The goal of this course is to acquire key knowledge about the family, theoretical approaches in its study, development, dynamics of functioning, typology, needs and values, and the role of social work in preventing and overcoming families. Conceptual definition of family, roles and functions. Theoretical reflections on the family and its development path through time. Family typology. Family life cycles. Family roles and competencies. Fatherhood - motherhood - parenthood. The family as a protective and risk factor in the growth, development, maturation, education and socialization of children. Family relationships and their predictors. Approaches in practical dealing with family difficulties. Family interview. Coping with broken relationships. Addictions, psychological disorders and antisocial behavior of members and meeting family needs, interpersonal relationships and family stability. A family with broken relationships. Family dissolution and social work. Mediation procedure, divorce procedure, follow-up and interventions after divorce.

Define family and present its historical development, To present theoretical approaches in studying the family, Interpret family typologies, To explain, recognize and analyze the phases of the family life cycle, Have insight into the dynamics of family needs and their satisfaction, To be able to analyze the dynamics of functioning and dysfunction of the family system, Understand and explain the complexity of marital dissolution, Know how to apply the phases of work with the family and establish the first contact with the family, Know how to approach and work as a team with other experts involved in working with the family,