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Family counseling theories

Course Description: This course covers the most important theories of family counseling and therapy, such as Adlerian family therapy, psychoanalysis, attachment theory, play therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, contextual therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Enmeshment Family Therapy, Experiential Family Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
Credit hours: 3
Objectives of the course :

– The student will become familiar with the most important family counseling theories
– The student will become familiar with the principles of family counseling theories.
Students will learn about the applications of family counseling theories.

Course outputs :

Understanding the most important family counseling theories
Understanding and comprehending the principles and foundations of family counseling theories.
Knowing and understanding the theories, methods, and techniques of family counseling.
Comparison of Family Counseling Theories.
Acquiring the skill of reading and critiquing family counseling theories.
Employing knowledge of the principles and concepts of family counseling theories in the field of family counseling.
The ability to employ and utilize technological means efficiently and effectively in applying family counseling methods and techniques.

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  • Last updated: 2026-04-26

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