Medical Family Therapy

This course is designed to prepare family therapists to work collaboratively in addressing the unique psychosocial problems of individuals, couples and families with acute and chronic medically related concerns, such as childhood diabetes and cancer, breast and prostate cancer, chronic progressive illness like M.S. and chronic pain. Competencies in interpersonal and communication skills, patient-centered and family-focused care, and collaborative practice will be addressed in this course. Topics covered will include: understanding physician training, focus and language, evidenced based practice, outcome based practice, levels of collaboration and an introduction to motivational interviewing framework and concepts.