PSY 519: Couples Counseling

Students examine the two predominant theories of couples counseling: the Gottman marital therapy approach and Emotion-focused Therapy (EFT) for couples. Students will learn about the stages of couples counseling presented by both approaches and be able to compare and contrast their unique therapeutic elements. Integration of these approaches will be discussed. Special topics with regard to
couples will also be examined, including but not limited to sex, co-parenting, and domestic violence.