Therapist CE Hours · Couples counseling CE
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Brief Directive Marriage Counseling™: A 6-Session Method for Couples Counseling
Directive couples work, from the first phone consult to the Session 6 review
Level
Intermediate
CE hours
3
Format
Self-study (reading)
CAMFT Provider #
10072759
Who this course is for
- Counselors, MFTs, and social workers who see couples now, or want to try again
- Newer clinicians who feel unsure about having two people in the room
- Experienced clinicians who want a clear structure for brief couples work
No prerequisites.
What you get
- The book Brief Directive Marriage Counseling™: A 6-Session Method for Couples Counseling by John Oliver Ycaro, LPCC (PDF download, in full color and a print-friendly black-and-white version)
- A 15-question online post-test (70% to pass)
- A certificate emailed to you within 1 business day after you pass the post-test and complete the evaluation
Learning objectives
After completing this course, you will be able to:
- Name the four screening questions used in the phone consult.
- Describe how four frames (LeDoux on fear processing, Minuchin's Structural Family Therapy, Gottman's Four Horsemen, repair attempts, and negative sentiment overload, and Johnson's attachment-based EFT) help the clinician stay regulated and avoid getting pulled into a couple's dysregulation.
- Explain the purpose of securing a verbal commitment to stay married from both partners in Session 1, and how that commitment connects to research on commitment and consistency and on self-efficacy.
- Describe the Time Machine technique for having partners reenact a missed moment and practice a new response, speaking directly to each other.
- Outline the structure and goals of all 6 sessions, including the individual subsystem hours in Sessions 3 and 4 and the milestone review in Session 6.
- Apply the business partnership comparison to help couples turn unspoken expectations into spoken, negotiated agreements.
- Explain how a professional counselor can use their usual intake and safety screening to decide if a couple is a good fit for this method.
How it works
- Enroll. Pay securely online. You get the book and post-test access right away.
- Read the book. Go at your own pace. There's no time limit.
- Take the 15-question post-test online. You need 70% to pass. Retakes are free and unlimited. You'll confirm that you did the reading and the test yourself.
- Complete a short course evaluation. This is required for CE credit.
- Get your certificate. It's emailed to you within 1 business day after you pass the post-test and complete the evaluation, usually the same day.
We keep completion records for 7 years, so you can request a copy of your certificate if you need it.
Enroll
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$19
Book and CE course. Post-test, retakes, and certificate included. Digital download; no shipping.
Enroll for $19Instructor
John Oliver Ycaro, LPCC, is in private practice in California and has about 10 years of experience working with couples in community mental health, the VA, and private practice. At the VA, where his work focused on trauma and PTSD, he brought spouses and family members into treatment, because one person's struggles affect the whole family. He wrote Brief Directive Marriage Counseling™ for new and experienced clinicians who want a directive way to work with couples. The method comes from his own practice and draws on Minuchin, Gottman, and Johnson.
CE information
Offered by Therapist CE Hours (John Oliver Ycaro, LPCC), 200 San Mateo Ave, Los Gatos, CA 95030, (408) 665-7920, support@therapistcehours.com.
CE hours are based on the length of the required reading, using our documented hours method. Your time may vary with your clinical experience and reading speed.
California Counselor CEUs (John Oliver Ycaro) is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs and LEPs. California Counselor CEUs (John Oliver Ycaro) maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content.
- Format: Self-study (reading), with an online post-test
- CE hours: 3, based on a standard of 5,000 words per hour
- Passing score: 70%
- Certificate: Emailed within 1 business day after you pass the post-test and complete the evaluation, as a PDF you can print or save
Please check with your own board to confirm they accept this course.
Policies
Refunds
You can get a full refund within 3 days of purchase as long as you haven't started the post-test. After you start the post-test, or after 3 days, we’re not able to offer a refund.
Accommodations
If you need a disability accommodation, such as a screen-reader-friendly version of the book, a larger-print file, or extra time on the post-test, email support@therapistcehours.com. We'll respond within 5 business days.
There's no charge for accommodations.
Grievances
If you have a concern about the course, email support@therapistcehours.com. You'll get a written response within 14 days. If it isn't resolved, you can contact CAMFT at cepa@camft.org.
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FAQ
- How long do I have to finish?
- As long as you need. There's no time limit.
- What if I don't pass the post-test?
- Retake it. Retakes are free and unlimited.
- When do I get my certificate?
- Within 1 business day, usually the same day. It's emailed to you as a PDF you can print or save after you pass the post-test and complete the evaluation.
- What do I need for the certificate?
- Your name and license number.
- Is any part of this not for CE credit?
- Buying the book on its own doesn't earn CE credit. The credit comes from completing the course and passing the post-test.
- I lost my certificate. Can I get another?
- Yes. We keep records for 7 years. Email support@therapistcehours.com.
- Who do I contact with questions?
- Email support@therapistcehours.com.