Description

Often regarded as challenging, "couples work" can be potentially rewarding when informed by best practices, research and theory. This certificate program offers a broad overview of the major theories and techniques of couple therapy with an emphasis on models of couple therapy developed by David Treadway and the research of John Gottman. Using a strengths perspective, clinical interventions with all types of couples are considered. The program addresses hot button issues such as secrecy, physical aggression and infidelity and their impact on practice with couples. Expert speakers provide training in techniques for promoting couple engagement and accountability in treatment; the neurobiology of love and attachment; sex therapy; clinical practice with gay, lesbian and transgender couples; and helping couples facing chronic or life-threatening illness. Participants are invited to present their own cases for consultation. Didactic and experiential teaching methods are employed to promote participant comfort and skills acquisition for effective treatment with couples.

Mark Gianino, PhD, LICSW; Clinical Assistant Professor, BUSSW; Private practice

Cost: $995 (Non-refundable $250 deposit is due at time of registration)

Format: Class meets on Tuesdays, 6:00-8:30pm, for 12 weeks for a total of 30 hours.

For those applying, please complete the online registration and submit your current resume including current required, voluntary or paid work. Resumes can be sent to pepssw@bu.edu as a Word attachment.