HMS 3005 - FAMILY ASSESSMENT

credits: 3.0
Crosslisted/Same As: NSG 3005
HMS 3005-NSG 3005 is an upper level course will focus on theories, frameworks, and research in family processes. Emphasis is on assessment of the healthy family. Analysis will focus on the structure and function of families experiencing transitions or life cycle changes such as parenting, illness, divorce or death. Special issues related to families experiencing severe strain and dysfunction will also be introduced. Objectives: A) Apply family theories from a variety of disciplines including psychology and social work as a basis for assessment of families; B) Recognize characteristic function, interaction and adjustment in healthy families; C) Examine the impact of transgenerational influences in families; D) Diagram families using a genogram; E) Analyze the impact of stresses such as illness, divorce, birth and death which influence family processes; F) Identify appropriate interventions and support systems for healthy families experiencing stress. Method of Instruction: Lecture, discussion, and audio-visual materials. Method of Evaluation: Written examinations (three), family assessment project.