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Please No Plagiarism And Use At Least Source From The Listened Reading Please No Plagiarism And Use At Least Source From The Listened Reading Please no plagiarism and use at least source from the listened readings below. I need this by 09/20/17 at 5pm. The Gottman Method of Couple Therapy The Gottman Method of couple therapy is firmly grounded in research on couple relationships. It is an integrative approach that incorporates elements of many different theories and therapy types (Gottman & Gottman, 2009). Underlying this therapy, and supported by decades of research, is the Sound Relationship House Theory. This theory outlines the seven building blocks that Dr. John Gottman and Dr. Julie Swartz Gottman believe are the essential components of a sound relationship. Out of this theory, the Gottmans have developed assessments and interventions that counselors can use with couples to guide them toward better friendship, intimacy, positive affect, constructive ways of dealing with conflict, and the creation of shared meaning, which are all parts of the Sound Relationship House Theory. For this Discussion, you concentrate not on treatment planning and specific interventions from the Gottman Method, but how it is different as a whole from the therapies and theories you have explored in this course and the unique opportunities that the method presents for integration. Reference: Gottman, J., & Gottman, J. S. (2009). Level I Bridging the couple chasm. Gottman couples therapy: A new research-based approach. A workshop for clinicians. Seattle, WA: The Gottman Institute. With these thoughts in mind: Post by Day 4 an explanation of how the Gottman Method of couple therapy and its underlying Sound Relationship House Theory differ from the therapies and theories you have studied thus far. Then, describe one quality or principle of the Gottman Method that presents opportunities for integration into your main theoretical orientation in your future practice. Be specific and explain. Be sure to support your postings and responses with specific references to the Learning Resources. Learning Resources This page contains the Learning Resources for this week. Be sure to scroll down the page to see all of this week's assigned Learning Resources. To view this week's embedded media resources, please use the streaming media players below. Required Resources Media Note: To access this week's required library videos, please click on the link to the Course Readings List, found in the Course Materials section of your Syllabus. CBT : Video: Allyn & Bacon. (Publisher). (2002). Cognitive-behavioral child therapy [Motion picture]. [With Bruce Masek]. United States: Psychotherapy.net. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases. Video: Allyn & Bacon. (Publisher). (2000). Couples therapy for addictions: A cognitive-behavioral approach [Motion picture]. [With Barbara McCrady]. United States: Psychotherapy.net. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

Gottman : Video: Gottman, J. M., & Gottman, J. S. (Producers). (2009). Gottman couples therapy: A new research-based approach: Our research methods. United States: The Gottman Institute. Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 10 minutes. Accessible player --Downloads--Download Transcript Video: Gottman, J. M., & Gottman, J. S. (Producers). (2009). Gottman couples therapy: A new research-based approach: Our research methods : The sound relationship house. United States: The Gottman Institute. Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 29 minutes. Accessible player --Downloads--Download Transcript Readings Course Text: Gurman, A. S., Lebow, J. L., & Snyder, D. (2015). Clinical handbook of couple therapy (5th ed.). New York, NY: Guilford Press. Chapter 2, "Cognitive-Behavioral Couple Therapy" Chapter 5, "Gottman Method Couple Therapy" Course Text: Theory-Based Treatment Planning for Marriage and Family Therapists Chapter 9, "Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy" Article: Driver, J. L., & Gottman, J. M. (2004). Daily marital interactions and positive affect during marital conflict among newlywed couples. Family Process, 43(3), 301–314. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases. Article: Gottman, J. M., & Driver, J. L. (2005). Dysfunctional marital conflict and everyday marital interaction. Journal of Divorce & Remarriage, 43(3/4), 63–77. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases. Article: Smith, G. B., & Schwebel, A. I. (1995). Using a cognitive-behavioral family model in conjunction with systems and behavioral family therapy models. American Journal of Family Therapy, 23(3), 203–212. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases. Handout Gottman Method Couple Therapy Optional Resources Readings Book: Bitter, J. R., Long, L. L., & Young, M.E. (2010).

Introduction to marriage, couple, and family counseling. Mason, OH: Cengage. Chapter 13, "Cognitive-Behavioral Family Therapy" Book: Gottman, J. M., & Silver, N. (1999). The seven principles for making marriage work. New York, NY: Three Rivers Press. Book: Gottman, J. S. (Ed.). (2004). The marriage clinic casebook. New York, NY: W. W. Norton & Co.

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The Gottman Method of couple therapy, underpinned by its core Sound Relationship House Theory, presents a distinctive approach to relationship counseling that substantially diverges from traditional and other contemporary therapeutic models studied in this course. Unlike cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), which focuses predominantly on individual cognition and behavior change, the Gottman Method emphasizes the relational dynamics between partners, rooted in decades of empirical research regarding what sustains healthy relationships (Gottman & Gottman, 2009). It shifts the focus from individual pathology to relational interaction patterns, fostering a holistic view that recognizes the relational system

as the central unit of change.

In comparison to systems or strategic family therapies, which also examine interactions within the entire family or relationship system, the Gottman Method maintains a unique fidelity to specific relationship-based assessments and interventions derived from its Sound Relationship House framework. These components include building love maps, nurturing fondness and admiration, turning towards each other, managing conflict, creating shared meaning, and fostering friendship (Gottman & Gottman, 2009). The method places significant emphasis on enhancing positive interactions and reducing destructive conflict patterns through validated tools like the Gottman Card Sort or the Love Map questionnaire. This focus integrates emotional intelligence and communication skills more explicitly than some systemic approaches, which often emphasize broader family behavioral patterns.

Furthermore, the sound relationship principles incorporated into the Gottman Method explicitly address the emotional foundations of a relationship—trust, intimacy, shared purpose—which contrasts with the cognitive emphasis in CBT or the behavioral focus of traditional behavioral family therapy (BFT). The latter primarily seeks to modify observable behaviors; in contrast, the Gottman approach aims to bolster underlying affective connections, making it more attuned to emotional processes that sustain or undermine long-term relationships (Gurman, Lebow, & Snyder, 2015).

One particular principle of the Gottman Method that offers promising opportunities for integration with other therapeutic orientations is the concept of turning towards each other. This principle emphasizes fostering positive bidirectional interactions—reactions, responses, and emotional exchanges—that nurture trust and intimacy. Integrating this principle within a cognitive-behavioral framework, for example, could enrich traditional skill-based interventions by emphasizing the quality of emotional exchanges that underpin communication patterns. The alignment of positive interaction patterns with cognitive restructuring could speed up the development of healthier relational schemas, reinforcing emotional bonds alongside cognitive and behavioral change.

In future practice, leveraging the principle of turning towards could augment a primarily CBT-based approach by systematically enhancing emotional responsiveness in couples. While CBT addresses maladaptive thoughts and behaviors, integrating the practice of recognizing and reciprocating positive bids fosters a deeper emotional engagement. This aligns with evidence suggesting that emotional connection significantly predicts relationship satisfaction and stability (Gottman & Silver, 1999). Thus, the principle

of turning towards provides a bridge between cognitive-behavioral techniques and emotional process work, creating a more comprehensive and relationally attuned form of therapy.

References

Gottman, J., & Gottman, J. S. (2009). Level I Bridging the couple chasm. Gottman couples therapy: A new research-based approach. A workshop for clinicians. Seattle, WA: The Gottman Institute.

Gottman, J. M., & Silver, N. (1999). The seven principles for making marriage work. New York, NY: Three Rivers Press.

Gurman, A. S., Lebow, J. L., & Snyder, D. (2015). Clinical handbook of couple therapy (5th ed.). Guilford Press.

Driver, J. L., & Gottman, J. M. (2004). Daily marital interactions and positive affect during marital conflict among newlywed couples. Family Process, 43(3), 301–314.

Gottman, J. M., & Driver, J. L. (2005). Dysfunctional marital conflict and everyday marital interaction. Journal of Divorce & Remarriage, 43(3/4), 63–77.

Síth, G. B., & Schwebel, A. I. (1995). Using a cognitive-behavioral family model in conjunction with systems and behavioral family therapy models. American Journal of Family Therapy, 23(3), 203–212.

Bitter, J. R., Long, L. L., & Young, M. E. (2010). Introduction to marriage, couple, and family counseling. Cengage.

Gottman, J. & Swartz Gottman, J. (2015). The Relationship House Theory. Journal of Couple & Family Psychology.

Walden University Library. (2017). Therapeutic Models and Techniques. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

Allyn & Bacon. (2002 & 2000). Video series on CBT and couples therapy. Psychotherapy.net.