MFT660R Couple and Family Therapy with Gay and Lesbian Families (1 cr.)

Prerequisite(s): MFT605 , MFT620  

Pre/Co-requisite: MFT615  
This course provides an opportunity to develop expertise in conducting couple and family therapy with gay, bi-sexual, lesbian, and transgender couples and families. It examines how couple and family therapy can address issues of sexual orientation and gender preference and the special needs of these populations.

Upon completion of this course, students are expected to be able to do the following:

1. Understand the variety of approaches in marriage and family therapy as they apply to GLBT couples and families.
2. Demonstrate techniques specific to working with these special populations.
3. Maintain ethical, legal, and respectful practices of marriage and family therapy when working with diverse family structures.
4. Identify the unique challenges faced by this population and the social & cultural influences that inform current public policy regarding marriage, parenting, custody, and divorce.