INTRODUCTION TO FAMILY THERAPY THEORY B
FTH4IFB
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will acquire a working knowledge of theoretical and practical frameworks relevant to working with families. This will include familiarity with basic concepts from major family therapy models, as well as an integration of knowledges about grief, trauma, illness and developmental history. Students will incorporate critical reflection about the impact of their own and their clients' cultural identity and context with the above learnings to evaluate the most appropriate and ethical approaches to families as they present in the student's particular work context.
Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Colleen Cousins
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange Students: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: FTH4IFA and FTH4WSA
Co-requisites: FTH4WSB. Must be enrolled in HCFT - Graduate Certificate in Family Therapy.
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Family therapy: a constructive framework | Recommended | Lowe, R 2004 | SAGE PUBLICATIONS, LONDON. |
| Readings | The history and principles of family therapy | Recommended | Goding, G 1992 | VAFT PUBLICATIONS, MELBOURNE. |
Other Site 2, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Colleen Cousins
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"OR six hours face-to-face block teaching and 33 hours online participation"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 1,000-word equivalent per person team report or web presentation | 30 | |
| one 3,000-word essay | 70 |
Other Site 2, 2014, Week 07-15, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Kerry Proctor
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 07 - 15
Six 6.5 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 07 to week 15 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 1,000-word equivalent per person team report or web presentation | 30 | |
| one 3,000-word essay | 70 |
Other Site 2, 2014, Week 10-25, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Kerry Proctor
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 10 - 25
Six 6.5 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 25 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 1,000-word equivalent per person team report or web presentation | 30 | |
| one 3,000-word essay | 70 |
Other Site 2, 2014, Week 30-51, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Kerry Proctor
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 30 - 51
Six 6.5 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 51 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 1,000-word equivalent per person team report or web presentation | 30 | |
| one 3,000-word essay | 70 |
Other Site 2, 2014, Week 36-13, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Kerry Proctor
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 36 - 13
Six 6.5 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 36 to week 13 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 1,000-word equivalent per person team report or web presentation | 30 | |
| one 3,000-word essay | 70 |
Other Site 2, 2014, Week 45-14, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Kerry Proctor
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 45 - 14
Six 6.5 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 45 to week 14 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 1,000-word equivalent per person team report or web presentation | 30 | |
| one 3,000-word essay | 70 |