PSYC 055. Therapy and Change in Families and Larger Systems

Understanding families and larger groups as systems is important in treating and preventing both mental and physical illness. This course will introduce you to new ways of thinking about psychopathology, conflict and resilience in families as well as diverse settings – including schools, hospitals, and larger organizations. We will explore treatment approaches for intrapersonal and interpersonal difficulties from a systemic perspective, using clinical and developmental theory, empirical research, and film as guides to fuller understanding. Case studies from psychiatric, medical, school, and community settings will be highlighted.
Prerequisite: PSYC 001 and either PSYC 038 or PSYC 039, or permission of the instructor.
Social sciences.
1 credit.
Catalog chapter: Psychology
Department website: http://www.swarthmore.edu/psychology

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