Advanced Topics in Interpersonal Practice

Term
Fall 2009
Time
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Instructor
Nitzberg, Laura J.
Course #
SW790
U-M Class #
45947
Program Type
Residential
Location
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Credits
1
Credit Hour
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This course presents advanced topics in interpersonal practice. The topics may include emerging practice methods, advanced application of methods covered in other required methods courses, and applications of methods in specific populations.

Course Topic

Working with Couples in Therapy

This mini-course is designed to familiarize students with the current theories of couple therapy. Selected empirically supported models utilized in couple therapy will be examined The course also looks at some of the key issues and challenges faced by therapists who provide couple therapy. This mini-course will be skill based and focus on helping students to learn effective approaches to working with couples in therapy.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Examine current theories of couple therapy.
  2. Explore empirically supported models utilized in couple therapy in terms of their concepts of health assumptions, goals, assessment features, diversity factors and interventions.
  3. Address key issues and challenges faced by therapists who provide couple therapy.
  4. Provide opportunities for students to engage in skill-based activities to promote application of couple therapy interventions.

Other SW790 Offerings

The course listings below are provided for reference only. These offerings may be subject to changed of cancellation.

Course Section Topic Meeting Time Action
011 Building Social Work Skills with Families on Sexual Identity, Behavior and Education 5:00 pm-8:00 pm View Course
010 Ethics in the Medical Setting: Exploring Ethical Dilemmas and Applying Basic Ethical Principles in Decision Making 6:00 pm-9:00 pm View Course
009 Psychopharmacology for Social Workers 8:30 am-4:30 pm View Course
008 Motivational Interviewing for Social Workers 1:00 pm-4:00 pm View Course
007 Family Psychoeducation Intervention in Work with Adults, Adolescents, Children and Their Families/Extended Support Networks 5:30 pm-8:30 pm View Course
006 Working with Individuals with Dementia and Their Families 4:00 pm-7:00 pm View Course
005 Theory and Practice of Infant Mental Health 2:00 pm-5:00 pm View Course
003 Treatment of Mood Disorders 6:00 pm-9:00 pm View Course
002 Current Treatments for Trauma Survivors 6:00 pm-9:00 pm View Course
001 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Children and Adolescents with Anxiety Problems 4:00 pm-7:00 pm View Course