CPY 550 - DYNAMICS OF MARRIAGE, RELATIONSHIP & FAMILY SYSTEMS

This course examines theoretical approaches including major systems theories, strategies, and techniques of family and relationship therapy. A survey of the development of family and relationship counseling and proponents of the field are studied. Issues of conflict and ethical considerations are examined. The impact of cultural and social forces upon the family system is explored.

Course Syllabus
• 2009 CPY 550 Syllabus
• Outline: Theory Application Paper
• Final Exam: Part One - Take Home

Course Power Point and/or Class Handouts
• Power Point #1: Introduction to Family Systems (password required)
• Power Point #2: Family Therapy Concepts (password required)
• Power Point #3: Family Strenghts & Resiliency (password required)
• Handout: Multi-Generational Genogram
• Power Point #4: Bowen Family Systems Theory (password required)
• Power Point #5: Strategic Family Therapy (password required)
• Power Point #6: Experiential Family Therapy (password required)
• Power Point #7: Psychoanalytic & Object Relations (password required)
• Power Point #8: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (password required)
• Power Point Family Therapy Evolution Summary
• Power Point Family Therapy 21st Century
• Power Point #9: Solution-Focused Therapy (password required)
• Power Point #10: Narrative Therapy (password required)
• Power Point #11: Integrative Therapy (password required)

Course Reading Assignments