PC 221-3 - Group Dynamics in Marriage and Family Therapy and Congregations

Institution:

Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary

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Description:

Wayne Clark This course is an introduction to group counseling and therapy for those preparing for the practice of marriage and family therapy and for those preparing for leadership in congregations. Theories and literature from the group psychotherapy modality, from the field of systemic marriage and family therapy, and from practical theology will be interrelated. Systemic methods of understanding and treating human problems in group settings, specific concepts and techniques of group psychotherapy, psycho-education, and family systems theories and approaches will be presented. Attention will be given to theological reflection and individual subsystems and how they operate in small group dynamics. This course fulfills the Pastoral Care requirement for the Master of Divinity degree program.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.lpts.edu

Phone Number:

(502) 895-3411

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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