3 hours. Prerequisite: CED 7642. This course serves as an intermediate course in the MFT certificate program, and a secondary portion of the CMT I course. This course continues to cover foundational theories related of systemic and relational practice, theory, and technique, clinical treatment of marriages, couples, and families, as well as biopsychosocial health of the family. This course covers theories and models of MFT, assessments relevant to MFT, aging and intergenerational influence of the family, and techniques as well as interventions for working with families of diverse populations. Students continue the study of family theoretical approaches MFT relevant to treatment, including methods of assessment and intervention. This course continues to assist MFT students in developing necessary skills to assess, plan, and intervene systemically with a family as well as understand the influence of the family across the lifespan.
Note: Please reference the syllabus for your specific section to ensure you're completing the correct readings. The readings listed here represent a comprehensive list from all current sections of this course, and may not match each section exactly.
Mastering Competencies in Family Therapy: a Practical Approach to Theories and Clinical Case Documentation by 
Couple Therapy: a new hope-focused approach by 
(Online) Couple Therapy: a new hope-focused approach by 
Couples in Treatment: techniques and approaches for effective practice by 
Getting the Love You Want: a Guide for Couples: Third Edition by 
Getting the Love You Want Workbook: the new couples' study guide by 
No Bad Parts: healing trauma & restoring wholeness with the internal family systems model by 
Altogether You: Experiencing personal and spiritual transformation with Internal Family Systems therapy by