Marriage and Psychological Health Curriculum

CURRICULUM FOR 6-WEEKS AND 3-MONTHS CERTIFICATE COURSE IN MARRIAGE AND PSYCHOLOGICAL HEALTH.

• CURRICULUM FOR 6-WEEKS CERTIFICATE COURSE IN MARRIAGE AND PSYCHOLOGICAL HEALTH:

  • Week 1: Introduction to Marriage and Psychological Health

    • 1. Overview of Marriage and Psychological Health: Definition, importance, and scope of marriage and psychological health.
    • 2. Understanding Healthy Relationships: Study of healthy relationships, including communication, conflict resolution, and intimacy.
    • 3. Psychological Factors Affecting Marriage: Introduction to psychological factors affecting marriage, including attachment styles, personality traits, and family dynamics.
  • Week 2: Communication and Conflict Resolution in Marriage

    • 1. Effective Communication in Marriage: Study of effective communication skills, including active listening, empathy, and assertiveness.
    • 2. Conflict Resolution in Marriage: Introduction to conflict resolution strategies, including problem-solving, compromise, and forgiveness.
    • 3. Managing Emotions in Marriage: Study of emotional intelligence and management, including recognizing, understanding, and regulating emotions.
  • Week 3: Building Intimacy and Connection in Marriage

    • 1. Understanding Intimacy in Marriage: Study of intimacy, including emotional, physical, and spiritual aspects.
    • 2. Building Emotional Intimacy: Introduction to strategies for building emotional intimacy, including vulnerability, empathy, and emotional validation.
    • 3. Maintaining Physical Intimacy: Study of strategies for maintaining physical intimacy, including communication, affection, and intimacy skills.
  • Week 4: Parenting and Family Dynamics

    • 1. Parenting Styles and Strategies: Study of parenting styles, including authoritarian, permissive, and authoritative approaches.
    • 2. Family Dynamics and Systems: Introduction to family systems theory, including understanding family roles, boundaries, and communication patterns.
    • 3. Co-Parenting and Blended Families: Study of co-parenting challenges and strategies, including communication, conflict resolution, and boundary-setting.
  • Week 5: Mental Health and Wellness in Marriage

    • 1. Understanding Mental Health in Marriage: Study of common mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, and trauma.
    • 2. Promoting Mental Wellness in Marriage: Introduction to strategies for promoting mental wellness, including self-care, mindfulness, and emotional regulation.
    • 3. Supporting a Partner with Mental Health Issues: Study of how to support a partner with mental health issues, including communication, empathy, and seeking professional help.
  • Week 6: Maintaining a Healthy Marriage

    • 1. Maintaining Intimacy and Connection: Study of strategies for maintaining intimacy and connection, including regular date nights, communication, and emotional intimacy.
    • 2. Managing Conflict and Stress: Introduction to strategies for managing conflict and stress, including problem-solving, compromise, and seeking support.
    • 3. Building Resilience in Marriage: Study of strategies for building resilience, including gratitude, forgiveness, and emotional regulation.

Assessment and Evaluation:

• Quizzes and exams
• Practical assignments and projects
• Case study Presentations

• CURRICULUM FOR 3-MONTHS CERTIFICATE COURSE IN MARRIAGE AND PSYCHOLOGICAL HEALTH:

  Module 1: Foundations of Marriage and Psychological Health

  • 1. Introduction to Marriage and Psychological Health: Definition, importance, and scope of marriage and psychological health.
  • 2. Understanding Healthy Relationships: Study of healthy relationships, including communication, conflict resolution, and intimacy.
  • 3. Psychological Factors Affecting Marriage: Introduction to psychological factors affecting marriage, including attachment styles, personality traits, and family dynamics.
  • 4. Theories of Marriage and Family Therapy: Study of major theories of marriage and family therapy, including systems theory, cognitive-behavioral theory, and emotionally focused therapy.
• Module 2: Communication and Conflict Resolution in Marriage

  • 1. Effective Communication in Marriage: Study of effective communication skills, including active listening, empathy, and assertiveness.
  • 2. Conflict Resolution in Marriage: Introduction to conflict resolution strategies, including problem-solving, compromise, and forgiveness.
  • 3. Managing Emotions in Marriage: Study of emotional intelligence and management, including recognizing, understanding, and regulating emotions.
  • 4. Building Intimacy and Connection in Marriage: Introduction to strategies for building intimacy and connection, including emotional intimacy, physical intimacy, and shared activities.
• Module 3: Parenting and Family Dynamics

  • 1. Parenting Styles and Strategies: Study of parenting styles, including authoritarian, permissive, and authoritative approaches.
  • 2. Family Dynamics and Systems: Introduction to family systems theory, including understanding family roles, boundaries, and communication patterns.
  • 3. Co-Parenting and Blended Families: Study of co-parenting challenges and strategies, including communication, conflict resolution, and boundary-setting.
  • 4. Supporting Children's Emotional and Psychological Needs: Introduction to strategies for supporting children's emotional and psychological needs, including emotional validation, positive reinforcement, and limit-setting.
• Clinical Training and Project:

  • Students participate in clinical training, including observation and practice of marriage and family therapy sessions.
  • Students complete a project, including conducting a couples' assessment and developing a treatment plan.

Assessment and Evaluation:

• Quizzes and exams
• Practical assignments and projects
• Clinical training evaluation
• Project presentation.