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Graduate Certificate in Family Therapy – Brunswick (HCFT)

Teaching takes place at The Bouverie Centre in Brunswick. The graduate certificate is an introduction to family systems work incorporating theory and practice, and an exploration of professional and personal issues in family therapy and family sensitive practice. The course aims to develop theoretical understanding and practice skills for people who work in a number of roles with individuals and families: case managers, advocates, counsellors, support workers, etc. Further professional supervision and broader training would be required for accreditation as a family therapist.

Admission requirements

Applicants should be graduates in a health and welfare field or graduates with related relevant professional qualifications with appropriate academic skills or experience equivalent to a three-year degree. Special consideration may be given to an exceptional candidate without an undergraduate degree, but who has worked in, and significantly contributed to, the counselling field. Preference will be given to candidates currently working in contexts that have direct involvement with families. Applicants do not have to be employed in a specific counselling or therapy role but need to have some working relationship with at least five (5)families ongoing throughout the year.

Applicants are required to have completed the Introductory Workshop in Family Therapy, four-day, continuing education course offered by The Bouverie Centre, or alternative equivalent course from another institution.

Course structure

The graduate certificate is offered on a part-time basis, and students are required to attend for six hours per week for two 13-week teaching periods. Students are expected to attend all teaching sessions, organise regular clinical supervision in addition to contact hours, and miss no more than four days in any year.