Winter, 2021

FT514

Hargrave

FT514: FAMILY THERAPY. Terry Hargrave.

DESCRIPTION:

This course will equip students with theoretical concepts and practical methods for practicing therapy with families as systems. Treatment methodologies will be reviewed for working with families throughout the family life cycle utilizing classic family therapy models (developmental, structural/strategic, communication, experiential, transgenerational, narrative/brief). Family therapy models will be demonstrated through videotapes and role-plays. Systemic concepts like interpersonal patterns, homeostasis and recursion, boundaries within and around systems and sub-systems, developmental life stages, sibling position, communication styles, and intergenerational dynamics will be addressed. The course will also investigate applying family therapy theories to intervening with diverse populations. Family resilience, culture, ethics in family therapy, ethnicity, race, gender, class and religious beliefs are presented as essential dimensions of the counseling process. An additional objective of this course is to provide a framework for students to explore and understand their own family experiences and to assess how those experiences have impacted their development and may impact their clinical work.

cOURSE OBJECTIVES:

1. Have a practical understanding of the historical family therapy models.

2. Understand of how to integrate approaches in work with couples and families.

3. Practice a variety of family therapy techniques.

4. Utilize multicultural, gender and faith contexts in family therapy.

5. View families from a strength-based, collaborative, interactive stance.

6. Integrate a spiritual dimension in family therapy.

RELATIONSHIP TO SCHOOL AND SEMINARY LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Seminary Goals Related to Course:

Relevant Marriage and Family Learning Outcomes

1. An understanding of major systemic theories related to interpersonal functioning in family life.

2. An understanding of culturally diverse expressions of family norms.

3. An ability to conceptualize family functioning from within an ecosystemic framework

4. A personal commitment and rationale for serving families as an expression of their Christian vocation

5. An ability to articulate core theological issues related to family theory and intervention

Relevant SOP Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate the ability to provide excellent preventative and or transformational mental health services [to church and community].

2. Graduates, in their scholarly and clinical work, will be equipped to apply the insights of Christian theology along with the knowledge and techniques of the social and behavioral sciences.

3. Graduates will demonstrate an understanding of the concepts and attitudes necessary to serve effectively in diverse communities locally and globally.

Relevant FTS Learning Outcomes

1. Graduates will be aware of and critically engage ecclesial, societal, and global issues from Christian theological perspectives and demonstrate the ability to make informed choices toward positive change.

2. Graduates will demonstrate the ability to identify critical issues of diversity and make appropriate responses.

3. Graduates will be able to pursue careers consistent with their education.

COURSE FORMAT:

This 4 unit course will meet once a week (approx. 3 hours) for ten weeks during Winter quarter. The class will combine lecture, readings, videotapes, group role plays, and discussion.

REQUIRED READING:

Boyd-Franklin, N., & Bry, B.H., (2019). Adolescents at Risk: Home-Based Family Therapy and School-Based Intervention. New York: Guilford. ISBN-10: 1462536530. $29.37.

Hanna, S.M. (2014). The transparent brain in couple and family therapy: Mindful integrations with neuroscience. New York: Routledge. ISBN: 978-0-415-66226-0. $40.91.

Hargrave, T.D. & Pfitzer, F. (2003). The new contextual therapy: Guiding the power of give and take. New York: Brunner/Routledge. ISBN: 0415934370. $33.88.

Minuchin, S. & Fishman, H.C. (1981). Family Therapy Techniques. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press. ISBN: 0674294106. $33.09.

RECOMMENDED READING:

Blume, T. W. (2006). Becoming a family counselor. New York: Wiley. ISBN: 0471221384. $87.50.

Breunlin, Douglas C., Schwartz C., & MacKune-Karrer, B. (2001). Metaframeworks: Transcending the Models of Family Therapy. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass Publishers. ISBN: 0787910708. $46.47.

Boss, P. (Ed.). (2002). Family stress: Classic and contemporary readings. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage. ISBN: 0761926127. $63.19.

Datillio, F. M. (Ed.). (1998). Case studies in couple and family therapy: Systemic and cognitive perspectives. New York: Guilford. ISBN: 1572306963. $32.40.

Erdman, P., & Caffery, T. (Eds.). (2003). Attachment and family systems. New York: Brunner-Routledge. ISBN: 1583913513. $50.00.

Fishman, H. C. (2013). Intensive structural therapy. New York: Create Space Independent Publishing Platform. ISBN-10: 1470117533, $10.92.

Gilbert, R. M. (2006). The eight concepts of Bowen theory. Falls Church, VA: Leading Systems Press. ISBN: 097634551X. $12.50.

Johnson, S. (2008). Hold me tight: Seven conversations for a lifetime of love. New York: Little, Brown. ISBN: 031611300X. $17.15.

Kerr, M.E. & Bowen, M. (1988). Family evaluation: An approach based on Bowen theory. New York: Norton. ISBN: 0393700569. $36.19.

Monica McGoldrick, et al. (2005). Ethnicity and family therapy. (3^rd ed.). New York: Guilford. ISBN: 1593850204. $58.29.

McGoldrick, M., Gerson, R., & Petry, S. (2008). Genograms: Assessment and intervention (3rd ed.). New York: Norton. ISBN: 0393705099. $21.06.

Nichols, M. P., & Schwartz, R. C. (2009). Family therapy: Concepts and methods. (9^th ed.). Boston: Allyn & Bacon. ISBN: 0205768938. $88.56.

Walsh, F. (2006). Strengthening family resilience (2^nd ed.). New York: Guilford. ISBN: 1593851863. $38.88.

INTEGRATION RESOURCES:

Buechner, Frederick (1991). Telling secrets: A memoir. New York: Harper Collins. ISBN: 0060609362. $11.19.

Griffith, J.L. & M.E. (2002). Encountering the sacred in psychotherapy: How to talk with people about their spiritual lives. New York: Guilford. ISBN: 1572309385. $35.00.

Walsh, F. (Ed) (2009). Spiritual resources in family therapy (2^nd Ed.). New York: Guilford. ISBN: 1606239082. $30.00.

ASSIGNMENTS:

Completion of 1500 pages of required reading, a family of origin project, a group project, case study practice, and a final exam will determine the course grade.

PREREQUISITES:

Open to all students.

RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM:

1. Meets MSMFT core requirement in family therapy.

2. Meets AAMFT core competency domains 2.2; 3.1; 4.1; 4.2.

3. Meets BPC Sections 4980.36(c)(1)(B); 4980.36(d)(1)(A); 4980.36(d)(2)(A); 4980.36(e) for the State of California.

FINAL EXAM:

Yes