- Explain in detail how the Gottman Method of couple therapy and its underlying Sound Relationship House Theory differs from each of the therapies and theories you have studied thus far in this course:
- Humanistic therapy and theory
- Experiential therapy and theory
- Emotional focused therapy
- Bowen Couples Counseling
- Structural Couple Counseling
- Describe one specific quality or principle of the Gottman Method that presents opportunities for integration into your own main theoretical orientation in your future practice.
- Consistently support and justify your explanation and analysis by applying concepts, research, theory, and frameworks, particularly from the text and the required readings and media for this week.
- Document your text and other references at the end of the post and cite them throughout your post where you are applying them.
Learning Resources
Note: To access this week’s required library resources, please click on the link to the Course Readings List, found in the Course Materials section of your Syllabus.
Required Readings
Gurman, A. S., Lebow, J. L., Snyder, D. K. (2015). Clinical handbook of couple therapy. New York, NY: The Guilford Press.
- Chapter 2, “Cognitive Behavioral Couple Therapy”
- Chapter 3, “Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy”
- Chapter 5, “Gottman Couple Therapy”
Gottman, J. M., & Driver, J. L. (2005). Dysfunctional marital conflict and everyday marital interaction. Journal of Divorce & Remarriage, 43(3/4), 63–77.
Gottman, J. (2017). Couples. Psychotherapy Networker Magazine, 41(1), 35-37.
Platt, L. F., & Scheitle, C. P. (2017). Is marriage counseling perceived as scientific? Examining the views of US adults. The Family Journal, 25(3), 239-246.
Document: Treatment Plan Template (Word document)
Required Media
Gottman, J. M., & Gottman, J. S. (Producers). (2009a). Gottman couples therapy: A new research-based approach: Our research methods [Video file].
Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 10 minutes.
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Credit: Provided by Gottman Institute
Gottman, J. M., & Gottman, J. S. (Producers). (2009a). Gottman couples therapy: A new research-based approach: The sound relationship house [Video file].
Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 30 minutes.
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Credit: Provided by Gottman Institute
Psychotherapy.net. (Producer). (2002a). Cognitive-behavioral child therapy [Video file]. United States: Author.
Psychotherapy.net. (Producer). (2000). Couples therapy for addictions: A cognitive-behavioral approach [Video file]. United States: Author.
Optional Resources
Use the link below to access the MSW home page, which provides resources for your social work program.
MSW home page