Couples and Family Counseling. ((3 Credits))

Catalog description

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the CMHC program. Examines key theories and models of marriage, couple, and family counseling, emphasizing systems-based approaches to assessment, case conceptualization, and treatment planning. Utilizes tools such as genograms and family mapping to analyze relational patterns and inform intervention strategies. Investigates the influence of aging, migration, socioeconomic shifts, career dynamics, and gender roles on family systems. Addresses the effects of interpersonal violence and other systemic challenges on relational health. Promotes the use of culturally responsive, ethically sound counseling practices to support and strengthen couple and family functioning across diverse contexts.