Week 3: Emotional Focused Couples Required ReadingsGurman, A. S., Lebow, J. L., Snyder, D. K. (2015). Clinical handbook of couple therapy. New York, NY: The Guilford Press. Chapter 4, "Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy”Allan, R., & Johnson, S. M. (2017). Conceptual and application issues: Emotionally Focused Therapy with gay male couples. Journal of Couple & Relationship Therapy, 16(4), 286-305Bell, C. A., Denton, W. H., Martin, G., Coffey, A. D., Hanks, C.O., Cornwell, C. S., & Priest, J. B. (2018). Learning emotionally focused couple therapy: Four clinicians' perspectives. Journal of Couple & Relationship Therapy, 17(1), 61-78.Carlson, M. W., Oed, M. M., & Bermudez, J. M. (2017). Satir's Communication Stances and Pursue–Withdraw Cycles: An Enhanced Emotionally Focused Therapy Framework of Couple Interaction. Journal of Couple & Relationship Therapy, 16(3), 253-270.Schmidt, C. D., & Gelhert, N. C. (2017). Couples therapy and empathy: An evaluation of the impact of imago relationship therapy on partner empathy levels. The Family Journal, 25(1), Document: Treatment Plan Template (Word document)Required MediaHumanistic/Experiential Therapy:Psychotherapy.net. (Producer). (n.d.). Experiential therapy [Video file].Psychotherapy.net. (Publisher). (n.d.). Satir family therapy [Video file]. [With Jean McLendon]. United States: Psychotherapy.net.Emotionally Focused Therapy:Governors State University (Producer). (2009). Emotionally focused couples therapy [Video file]. Chicago, IL: Author.Assignment: Applying Humanistic/Experiential and Emotionally-Focused TheoriesThe theories you studied last week target patterns of behaviors, but they also incorporate thoughts and feelings in the moment and over time. You continue your application of theories to couple and family counseling by examining the systemic-emotional aspects of relationships, the patterns of interaction between couples and families, and the meaning associated with those interactions.For this Assignment, you again watch media of counselors demonstrating counseling, this time using humanistic/experiential and emotionally-focused theories. As you develop treatment plans based on this week’s theories, ask yourself how you recognize emotion in the relational dynamics of the couple or family. Also, consider how you might know emotional changes have occurred and how you would measure progress.The Assignment (3–4 pages)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.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.

Job knowledge is central to most theories of work performance. While job knowledge is clearly distinct from performance, it is closely linked by guiding what, how, and when work performance is carried out. Imagine that you have been asked to consult on a wildlife management program re-certification process for a mid-sized organization. The current training program involves a hands-on course for planning and executing patrol routes. The organization is seeking options for a more informative, cost-effective measure for training needs analysis, skills gap diagnosis, and curriculum design. Prepare a Powerpoint presentation in which you propose using a job knowledge test to replace the hands-on test for land navigation skills of wildlife biology technicians. Consider that the hands-on test currently in place addresses planning, location, direction, and movement skills across diverse, difficult terrain. Include information about about ethical and legal issues considerations of the test, and the merits or drawbacks of using a job knowledge test, versus the existing hands-on test.

Case Analysis – Integrating Theoretical OrientationsPrior to beginning this assignment, read the PSY650 Week Two Treatment Plan , Case 16: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Gorenstein and Comer (2014), and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorders in Hamblin and Gross (2012).Assess the evidence-based practices implemented in this case study by addressing the following issues:Explain the connection between each theoretical orientation used by Dr. Remoc and the four interventions utilized in the case.Consider Dr. Remoc’s utilization of two theoretical frameworks to guide her treatment plan. Assess the efficacy of integrating two orientations based on the information presented in the case study. Describe some potential problems with prescribing medication as the only treatment option for children with ADHD.Identify tasks and positive reinforcements that might be included in Billy’s token economy chart given the behavior issues described in the case. (There are articles in the recommended resources that may assist you in this portion of the assignment.)Evaluate the effectiveness of the four treatment interventions implemented by Dr. Remoc and support your statements with information from the case and two to three peer-reviewed articles from the Ashford University Library.Recommend three additional treatment interventions that would be appropriate in this case. Use information from the Hamblin and Gross “Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorders” chapter to help support your recommendations. Justify your selections with information from the case.The Case AnalysisMust be 4 to 5 double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.Must include a separate title page with the following:Title of paperStudent’s nameCourse name and numberInstructor’s nameDate submittedMust use at least two peer-reviewed sources from the Ashford University Library.Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.