Description
HUS 2540 F, W
PRINCIPLES OF UNDERSTANDING AND
WORKING WITH FAMILIES (3).
3 hours per week.
Prerequisite: HUS 1001.
This course presents family theories most often used
by human service workers as the framework for
working with families. Three of these theories the
ecological model of human development, family
systems theory and empowerment theory will be used
to help students understand the complexity of family
development and adaptation, and the impact of stress
on the family system. The student will learn how these
theories can be used in the development of familyprofessional
collaboration and application of familycentered
practice. Students will learn and practice
skills for empowering families to assess their strengths,
concerns and priorities, and to plan for how to meet
their needs.