Marriage, Family, and Couples Counseling
CMH5113.01
Course Description
Summary
This course explores systemic approaches to counseling couples and families. Students will learn about major theories such as family systems, attachment, and emotion-focused therapy. Topics include communication patterns, conflict resolution, and working with diverse family structures. Emphasis is placed on developing skills for counseling couples and families in various life stages and contexts.
Learning Outcomes
- Apply systemic theories, such as family systems theory, attachment theory, and emotion-focused therapy, to understand dynamics within couples and families.
- Assess communication patterns, conflict resolution strategies, and relationship dynamics in diverse family structures.
- Develop skills in counseling couples and families through life stages, including family transitions, crises, and developmental issues, integrating multicultural perspectives into marriage and family counseling, considering cultural, gender, and socioeconomic factors.