Psychological approaches to family and couple

lsexm2712  2026-2027  Louvain-la-Neuve

Psychological approaches to family and couple
6.00 credits
30.0 h
Q1
Language
French
Content
The course will cover, among other topics, the following:
  • Couples therapy
  • Communication within the couple and conflict management
  • Violence
  • Separation/divorce
  • Marital and extramarital sexuality
  • Explanatory theories of marital difficulties
  • Couples and families today
  • Relational dynamics
  • Family transitions
  • Multiculturalism in the family and the couple
  • Couples and families in the digital age
Teaching methods
  • Lectures grounded in clinical scenarios
  • Analysis of clinical vignettes, interactive discussions, and critical thinking exercises
  • Guided readings and video viewings to deepen understanding of specific topics and support self-directed learning
Evaluation methods
The evaluation of the taught components will consist of a written assignment.
For the realization of all independent written assignments, the use of generative Artificial Intelligence tools (e.g., ChatGPT) is prohibited.
Online resources
Course slides, readings, and information regarding assignments can be found on Moodle.
Bibliography
Bibliographie fournie au cours du quadri
Faculty or entity


Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
Master [120] in Family and Sexuality Studies

Master [120] in sexology