LibGuides: COUN-6108 v1: Lesson 2 Resources

Lesson 2 Resources

An Introduction to MFT Systems Theory and Foundational Models
Glass, V. (2017). Building blocks to conceptualizing family: A family system’s perspective. In D. Adamson & Y. Watters (Eds.), An introduction to MFT: Systems theory and foundational models. San Diego, CA: Northcentral University.
Read Chapter 4 - This chapter is important as it lays out the foundation of systemic thinking. Pages 43 - 46

Systems theory concepts: Context, open vs. closed systems, homeostasis, morphogenesis, morphostasis [Video file].
Watters, Y. (2017). Systems theory concepts: Context, open vs. closed systems, homeostasis, morphogenesis, morphostasis [Video file]. San Diego, CA
Important clips: 16:08-17:07 then 00:18-16:08.
This video has important concepts related to systemic thinking
History and overview of MFT: Systemic concepts (Lecture 2) [Video file].
Postanowicz, P. (2017). History and overview of MFT: Systemic concepts (Lecture 2) [Video file]. San Diego, CA: Northcentral University.
Important clip: 1:50-4:41
This video has important definitions of systemic concepts
Homeostasis and second order change [Video file]
Glass, V. (2017). Homeostasis and second order change [Video file]. San Diego, CA: Northcentral University.
This video includes definitions of important systemic concepts
Specialty Competencies in Counseling Psychology
Fuertes, J. N., Spokane, A., & Holloway, E. (2012). Specialty competencies in counseling psychology. Oxford University Press, Incorporated.
Read the Key Terms section (pp 229-235). This chapter will give definitions of terminology used in the individualistic perspective.

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