There are three major themes in this course: the family as a system, family strategies and the parent-child relationship. In addition, the needs of children and youth in the family system and family interaction from a multigenerational developmental perspective will be explored. Students will examine the multi-generational effects of the Residential School System on the family system. In addition Indigenous values and parenting models will be explored as a way of assisting parents and workers of youth at risk. Students will research and discuss attachment, trauma, and healing.
