All1532-C Second 6 Weeks Thursday 1:30-2:50 Start Date 29-Oct
Grossman 115 Limit 25
Internal Family Systems Theory is an increasingly popular tool for working with personal and group dynamics. Developed by psychotherapist Richard Schwartz, the theory postulates that each of us operates with a sort of “internal Board of Directors” that drives our actions and reactions. The course begins with an overview of the basic elements of the theory and moves into discussions and personal examples of how the theory can be applied for self-management, problem-solving and understanding societal trends in social media. This is a seminar course with members expected to actively participate in discussions. A list of resources will be provided.
Coordinator: Marianne Triplette 
Marianne was born in New York City and raised in Washington, D.C. She completed her B.A., M.A. and Ph.D. at the University of Maryland, majoring in Sociology and Organizational Development. She completed postgraduate work in Psychology and studied Leadership Development at the Kennedy School, Harvard University. Marianne’s career has been divided between university teaching, consulting with senior level management, political consulting and advocacy with an emphasis on equity. For decades, she has divided her time between North Carolina, Washington, D.C., Martha’s Vineyard and Cape Cod.