PSYC 719 Family.Sys.Theor.&Therapies

This course will examine Family Systems Theory and key concepts of the theory, family roles and dynamics, family life cycle, intergenerational patterns, family conflict and resolution, impact of trauma on families, diversity in family structures, mental health in family systems, and family therapy approaches. The course will also incorporate ethical and professional considerations in working with families. This course is open only to Psy.D. students in Clinical Psychology.