This course examines and contrasts in detail two major models of family therapy, First, the more process oriented approach, such as the historically based Bowenian model, will be explored. Second, short-term, action-oriented, problem-solving and solution-focused approaches will be examined, emphasizing the work of Haley, Deshazer, and others. An emphasis will be placed on the clinical application of these approaches utilizing either role-play or actual live cases depending upon student accessibility to live casework.
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Required course.