Various theories of brief and long-term couple and family therapy will be studied along with the historical etiology of family systems, general systems theory and the developmental life cycle of the family. Continuation of Couple and Family Therapy I with more in-depth study of students' own families of origin, couple and family vignettes, and the study of the genogram. Counseling approaches to sexual concerns and the treatment of sexual dysfunction. Application, development and refinement of assessment, counseling and consultation skills in approved fieldwork sites. Supervision provided by approved on-site supervisor.
Seminar provides group consultation and liaison between the college and on-site supervisor.
Fall and Spring Semesters and Summer Session. Only 6 units may be taken through independent study.