MFTH 563 - Family Therapy III:Couples Therapy

Institution:

University of Saint Joseph

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Description:

Provides a structure and framework for conducting therapy with couples. Focus on understanding the marital context from gender and cultural perspectives. Examines marital therapy using different theoretical modalities. Students practice assessing and working with couples by applying different theoretical approaches. Major issues couples therapy: violence, alcoholism, mental illness, sexual issues, lesbian and gay relationships, as well as ethnic and racial intermarriage. Practicum required. Prerequisite: MFTH560, 561 and 562.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.usj.edu

Phone Number:

(860) 232-4571

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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