Medical Family Therapy Intensive

This course is a week-long intensive designed to introduce students to the foundations of Medical Family Therapy through didactic presentations, small group learning and skills development. Presentations are focused on medical family therapy, models of collaboration, and specific illnesses and their effect on families. Additionally, students take part in 12 hours of small group learning, focusing on family of origin experiences with illness and healthcare, as well as case and systems consultation. Students also engage in 3 hours of Skills Workshops that employ simulated family role plays to focus on executive and professional skills development.