Family Counseling.

Catalog description

This graduate-level course introduces students to family systems theory, relational dynamics, and evidence-based counseling practices for working with families and couples within diverse mental health contexts. Students will learn to integrate assessment, treatment planning, and family-focused interventions while developing culturally responsive, trauma-informed skills to support wellness and resilience across the family life cycle. The course prepares students to work effectively with families where substance use or co-occurring concerns are present, emphasizing professional counseling identity, collaborative care, and the application of evidence-based counseling practices in family contexts. Prerequisites: MHA 512 and MHA 518 .