MFS 691: Special Topics-In MFT – Intro to Medical Family Therapy

This course has three distinct foci: 1) assessment and treatment of substance abuse, 2) assessment and treatment of domestic violence, and 3) assessment and treatment of childhood sexual abuse. Students will become familiar with tools and models of assessment and treatment for each of these issues, and will study the impact of these issues on individuals and families surviving and recovering. The course will also examine the influence of power and privilege in areas such as gender, culture, race, ethnicity, religion, and sexuality, as they relate to abuse and recovery. The course will include field trips to/and or visits from the professional staff of community agencies specializing in the treatment of these issues.