The Assignment (3–4 pages)
IMPORTANT: the treatment plan is not apart of the number of pages
Based on the theory demonstrated in one of the humanistic/experiential media resources:
- Define the problem.
- Formulate a theory-based treatment plan including short-term and long- term goals for the couple or family. (use treatment plan template and SMART goals )
- Describe two theory-based interventions you would use and justify your selection.
- Explain one anticipated outcome of each.
Based on the theory demonstrated in the emotionally-focused media:
- Define the problem.
- Design a theory-based treatment plan including short- and long-term goals for the couple or family. (use treatment plan template)
- Describe two theory-based interventions you would use and justify your selection.
- Explain one anticipated outcome of each.
resources:
Psychotherapy.net. (Publisher). (n.d.-c). Experiential therapy [Video file].
Psychotherapy.net. (Publisher). (n.d.-c). Satir family therapy [Video file].
Gurman, A. S., Lebow, J. L., Snyder, D. K. (2015). Clinical handbook of couple therapy. New York, NY: The Guilford Press.
- Chapter 4, “Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy”
Allan, R., & Johnson, S. M. (2017). Conceptual and application issues: Emotionally Focused Therapy with gay male couples. Journal of Couple & Relationship Therapy, 16(4), 286-305.
Note: You will access this article from the Walden Library databases.
Bell, C. A., Denton, W. H., Martin, G., Coffey, A. D., Hanks, C. O., Cornwell, C. S., & Priest, J. B. (2018). Learning emotionally focused couple therapy: Four clinicians’ perspectives. Journal of Couple & Relationship Therapy, 17(1), 61-78.
Note: You will access this article from the Walden Library databases.
Carlson, M. W., Oed, M. M., & Bermudez, J. M. (2017). Satir’s Communication Stances and Pursue–Withdraw Cycles: An Enhanced Emotionally Focused Therapy Framework of Couple Interaction. Journal of Couple & Relationship Therapy, 16(3), 253-270.
Note: You will access this article from the Walden Library databases.
Schmidt, C. D., & Gelhert, N. C. (2017). Couples therapy and empathy: An evaluation of the impact of imago relationship therapy on partner empathy levels. The Family Journal, 25(1), 23-30.
Note: You will access this article from the Walden Library databases.
Williams, M. (2012). Couples counseling: A step by step guide for therapists. Boston, MA: Viale Publishing.
- Chapter 4, “Communication Skills”


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