Foundational Theories in Couple and Family Therapy

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This course will examine the historical development, theoretical underpinnings, clinical foundation, and applied theory of couple and family therapy. Communications and systems theory will be introduced as the foundation for the field. This course includes a brief survey of the following theories of couple and family therapy: Bowen Family Systems, Structural Family Therapy, Strategic Family Therapy, Experiential, Gottman, Psychoanalytic, and Cognitive Behavioral approaches. Students will examine clinical approaches to working with couples and families from a systemic perspective, with attention to social justice opportunities and multicultural considerations.