
Team Role-play
Key interventions
Strengths and limitations
Applications to male arousal and violence
Class 11: 11/3
Separation, Divorce and Stepfamily Issues
Therapeutic and ethical issues with separating/and divorcing couples
Working with couples considering divorce- William Doherty
Stepfamily life cycle and structural characteristics
Best practice interventions with stepfamilies
Class 12: 11/10 Working with LGBT couples: What therapists need to know—Guest
Speaker
Common stressors
Unique strengths
Therapeutic interventions
Ethical issues
Class 13: 11/17 Cultural considerations in couples work
Reflections on our own culture
Common issues in cross-cultural relationships
Imperatives for therapists
Class 14: 11/24
No Class – Happy Thanksgiving!
Class 15: 12/1 Infidelity and Sexual Dysfunction
Kinds and patterns of infidelity
Therapeutic dilemmas
Practice recommendations
Common sexual disorders
JOURNAL #3 DUE
Class 16: 12/8
Components of ethical practice
Reflections and Wrap-up
Individual Feedback and Class Evaluations
FINAL PAPER DUE ON MONDAY 12/14/09 9:00AM
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SOWO 852 READING LIST
READINGS FOR CLASS 2
9/1 - 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.)
2. Nock, S. L. (2005). Marriage as a public issue. Marriage and Child Wellbeing,
15(2), 12-32.
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.
4. Rasberry/Reich editorials (class handout)
5. Doherty, W. (2002). Bad couples therapy: how to avoid it. Psychotherapy
Networker, December.
Supplemental Optional Readings:
6. 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.
7. Cherlin, A. J. (2003). Should the government promote marriage? Contexts, 2(4), 22-29.
8. 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:
READINGS FOR CLASS 3
9/8 – 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
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 (pgs. 87 – 96 top)
3. .Shapiro, A.F., Gottman, J.M., and Carrere, S., (2000). The Baby and the Marriage: Identifying
factors that buffer against decline in marital satisfaction after the first baby arrives, Journal of
Family Psychology, 14(1), 59-70.
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4. Henry, N.J., Berg, C.A., Smith, T.A. & Florsheim, P. (2007). Positive and negative
characteristics of marital interaction and their association with marital satisfaction in
middle-aged and older couples, Psychology and Aging, 22, (3), 428–441
5. Gurman text. Chapter 23 – Gender Issues in the practice of couples therapy
Supplemental Optional Readings:
6. Gottman, J. & Notarious, C. (2000). Decade review: Observing marital
interaction, Journal of Marriage and the Family, 62(4), 927-947.
7. Gottman, J.M., Levenson, R.W., (1999), How Stable is Marital Interaction Over Time?, Family
Process, 38(2), 159-165;
8. 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.
9. 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
9/15 – ASSESSMENT WITH COUPLES
1. Weeks, G. R. & Treat S. R. (2001). Couples in Treatment: Techniques and
Approaches for Effective Practice. New York: Brunner/Mazel
Chapter 1 – Assessment and Case Formulation
Chapter 3 – Balanced Intervention
Chapter 4 – Systemic Intervention
2. Gurman text. Chapter 16 – Couple therapy and Physical Aggression (pgs. 478-486)
3. Read case and bring in questions for assessment
Supplemental Optional Readings:
4. 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).
5. 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.
6. 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.
READINGS FOR CLASS 5
9/22 – Cognitive Behavioral Couple Therapy
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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. Review case in preparation for class
Supplemental Optional Readings:
4. Sher, T.G. & Baucom, D.H. (2001). Mending a broken heart: a couples approach to
cardiac risk reduction. Applied and preventive, 10,125-133.
5. 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.
6. 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 6
9/29 – COGNITIVE-BEHAVIORAL COUPLE THERAPY CONT’D
1. Weeks and Treat (2001). Couples in Treatment: Techniques and Approaches for
Effective Practice. New York: Brunner-Routledge.
Chapter 13 Cognitive Techniques (pgs.175 -192).
2. 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.
Chose either one:
3. Gurman text. Chapter 18, Couple therapy for alcoholism and drug abuse
4. Gurman text. Chapter 19, Couple therapy and the treatment of depression
Supplemental Optional Readings:
5. Stanley, S, Markham, H.J. & Jenkins, N.H. (2002). Making the case for premarital
training. Family Relations, 90, 272-280
READINGS FOR CLASS 7
10/6 – EMOTIONALLY FOCUSED THERAPY
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1. Gurman text. Chapter 4. Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy.
2. Kowal, J. & Johnson, S. M. (2003). Chronic illness in couples: A case for
emotionally focused therapy. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 29(3),
299-309.
3. Johnson, S. M. (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.
4. Review case in preparation for class
READINGS FOR CLASS 8
10/13 – EMOTIONALLY FOCUSED THERAPY CONT’D
1. Johnson, S.M. (2003). Attachment theory: A guide for couples therapy. In S. M. Johnson&
V. Whiffen (Eds.), Attachment processes in couples and families. (pp. 103-123). New
York: Guilford Press.
2. Johnson, S.M., 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.
3. Johnson, S.M. & Whiffen, V. (1999).Made to measure: adapting emotionally focused
couple therapy to partners attachment style. Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice, 6,
366-381.
Supplemental Optional Readings:
3. Wiffen, B. & Johnson, S.M. (1998). An attachment theory framework for the treatment of
childbearing depression. Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice, 5,478-492.
READINGS FOR CLASS 9
HOUSE)
10/20 – GOTTMAN’S COUPLES THERAPY (THE SOUND MARITAL
1. Gurman text:
Chapter 5. Gottman Method Couple therapy
2. Gottman text.
Chapter 4, The Assessment of Marriage
Chapter 5, The Disasters and Masters of Marriage
3. Review case for class
Supplemental Optional Readings:
4. www.gottman.com and http://www.psychpage.com/family/library/gottman.html
READINGS FOR CLASS 10
10/27 – GOTTMAN’S COUPLES THERAPY (THE SOUND MARITAL
HOUSE) CONTINUED
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1. Gottman text.
Chapter 6 – Assumptions and Intervention Overview
Chapter 7 – Enhancing the Marital Friendship
Chapter 8 – Solving What is Solvable
Chapter 10 – Life Dreams and Shared Meaning (just 3 pages!)
Supplemental Optional Readings:
2. Gottman text.
Chapter 9 – Marital Friendship
Chapter 11 – Resistance to change
READINGS FOR CLASS 11
11/3 – 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. Jones, A. (2003). Reconstructing the Stepfamily: Old Myths, New Stories. Social
Work, 48(2), 228-236.
4. 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:
5. Oz, S. (1994). Decision making in divorce therapy: Cost-cost comparisons.
Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 20(1), 77-81.
6. Wang, H. & Amato, P. (2000). Predictors of divorce adjustment stressors,
resources and definitions. Journal of Marriage and (the) Family, 62(3), 655672.
7. 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
11/10 – WORKING WITH LGBT COUPLES
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.
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3. Gottman, J.M., Levenson, R.W., Gross, J., Fredrickson, B., McCoy, K., Rosenthal, L.,
Ruel, A., and Yoshimoto, D., (2003). Correlates of Gay and Lesbian Couples'
Relationship Satisfaction and Relationship Dissolution, Journal of Homosexuality,
45(1), 23-43.
4. Josephson G. (2003). Using an attachment-based intervention with same-sex couples. In S.
M. Johnson & V. Whiffen (Eds.), Attachment processes in couples and families. (pp.
300-320). New York: Guilford Press.
Supplemental Optional Readings:
5. 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.
6. Connolly, C. (2005). Lesbian couples: stressors, strengths, and therapeutic implications,
Family Therapy Magazine, 4(6), 12-15.
7. Patterson, D. (2005). Gay male couples: Challenges & possibilities, Family Therapy
Magazine, 4(6), 16-19.
READINGS FOR CLASS 13
11/17 – CONSIDERATONS OF RACE, ETHNICITY AND CLASS
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Gurman text: Chapter 25, African-American couples in therapy
Supplemental Optional Readings:
5. Falicov, C.J. (1995). Cross-Cultural Marriages. In N. Jacobsen & A.Gurman
(Eds.) Clinical Handbook of Couple Therapy (2nd Ed.), (212-226), New York: The
Guilford Press.
6. 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).
7. Oropesa, R.S. & Landale, N. S. (2004). The future of marriage and Hispanics.
Journal of Marriage and the Family, 66, 901-920.
READINGS FOR CLASS 14
11/27 – No Class
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1. Research an education/enrichment program (assignment will be handed out in
class and posted on Blackboard)
READINGS FOR CLASS 15
DYSFUNCTIONS
12/1 - THE CRISIS OF INFEDILITY AND COMMON SEXUAL
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 fault line. (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 16
12/8 – ETHICAL AND PROFESSIONAL CONSIDERATONS
1. Gurman text: Chapter 26 Legal and Ethical Issues in Couple Therapy.
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.
Supplemental Optional Readings:
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,
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