Assignment

Week2 6456 Bowen Couples Counseling and Structural Couple Counseling 

Readings Please use what I have provided to you. I have uploaded the treatment Plan that you MUST use 

· Gurman, A. S., Lebow, J. L., Snyder, D. K. (2015). Clinical handbook of couple therapy. New York, NY: The Guilford Press. 

o Chapter 9, "Bowen Family Systems Couple Coaching” 

o Chapter 13, “Structural Couple Therapy” 

· Farmer, C., & Geller, M. (2005). The integration of psychodrama with Bowen's theories in couples therapy. Journal of Group Psychotherapy, Psychodrama and Sociometry, 58(2), 70–85. 

· Treatment Plan Template (Word document) 

Media 

· Psychotherapy.net. (Producer). (n.d.-a). Bowenian family therapy [Video file]. 

Retrieved from https://class.waldenu.edu 

Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 2 hours. 

· Psychotherapy.net. (Producer). (n.d.-e). Structural family therapy [Video file]. 

Retrieved from https://class.waldenu.edu 

· Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 2 hours. 

Assignment:

Application: Applying Bowenian and Structural Theories The Assignment (2-3 pages) 

Based on the theory demonstrated in both videos: 

· Define the problem in each video. 

·  Create a theory-based treatment plan, including short- and long-term goals for the couples and/or families. 

· Explain two theory-based interventions you would use and justify your selection. 

· Explain one anticipated outcome of each theory-based intervention. 

Support your Assignment with specific references to all resources used in its preparation. You are asked to provide a reference list for all resources, including those in the resources for this course.