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Besharat, M. A. (2003). What are the main differences between behavioral and systems therapy with couples? A critical account. Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy, 33, 109-127.
This resource discusses the similarities and differences between behavioral and systems therapy with couples. It provides a detailed review, specifically, of systemic concepts in couples therapy.

Mack, K. N., Lebowitz, E. R., & Silverman, W. K. (2019). Contemporary family psychotherapy: Behavioral and cognitive-behavioral theories. In B. H. Fiese, M. Celano, K. Deater-Deckard, E. N. Jouriles, & M. A. Whisman (Eds.), APA handbook of contemporary family psychology: Foundations, methods, and contemporary issues across the lifespan, Vol. 1. (pp. 57–73). American Psychological Association.
This resource provides a brief history and evolution of cognitive-behavioral approaches, including first, second, and third waves of these models. Foundational concepts are covered, as well as empirical support for cognitive-behavioral family and couple therapy models.

Fiese, B. H., Jones, B. L., & Saltzman, J. A. (2019). Systems unify family psychology. In B. H. Fiese, M. Celano, K. Deater-Deckard, E. N. Jouriles, & M. A. Whisman (Eds.), APA handbook of contemporary family psychology: Foundations, methods, and contemporary issues across the lifespan, Vol. 1. (pp. 3–19). American Psychological Association.
The original purpose of this article is to highlight the importance of systems theory in linking family psychology practice, research, and policy. For students, this article provides a review of systemic concepts, which need to be integrated with practice and research with cognitive behavioral couple therapy models.

Epstein, N. B., & Baucom, D. H. (2002). Behavioral factors in couples' relationship problems. In Enhanced cognitive-behavioral therapy for couples: A contextual approach. (pp. 27–63). American Psychological Association.
From the text on enhanced cognitive-behavioral couple therapy, this chapter reviews behaviors that influence couple issues.

Epstein, N. B., & Baucom, D. H. (2002). Cognitive and emotional factors in couples' relationships. In Enhanced cognitive-behavioral therapy for couples: A contextual approach (pp. 65–104). American Psychological Association.
From the text on enhanced cognitive-behavioral couple therapy, this chapter reviews cognitive and emotional-level factors that influence couples’ issues.

American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (2020). The AAMFT blog. Retrieved from https://blog.aamft.org/
This resource provides several blog examples to assist you in formulating your blog assignment for this week.