Family Relationships and their Impact on Psychiatric Disorders [CSSF20]   

Students will examine the interconnectedness of family relationships and their effect on common abnormal psychiatric disorders in the infant, child and adolescent populations. This course will review the developmental stages, familial structures and family functions through the lens of family systems theory. Students will also explore the environmental effects and their influences on the family as a dynamic entity. Textbook required. Software Required: High-speed connection for video presentation, sound-enabled computer (speakers or ear phones).