Overview

This asynchronous, online course will explore various theories and associated techniques of couples therapy. Specific emphasis will be given to evidence-based models of couples treatment. The instructional format of this course will include lecture, guided reflection, and some demonstration that will emphasize skills training and practice.

Participants who complete this course will be able to:

  • Identify the pioneers of couples therapy.
  • Compare and contrast various theories of couples therapy.
  • Assess, diagnose & monitor couples therapy progress from a variety of theoretical and model specific, systemic orientations.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the primary legal and ethical aspects of couples therapy.

Course curriculum

    1. Welcome

    2. Couples Therapy Intensive Case Study

    1. TBCT Slides

    2. TBCT Video Lecture

    3. Demonstration of the Speaker Listener Technique

    1. IBCT Slides

    2. IBCT Video Lecture

    3. Dr. Eli Interviews IBCT Model Developer Andrew Christensen

    4. Brief IBCT Video Overview

    1. Gottman Method Slides

    2. Gottman Method Video Lecture

    3. Dr. Eli Interviews John & Julie Gottman

    4. Dr. Karam's demonstration of "Dreams within Conflict" intervention with real couple.

    1. Solution Focused Couple Therapy Slides

    2. Solution Focused Couple Therapy Video Lecture

    3. Dr. Eli Interviews model developer Michelle Weiner-Davis

    4. Solution Focused Couple Therapy video example with Insoo Kim Berg

    1. Couple CBT Slides

    2. Couple CBT Video Lecture

    3. Dr. Eli Interviews model developers Don Baucom & Norm Epstein

    4. Dr. Frank Datillio on Myths Regarding CBT for Couples

About this course

  • $165.00
  • 27 lessons
  • 5.5 hours of video content

Meet the Presenter

Eli Karam, Ph.D, LMFT

Eli Karam, Ph.D., LMFT is a clinician specializing in couple and family therapy and maintains a private practice in Louisville, KY. With over 19 years experience as a mental health professional, and a graduate of both The Family Institute at Northwestern University and Purdue University's Department of Child Development and Family Studies, Eli is the Past President for the Kentucky Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (KAMFT) and was voted in a national election to serve on the Board of Directors for the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT). He is also a tenured Professor in the Couple & Family Therapy Program in the Kent School of Social Work at the University of Louisville. There he conducts research on couple and family relationships, teaches and supervises therapists-in-training.
Get Started Now!