MHR 215 - Families: Challenges & Resilience

This class will explore the complexity of families and how to conceptualize their functioning, including recognizing strengths, current challenges, family rules and behavior patterns. Assessment and basic models of intervention to address challenges will be included. Cultural differences that impact notions of family and family functioning will also be discussed. This course will use the impact of substance use within families for case studies. This course is required for the Family Coaching and Mentoring Certificate I and covers a competency area for the test required to become a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC).

Corequisites: PSY 110 or ANT 101, or permission of instructor.

Credits: 3