Family and Family Systems
Course Information
Discover a generalist approach to working with families through a lens that highlights connection, collaboration, and systemic insight. Learn how to navigate the stages of family interventionfrom engagement and assessment to intervention and terminationwhile contrasting individual approaches with a family systems perspective. Uncover how family dynamics, interactions, and structures shape behaviors and contribute to challenges that lead individuals to seek professional support. This learning builds a powerful foundation for practitioners to approach family work with empathy, structure, and effectiveness in diverse professional contexts.
Intake S26 SEM
Start Date May 12 / 2026
End Date Aug 18 / 2026
Prerequisite(s):
SSWK 1281 - Interviewing and Counselling Skills II
Computer Software Requirements:
n/a
Chats:
No
Group Work:
No
Registering college code:
NO-AA3053
Host college code:
DU-SSWK2180
How to register
You can register in-person, by phone, fax or mail. When registering for a course, it is not necessary to include the 2 digit college code prefix (e.g. ENL 001–not NO-ENL001). For details call Eliisa Ollila (705) 567-9291 ext. 3671
Contact
Eliisa Ollila
Phone : (705) 567-9291 ext. 3671
Email : ontariolearn@northern.on.ca
Highway 101 EastP.O. Box 3211Timmins, ON
P4N 8R6
Phone : (705) 567-9291 ext. 3671
Fax :