Couple Therapy Certificate

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Courses in this program are based on a synthesis of psychoanalytic and systemic models to prepare the contemporary couples’ therapist to provide effective treatment. Coursework, case seminars and supervision offer a strong theoretical and technical foundation preparing clinicians to address a wide range of issues in couple treatment.

Admission Requirements

Applicants should complete an online application. CV and personal statement are required to complete the application. Applicants should arrange to send transcripts and two letters of recommendation directly to Adelphi. The applicant will be contacted for a personal interview.

Program Requirements

Satisfactory completion of course work shown below.
100 hours of supervision
120 hours of couple treatment
A graduation paper demonstrating candidate’s integration of theory and technique

Curriculum

Please note that these courses provide Continuing Professional Education credits, not graduate credits. Each credit represents 6 hours of class time.

Year One

Fall Semester

PST (0505) 965 - Foundations of Systems Therapy Credits: 4.00
PST (0505) 997 - Object Relations and Couple Therapy Credits: 4.00

Spring Semester

PGC (0509) 925 - Internal Family Systems Therapy Credits: 4.00
PST (0505) 998 - Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy Credits: 4.00

Year Two

Fall Semester

PGC (0509) 932 - Structural Couple Therapy Credits: 4.00
PGC (0509) 928 - Working with Addiction in Couple Therapy Credits: 2.00
PST (0505) 968 - Working with High-Conflict & Volatile Couples Credits: 2.00

Spring Semester

PGC (0509) 927 - The Impact of Trauma in Couples Credits: 2.00
PST (0505) 957 - Divorce and Divorce Counseling Credits: 1.00
PGC (0509) 929 - Sexuality and Sex Therapy Credits: 2.00
PST (0505) 967 - The Use of Transference and Countertransference in Couple Therapy Credits: 2.00
PGC (0509) 933 - Narrative Couples Therapy Credits: 2.00