Introduction to Family Systems

Course code CNSK 1504

Credit 2.5

Length 36.0 hours

Course outline View

This course introduces students to systems theory as a framework to understand and support complex and diverse families.

Prerequisites

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What you will learn

  • • Introduction to Family Systems
    • Affect Theory as an approach to Family Systems
    • Attachment and Family Systems
    • Multigenerational transmission of trauma
    • Power, privilege and marginalization
    • Introduction to contemporary Family Systems frameworks and practices
    • Applied ethics in Family Systems
    • Addiction and the Family System

How to register

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
22178 May 13, 2026
to July 15, 2026
Lecture/Practical Online See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.

Contact us

If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.

Additional information

PLAR will be assessed by the Department according to standardized practice and using one or more of the following components: Challenge Exam, Demonstration, Interview, or External Evaluation.

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.