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THN 615 - Family Systems and Thanatology

Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3

Family systems theory, first proposed by Kerr and Bowen (1988), considers the complex inter-dynamics of the family as a unit. This course offers an in-depth exploration of family systems theory applied to end-of-life care and bereavement situations with “the family as the unit of care.” Topics include but not limited to: chronic illness, sudden illness, addiction, and suicide.  


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