STMC 5530 - Integrating Systemic and Spiritual Approaches to Couples Therapy

3 credit hours
Formerly - STMC 553

Students will examine relationships between couples as a crucible of human spiritual development. Basic theories of, and skills for, couples therapy will be introduced (e.g., Emotion-Focused Therapy) and deepened (e.g., Narrative and Multigenerational Therapy). Students will discuss the ways in which a variety of faith traditions influence the experience of couplehood. Students will practice using evidence and theory based interventions for couples treatment in case conceptualizations and role plays.

Prerequisite Course: STMC 5500