CPSYC 3427Family Interventions

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This course examines how different theories of family functioning help in understanding and diagnosing family problems. Students learn specific strategies for enhancing positive family functioning at three levels: [1] individual's experience of the family, [2] family structure and patterns of interaction, and [3] the community context of the family. Significant analysis of self and family of origin as well as understanding of socio-cultural context is required.