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SMF 208Introduction to Systemic Therapies and Anti-Oppressive Practices

Units
0.50
Faculty
Arts
Subject
Sexuality, Marriage and Family Studies

Not in the current Undergraduate Calendar. Shown as it appeared in 2024–25.

When it runs

  1. F24
  2. W25
  3. S25
  4. F25
  5. W26
  6. S26
  7. F26
  8. W27
  9. S27

Ran in 1 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

This course provides an overview of various theoretical and therapeutic practices in relational and sex therapy, and serves as an introduction to social justice, anti-oppressive, and inclusionary therapeutic practices. In doing so, the intersections of social locations such as class, culture, dis/ability, gender, and race within various social contexts are critically analyzed.

Prerequisites

  • Complete all of the following
    • Must have completed the following:
      • SMF101 - Introduction to Relationships and Families (0.50)
    • Must have completed at least 1 of the following:
      • PSYCH236 - A Psychological Analysis of Human Sexuality (0.50)
      • SMF204 - Introduction to Human Sexuality (0.50)
      • SMF207 - Parents, Children, and Family Relations (0.50)
    • Students must be in level 2A or higher

Antirequisites

None listed.

Leads to

Reviewed on UW Flow

86% liked it25% easy100% useful

From 7 ratings and 2 comments on UW Flow. The most helpful comments, quoted as written, without names. Read them all on UW Flow.

  • This class will change your life in some way. Quizzes are painfully easy. Reflections require more work, marks harder - really wants you to reflect on yourself in relation with your journey throughout the course. The symposium is the best part, you will make friends with your whole class by the end of the term. Had a wonderful experience taking this course, highly recommend!

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  • Definitely not an easy course, as it requires work with the final project. But I certainly enjoyed it!

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