Advanced Topics in Interpersonal Practice

Term
Winter 2014
Time
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Instructor
Nitzberg, Laura J.
Course #
SW790
U-M Class #
22924
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
013 Attachment Theory and Clinical Practice through the Life Span 5:00 pm-8:00 pm View Course
012 Theory and Practice of Infant Mental Health 9:00 am-5:00 pm View Course
011 Building Empathy & Communication Skills through Literature & Reflective Writing 9:00 am-5:00 pm View Course
010 The Graying of the Gay Community 12:00 am-12:00 am View Course
009 CBT for Major Depression and Other Related Mood Disorders 9:00 am-5:00 pm View Course
008 Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Mood Disorders 6:00 pm-9:00 pm View Course
007 Adventure/Experiential-Based Therapy 12:00 am-12:00 am View Course
006 Forensic Interviewing of Children 9:00 am-5:00 pm View Course
004 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Children and Adolescents with Anxiety Problems 1:00 pm-5:00 pm View Course
003 Family Psychoeducation Intervention in Work with Adults, Adolescents, Children and Their Families/Extended Support Networks 5:00 pm-8:00 pm View Course