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 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:
MO-HMNS10158
Host college code:
DU-SSWK2180
How to register
Register online by visiting the Continuing Education Registration platform
If you require assistance please visit our How to Register webpage. When Registering for a course, it is not necessary to include the 2 digit college code prefix (e.g. ENL001– not DU-ENL001).
Contact
Karen Bacher
OntarioLearn Coordinator, Continuing Education
Email : karen.bacher@mohawkcollege.ca
135 Fennell Avenue WestHamilton, ON
L9C 0E5
Phone : (905) 575-2706
Fax :