3 hours. Prerequisite: CED7643. This course serves as an advanced course in the MFT certificate program and covers information pertaining to clinical treatment of marriages, couples, and families, as well as biopsychosocial health of the family. This course also covers recent theories and models of MFT, interpersonal neurobiology, assessments relevant to MFT, and advanced techniques as well as interventions for working with families. Students study the most current intervention strategies and special issues related to couples counseling. This course assists MFT students in developing clinical skills to intervene with the most current research and methodology related to the MFT field.
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.
The Practice of Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy: creating connection by 
(Online) The Practice of Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy: creating connection by 
Emotionally focused therapy with African American couples : love heals by 
(Online) Emotionally Focused Therapy with African American Couples : Love Heals by 
(Online) Emotionally Focused Family Therapy: Restoring Connection and Promoting Resilience by 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