DMFT-7000 - Foundations of Relational/System Ethics and Practice

Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8

This doctoral-level course is designed for students without a background in relational/systemic clinical theory. It focuses on the key elements of relational/systemic ethics and clinical practice, including the theories commonly used in marriage and family therapy (MFT). The purpose of the course is to prepare students for the foundational and specialization courses in the DMFT program. In this course you will examine the core elements of relational/systemic ethics, systems theory and cybernetics, and MFT theories. An emphasis is on the implications of using a relational/systemic clinical lens, including how doing so impacts your professional identity.