Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT): Utilizing the DEEP Assessment to Target Couples Distress

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Andy Christensen, PhD Related seminars and products

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Andrew Christensen is a distinguished research professor of psychology at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). At UCLA, he conducts research on couple conflict and couples therapy and teaches couples therapy. He is a licensed clinical psychologist in the state of California and has a part-time private practice devoted to couples counseling and therapy.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Andrew Christensen maintains a private practice and is a Distinguished Research Professor with UCLA. He receives royalties as a published author. Dr. Christensen receives a speaking honorarium and consulting fee from the US Department of Veteran's Affairs. He receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Andrew Christensen is a member of the American Psychological Association, the Association for Psychological Science, the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, the California State Psychological Association, and is a fellow with the Association for Psychological Science.

Brian Doss, PhD Related seminars and products

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Dr. Doss is a Professor of Psychology and Director of the OurRelationship program. His research focuses on ways to use digital technologies to improve couples’ romantic relationships – with a special focus on low-income couples, couples in which one person is a veteran or active-duty service member, and couples in which one person is a breast cancer survivor. Dr. Doss has received grants from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), and the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI). He teaches undergraduate and graduate classes on couple therapy and romantic relationships. His research is focused on ways to increase the reach of couple interventions, including online interventions (www.OurRelationship.com), apps, and a self-help book titled Reconcilable Differences. Dr. Doss’ research has been cited on The Today Show, CNN, MSNBC, The New York Times, the Miami Herald, and elsewhere.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Brian Doss has employment relationships with the University of Miami and is the Director of OurRelationship, LLC. He receives royalties as a published author. He receives grants from the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse, the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, Patient Centered Outcome Research Institute, and the Administration for Children and Families. Dr. Doss receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from Psychotherapy Networker and PESI, Inc. Her has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Brian Doss is an Ad hoc reviewer and editor for several peer review journals, for a complete list contact PESI, Inc.

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Objectives

1. Identify the four components of the DEEP analysis 
2. Use the DEEP analysis for assessment and feedback 
3. Determine how the DEEP analysis guides treatment efforts 

Outline

• Key interventions in Integrative Behavioural Couples Therapy 
• Rationale for the DEEP analysis in IBCT 
• Use of the DEEP analysis in assessment, feedback, and treatment of couple distress 
• Risks and Limitations 

Target Audience

• Physicians
• Physicians Assistants
• Social Workers
• Marriage and Family Therapists
• Counsellors
• Psychologists