Systems Perspective of Family and Couples Counseling

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This course builds upon the knowledge of affective relationships, family bonds, couples, marriages, and structures to support trainees in developing their professional counseling techniques. A focus will be placed on effective family and couple interventions for both clinical and school environments with key considerations related to neurodiversity. Additionally, a focus on the consultation process and collaboration between school and clinical mental health counselors to support families. An emphasis will be placed on family structures, cultural considerations, and academic implications to support all individuals in the family system.