2 hours. This course will examine the philosophy, theoretical and practical foundations of the family systems approach to marital and family
counseling/therapy. Major theorists, theories, various models, and practices are examined. The primary focus is upon the theories, principles, and language that support the numerous marriage and family therapy models. Among other theoretical models, Bowen Family Systems Theory is delineated.
Systems Theory and Family Therapy by (Online) Systems Theory and Family Therapy by 
Family Therapies by (Online) Family Therapies by 
Theory-Based Treatment Planning for Marriage and Family Therapists by 
The Family by (Online) The Family by 
The Intentional Family: Simple rituals to strengthen family ties by 
Mastering Competencies in Family Therapy: A practical approach to theories and clinical case documentation by 
The Marriage Clinic: A scientifically-based marital therapy by 
Clinical Handbook of Couple Therapy, Fifth Edition by 
Family therapy: Concepts and methods by 
Shelter of Each Other: Rebuilding our families by 
(Online) Bringing Systems Thinking to Life: Expanding the horizons for Bowen family systems theory by 
Essential Assessment Skills for Couple and Family Therapists by (Online) Essential Assessment Skills for Couple and Family Therapists by 
Genograms: Assessment and intervention by 
Solution-Focused Therapy with Children by 
Hope and Despair in Narrative and Family Therapy by 
Narrative Therapy by 
(Online) Narrative Therapy by 
Latino Families in Therapy: A guide to multicultural practice by 
Bridges to Recovery: Addiction, family therapy, and multicultural treatment by 
Multicultural Couple Therapy by 
(Online) Multicultural Couple Therapy by 