MFT 532 - Psychopathology & the Family

Lecture Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3

Course focuses on the etiology of family dysfunction, specifically from a dual function of individual and systems psychopathology. An exploration of the influence of the family on the development, maintenance, and prevention of behavior, substance abuse, and co-occurring disorders is covered including family structure, environmental factors, socioeconomic stressors, educational level, parenting, cultural dynamics, and family life cycle issues. A review of the seminal and current research findings on the role of the family in the development and maintenance of behavior disorders and the best practices for treating them is provided.