Marriage and Family Systems.

Catalog description

This course in marriage and family systems theory is designed to assist counselors in the study of family systems and dynamics by critically analyzing counseling theories and techniques. Emphasis is placed on family structure, dynamics, strategies and techniques employed in family counseling. The course includes an examination of: 1) family therapy interventions, 2) general systems theory, 3) the stages of family life-cycle development, and 4) family therapy intervention theory. Prerequisites: COUN 529 Theories of Counseling; COUN 530 Techniques of Counseling COUN 536 Community/Agency Counseling.