CMHC 617 Couples and Family Counseling
This advanced course offers a comprehensive exploration of couples and family counseling through a blend of theoretical frameworks, research methodologies, and applied clinical practice. Students will examine systemic, structural, and narrative approaches to understanding family dynamics and relationship patterns, with a strong emphasis on multicultural competence and ethical practice. Through lectures, case study analyses, experiential exercises, and clinical simulations, the course prepares students to assess, intervene, and evaluate therapeutic strategies effectively in diverse family settings.