CPHSSWCE0455 - Couples Counseling

Course Description

This course is designed to strengthen social workers’ knowledge and skills when working with couples. A critical analysis of evidence-based interventions including social sequence analysis (such as turn-taking dynamics in conversation), Imago therapy, and cognitive-behavioral therapy will be discussed. Neurobiology and trauma aspects will be included as assessment and intervention tools.

Target Level Audience: Intermediate

Course Outline

Timed Agenda

1:00 - 1:10pm Introduction

1:10 - 2:00pm Assumptions and values of couples counseling. Cultural considerations.

2:00 - 2:30pm Research

2:30 - 2:45pm Break

2:45 - 3:30pm 12-weekintervention program will be offered

3:30 - 4:00pm Case analysis and practice application

4:00 - 4:10pm Questions

4:10 - 4:15pm Evaluations

Learner Outcomes

By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

• Increase their knowledge of evidence-based interventions.
• Identify their values and potential biases in working with couples.

When participants return to the workplace, they will be able to:

• Apply social sequence analysis to couples’ work.
• Apply Imago and CBT interventions to couples’ work.