Family Therapy: Introduction to Systems Theory (SFTM 5310) - Popham Fall 2024

Introduction and review of syllabus

STFP: Preface & Ch 1 

Reading: Spronck, W. E. E. C., & Compernolle, T. H. L. (1997). Systems theory and family therapy: From a critique on systems theory to a theory on system change. Contemporary Family Therapy: An International Journal, 19(2), 147-175. 

Assignments due

1- Discussion post due Sun. 08/25/2024 by 11:59pm

STFP: Ch 2

Reading: Laszloffy, T. A. (2009). Remembering the pattern that connects: Toward an ecoinformed MFT. Contemporary Family Therapy: An International Journal, 31(3), 222-236. 

Assignments due

1- Discussion post due Sun. 09/01/2024 by 11:59pm

Readings to be completed before class:
1- N/A

Assignments due

1- Continue to work on readings, videos, and presentation

STFP: Ch 3 

Reading: Sanders, C. (2008). The paths not taken: The use of cybernetic explanation to describe the process of a first interview. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Family Therapy, 29(4), 201- 210.

Assignments due

1- Discussion post due Sun. 09/15/2024 by 11:59pm

STFP: Ch 4 and Ch 5
Reading: Weakland, J., Johnson, L. D., & Morrissette, P. (1995). Brief strategic psychotherapy consultation: The Mental Research Institute model. Journal of Systemic Therapies, 14(1), 46-60.

Reading: Anger-Diaz, B., Schlanger, K., Rincon, C., & Mendoza,A. B. (2004). Problem-solving across cultures: Our Latino experience. Journal of Systemic Therapies, 23(4), 11-27.

Assignments due

1- Discussion post due Sun. 09/22/2024 by 11:59pm

STFP: Ch 6 and 7
Reading: Horne, K. B., & Hicks, M. W. (2002). All in the family: A belated response to Knudson-Martin’s feminist revision of Bowen theory. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 28(1), 103-113.

Reading: Haefner, J. (2014). An application of Bowen family systems theory. Issues in Mental Health Nursing, 35(11), 835-841.
 

Assignments due

1- Discussion post due Sun. 09/29/2024 by 11:59pm

2- Study for midterm exam

Readings to be completed before class:
1- Review SFTP Chapter 1-7

Assignments due

1- Midterm exam on Mon. 09/30/2024, on-campus at 3:00pm

2- Continue to work on readings, videos, and presentation

STFP: Ch 8 and 9
Reading: Gomez, E. A. (1996). Radical constructivism and narrative. Journal of the American Academy of Psychoanalysis, 24(1), 1-14.

Reading: Sutherland, O., Dienhart,A., & Turner, J. (2013). Responsive persistence Part II: Practices of postmodern

Assignments due

1- Discussion post due Sun. 10/13/2024 by 11:59pm

STFP: Ch 10, and 11
Reading: Zamarripa, M. X. (1997). A social constructionist approach for working with ethnic minority gay men and lesbians. Family Therapy, 24(3), 167-176.

Reading: Gergen, K. J. (1985). The social constructionist movement in modern psychology. American Psychologist, 40(3), 266-275.

Assignments due

1-Discussion post due Sun. 10/20/2024 by 11:59pm

2- If presenting week 10 submit PowerPoint presentation to Canvas by Sun. 10/20/2024 by 11:59pm

Readings to be completed before class:
1- Review readings to assist with presentations

Assignments due

1- Continue to work on presentation

2- Study for final exam

3- If presenting week 11 submit PowerPoint presentation to Canvas by Sun. 10/27/2024 by 11:59pm

Readings to be completed before class:
1- Review readings to assist with presentations

Assignments due

1- Continue to prepare for presentations

2- Study for final exam

3- If presenting week 12 submit PowerPoint presentation to Canvas by Sun. 11/03/2024 by 11:59pm

 Readings to be completed before class:
1- Review readings to assist with presentations

Assignments due

1- Continue to prepare for presentations

2- Study for final exam

3- If presenting week 13 submit PowerPoint presentation to Canvas by Sun. 11/10/2024 by 11:59pm

Readings to be completed before class:
1- Review readings to assist with presentations

Assignments due

1- Study for final exam

Readings to be completed before class:
1- Review SFTP Chapters 8-11

Assignments due

1- Final Exam on Mon. 11/18/2024, on campus at 3:00pm

Readings to be completed before class:
1- N/A

Assignments due

1- N/A