PCC 710 Marital and Family Counseling

3 Credits

This course presents a survey moving to a comparison of various theories currently employed in the field of marriage and family therapy, including systems theory. Additional topics, such as family of origin, blended families, familial abuse, loss, bereavement, divorce, as well as multicultural and ethical issues, are also addressed. Assigned readings, lectures, movies, case-studies, group presentation, and reflection on students’ own family and relationship experiences are addressed as they may impact their training and practice as professional counselors.