FMTH 633 - Narrative Approaches to Therapy

Institution:

Friends University

Subject:

Family Therapy

Description:

Presents an examination of the therapeutic approaches informed by the postmodern epistemological paradigm in the practice of MFT. Emphasis is given to an overview of the historical, philosophical and ideological aspects of the narrative/social constructionist paradigm. Students are guided through the process of externalizing problem-saturated metanarratives and locating problems within sociocultural contexts. The heart of the course is devoted to opening space for developing alternative stories that represent the preferred narratives clients have for their lives.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.friends.edu

Phone Number:

(316) 295-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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