PSY76053X - Clinical Elective-Practice Seminars: Divorce & Remarriage: Systemic Interventions for Healthy Family Transitions

(3 units)

Separation, divorce and remarriage are normal and meaningful transitions that families of all types and throughout the world struggle through. This course focuses on the interpersonal, familial and social consequences of separation, divorce and remarriage that families experience. Cultural, racial, ethnic, gender, religious, sexual orientation and other factors are examined. The transitions that children, adolescents, emerging adults, parents, grandparents, and extended family experience are addressed. Students learn systemic theories and interventions to help families maneuver these transitions in the healthiest of ways.