Theoretical Approach Systemic family therapy, pioneered at The Family Institute, addresses emotional and behavioral problems in the context of both familial and extra-familial relationships. The influences of biology, gender, socioeconomic status, culture and life course are used to help clients understand and address their problems. Clinical Experience Clinical experience is provided through the various Family Institute community and clinic sites which offer students the opportunity to work with a wide variety of client populations. The Bette D. Harris Family and Child Clinic, which is an integral part of The Family Institute, is committed to offering top quality, low-fee treatment to individuals, couples and families. Students gain hands-on experience under the close supervision of highly experienced marriage and family therapists.
Supervision is conducted weekly, both on an individual basis as well as in groups.
Permission of the client is always obtained prior to these supervision sessions. The Family Institute. All rights reserved. Unauthorized use prohibited. Offices throughout metropolitan Chicago.