MFT 515 Human Development in the Family Life Cycle

The Human Development in the Family Life Cycle course offers students an in-depth exploration of the developmental processes that families and individuals undergo throughout various life stages. Students will analyze how transitions, stressors, and adaptive mechanisms affect the evolving dynamics within family systems. Drawing from both theoretical and empirical research methodologies, the course integrates key MFT models to offer a nuanced understanding of human development within relational contexts. Students will also engage in self-reflection, examining how their own developmental experiences and family backgrounds influence their clinical perspective and therapeutic approach. This reflective process enhances their ability to apply human development theories to clinical settings, ultimately refining their therapeutic interventions.

Credits

3

Outcomes

1. This course will prepare students to:
2. 1. Gain a thorough understanding of various research methodologies used in MFT, including qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods approaches.
3. 2. Analyze how families evolve through various life stages, focusing on transitions, stressors, and adaptive mechanisms within the family system.
4. 3. Engage in self-reflection to assess how their own developmental experiences and family dynamics inform their understanding of human development and influence their clinical practice.
5. 4. Apply their understanding of human development and family dynamics to clinical settings, enhancing their therapeutic strategies and interventions.