PSYN 657 - Contemporary Family Therapy

Credit(s): 3
3 semester hours
Cross-listed With: CNSL 657
Prerequisite(s): PSYN 653
Overview of theories of family therapy and study of patterns of family interaction. Family therapy models and concepts will be introduced. Techniques for improving family well-being and resilience are discussed as well as techniques for dealing with the family in family therapy. Attention is given to public and private agencies that deal with the contemporary problems faced by families as well as the family’s relationship with such larger systems.