Experiential Method

Based on the theory demonstrated in one of the humanistic/experiential media resources:

• Define the problem.
• Formulate a theory-based treatment plan including short-term and long- term goals for the couple or family.
• Describe two theory-based interventions you would use and justify your selection.
• Explain one anticipated outcome of each.

Based on the theory demonstrated in the emotionally-focused media:

• Define the problem.
• Design a theory-based treatment plan including short- and long-term goals for the couple or family.
• Describe two theory-based interventions you would use and justify your selection.
• Explain one anticipated outcome of each.

Psychotherapy.net. (Publisher). (n.d.-c). Experiential therapy [Video file].

The approximate length of this media piece is 2 hours.

Psychotherapy.net. (Publisher). (n.d.-c). Satir family therapy [Video file].

The approximate length of this media piece is 1 hour.

Psychotherapy.net. (Publisher). (n.d.-c). Emotionally focused couples therapy [Video file].

The approximate length of this media piece is 2 hours.

Gurman, A. S. (2010). Clinical casebook of couple therapy. New York, NY: The Guilford Press.

• Chapter 9, “Rewiring Emotional Habits: The Pragmatic/Experiential Method” (pp. 181–206)
• Chapter 12, “Self-Soothing and Other-Soothing in Emotion-Focused Therapy for Couples” (pp. 255–280)