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Couple Interview (25%)

Every student will conduct an interview of a couple using the assessment information provided. The purpose of this exercise is for students to increase their comfort level with couples, pay attention to key aspects of communication, and begin practicing assessment skills. Students will write a 5-page reaction paper on their observations of the interview, communication styles, and other important aspects of the interview.

Theory-based Instruction (25%)

Every student will select one of the theories identified in the course materials. Students may work independently or in teams to develop a comprehensive understanding of their selected theory. The team of students will then prepare and present a comprehensive one-hour lesson designed to educate their classmates on the selected theory.

Research Paper and Oral Presentation (50%)

Each student will write a research paper on topics pertinent to Couple and Marital Therapy/Counseling. Topics might include: affairs, violence, divorce/remarriage, or other topics of special interest. Research paper should be 7-10 pages (APA style), not including title page and references. The presentation should be about 30 minutes include handouts with references for each student on the topic. 

Gehart, D. R. (2012). Mindfulness and acceptance in couple and  family therapy. New York: Springer. (eBook)

Young, M. E. & Long, L. L. (1998). Counseling and therapy for couples. Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks/Cole.

Gottman, J. M. (1999). The marriage clinic. New York: WW Norton.

Jacobson, N. S., & Christensen, A. (1998). Acceptance and change in couple therapy: A therapist's guide to transforming relationships. New York: WW Norton. 鄧閔鴻等譯(2004)。婚姻治療法。台北: 弘智。

Johnson, S. M. (2004). The practice of emotionally focused marital therapy：creating connection (2nd ed). 劉婷譯(2011)。情緒取向婚姻治療（二版）。台北: 張老師文化。

Papp P. (2001). Couples on the fault line: new directions for therapists. New York: Guilford. 黃淑清等譯(2004)。不適配夫妻—婚姻治療的新方向。台北：心理。

Ziner, J.C. (1998) In search of good form: Gestalt therapy with couples and families. Cleveland: Gestalt Institute of Cleveland Publication. 卓紋君等譯(2006)。追求圓融—完形取向的婚姻諮商與家庭治療。台北:心理。

Johnson, S. (2008). Hold me tight: seven conversations for lifetime of love. New York: Little, Brown, and Co. 劉淑瓊譯(2009)。抱緊我：扭轉夫妻關係的七種對話。台北:張老師文化。

Weeks, G. & Treat, S. (2001). Couples in treatment: Techniques and approaches for effective practice (2nd ed). New York: Brunner-Routledge. 陳信昭等譯(2000)。婚姻治療-有效的技術與取向。台北: 五南。

Gottman, J. M., & DeClair, J. (2001). The relationship cure. New York: Crown. 徐憑譯(2004)。關係療癒—建立良好家庭、友誼、情感五步驟。台北:張老師文化。

Gottman, J. M. & Silver, N. (1999). The seven principles for making marriage work. New York: Three Rivers Press. 諶悠文譯 (2000)。恩愛過一生－幸福婚姻7守則。台北:天下文化。

Dattilio, F. M. (1998). Case studies in couple and family therapy ：systemic and cognitive perspectives. New York: Guildford. 劉婷譯 (2002)。婚姻與家族治療：個案研究。台北:張老師文化。