Substance Use and the Family in Couples and Family

Catalog description

Therapy This graduate level course focuses on the impact of alcohol and drug use on family functioning, process and interaction. Family Systems models for intervening with couples and children are reviewed. Research in this area is critically evaluated and reviewed. Empirically-supported systemic and behavioral models for intervening with both the couple and family are addressed. Prereq: Enrollment in HDFS Grad program, or permission of instructor.