651 Assessment& Treatment from a Systemic Perspective

This course teaches basic systems theory and "Metaframeworks," a comprehensive method for analyzing family and marital systems. These concepts can be applied to a range of dysfunction of marital and family systems as well as healthy family functioning, including the impact of larger systems. Both conventional diagnostic categories and systemic diagnoses will be explored. The primary emphasis is on theoretical analysis and systems thinking rather than intervention, although an integrative treatment model will be presented. (3 credits)