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 intervention—from engagement and assessment to intervention and termination—while 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 W26 SEM

Start Date Jan 13 / 2026

End Date Apr 21 / 2026

Prerequisite(s):

SSWK 1281 - Interviewing and Counselling Skills II

Computer Software Requirements:

n/a

Chats:

No

Group Work:

No

Registering college code:
SA-TBA

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 SA-ENL001). For details visit http://www.saultcollege.ca/ContinuingEducation/index.asp.

Contact

David Barratt
Phone : (705) 759-2554 ext. 2612
Email : ontariolearn@saultcollege.ca

443 Northern Avenue
Sault Ste. Marie, ON
P6B 4J3

Phone : (705) 759-2554
Toll Free : 1-800-461-2260
Fax : (705) 759-7984

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