NARRATIVE THERAPY THEORY B
FTH4NTB
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will explore narrative therapy theory for specific areas eg mental health, violence abuse and trauma, children and young persons, gender and cultural issues. Students will also look at narrative therapy theory specific to ways of practice such as with individuals, couples, families, groups and community work. Students will also explore various versions of narrative therapy theory as expounded by differing narrative therapists, and critically examine narrative therapy for possible theoretical flaws and challenges.
Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Ron Findlay
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: FTH4NTA
Co-requisites: FTH4NPB. Students must be enrolled in Graduate Certificate in Narrative Therapy or seek co-ordinator approval.
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: An undergraduate degree in a health and welfare field or graduates with relevant professional qualifications with appropriate academic skills or experience equivalent to a three-year degree. It is preferable for participants to be currently working with individuals, families and/or communities and to have work experience prior to entry.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Collective Narrative Practice | Recommended | Denborough, D 2008 | DULWICH CENTRE PUBLICATIONS, AUSTRALIA, ADELAIDE |
| Readings | Continuing the conversations | Recommended | White, M. (2011) | DULWICH CENTRE PUBLICATIONS, ADELAIDE |
| Readings | Narrative Therapy with Children and their Families | Recommended | White, M & Morgan, A, 2006 | DULWICH CENTRE PUBLICATIONS, AUSTRALIA, ADELAIDE |
Other Site 2, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Ron Findlay
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.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| journal of articles read | 10 | |
| one 10-minute article presentation | Hurdle Requirement (pass/fail) | 0 |
| one 4,000-word essay | 90 |