Couples Therapy Training

The Couples Therapy Training Program is a one-year course comprised of both theoretical seminars and clinical group supervision. Participants meet together for 3 hours per week. The emphasis of the programs in on the application of self-psychological and relational concepts applied to the clinical practice of treating couples.

28 classes, 3 CE credits each class. Total: 84 CE credits

There are six major components to the program and learning objectives:

1. the dynamics of couples (the relational unit, projections and introjections, spouses’ psychological history, latent messages underlying manifest presentations, and thematic tracking);
2. the phases of Couples Therapy (assessment, early/middle/impasses and resolution in the late phase and termination);
3. an examination of specific self-psychological and relational concepts used in couples’ therapy;
4. working with difficult couples (borderline/schizoid couples, pursuer/avoider couples, oppositional/aggressive couples, and abusive couples;
5. working with transference and countertransference issues (intervening on re-enactments and impasses);
6. understanding and working with sexual issues in couples therapy.
   
   

Admissions Policy

Applicants will be considered based on their clinical experience, training, supervision and personal psychotherapy experience. It is expected that applicants will have an interest and be motivated to work within a self-psychological framework.  Participants must be treating some couples currently.  


For further informaion:

call Barbara Shapard, LCSW at 703-243-1804.

The ICP&P Training Program draws its applicants from the various mental health disciplines and other fields. The program does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, handicap, or national or ethnic background.