fth4ifa ft theory a
INTRODUCTION TO FAMILY THERAPY THEORY A
FTH4IFA
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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 an orientation towards a systemic epistemology, familiarity with basic concepts from family therapy models from the 1950s to the 1970s, application of Family Sensitive Principles, and integration of knowledges about trauma and developmental history.
SchoolSchool of Psychology & Public Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorColleen Cousins
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisites FTH4WSA. Students must be enrolled in HCFT Graduate Certificate in Family Therapy.
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/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. |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Outline Family Sensitive Principles and illustrate how they apply in the student's work context.
- Activities:
- Lecture, reading of articles and online forum applying the principles to their work context.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Discipline Specific Competencies(Discipline Specific Competencies)
- Ethical/ Social Responsibility(Ethical/ Social Responsibility)
- Professional Practice(Professional Practice)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Communication(Communication)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
02. Identify the basic concepts from systems theory and give examples from their practice.
- Activities:
- Lecture, reading and online forum case discussion.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline Specific Competencies(Discipline Specific Competencies)
- Writing(Writing)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
03. Discuss the basic concepts from the following major family models and provide examples of their application to family practice: Developmental, Transgenerational, Structural, and Strategic.
- Activities:
- Small group Eluminate discussion, illustration by taped sessions, reading material and online forum.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Professional Practice(Professional Practice)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Discipline Specific Competencies(Discipline Specific Competencies)
- Ethical/ Social Responsibility(Ethical/ Social Responsibility)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Writing(Writing)
- Communication(Communication)
04. Discuss the impact of trauma and developmental history on individual and systemic functioning.
- Activities:
- Lecture, reading and online forum.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Ethical/ Social Responsibility(Ethical/ Social Responsibility)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Communication(Communication)
- Writing(Writing)
- Professional Practice(Professional Practice)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Discipline Specific Competencies(Discipline Specific Competencies)
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