Introductory & Intermediate Certificate in Couple Therapy

Module 1: Evidence based approaches to couple therapy

Behavioural marital therapy, and Gottman's methods: Theory and principles - behavioural marital therapy approach, tasks, goals, and bonds. Gottman’s research-based understanding of corrosive interactions ‘four horsemen of apocalypse’.

Module 2: behavioural marital therapy, and Gottman's methods

Interventions: Interventions and approaches to improve communication between couples. Encourage high rates of exchange of positive behaviour exchanges, and training in effective communication skills. Increasing interactions which increase respect, and affection. Enhancing use of behaviours towards a positive sentiment override.

Module 3: Other Evidence based approaches to couple therapy

Psychodynamic and cognitive approaches.
Cognitive: Dysfunctional assumptions and beliefs about self, other and the relationship. Psychodynamic: Shared and individual fantasies and how they can increase mutuality or conflict.

Registration

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