Lecture, two and one half hours. Application of theories and techniques to develop framework for couples and family social work practice. Examples of social work practice with couples and families may include developing relationship skills for those struggling with mental illness; supportive interventions for family members of impaired or frail elderly; parent education and skill development for welfare recipients; individual, couple, and family interventions for victims of abuse; bereavement support groups, or interventions helping families to recover from experiences with substance abuse, domestic violence, sexual difficulties, and more. S/U or letter grading.