fth4pci systemic practice in family therapy
SYSTEMIC PRACTICE IN FAMILY THERAPY: CONCEPTS AND ISSUES
FTH4PCI
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject will broaden and deepen your knowledge of contemporary family therapy and relevant theoretical concepts in order to enhance your conceptualization of family difficulties and planning for intervention. The topics include foundational family therapy frameworks, theories of change, diversity and other practice issues. This subject is offered in a blended learning format including online lectures, panel discussions, audio visual resources, guided reading, online student forum and face to face skills development workshops. Assessment will include a Structured learning journal and a Family work review.
SchoolSchool of Psychology & Public Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorColleen Cousins
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
---|---|---|---|---|
Readings | A practical guide to family therapy. | Recommended | Rhodes, P. & Wallis, A. 2011 | IP COMMUNICATIONS, MELBOURNE |
Readings | Mastering Competencies in Family Therapy | Recommended | Gehart, D. 2018 | Cengage |
Readings | Theory and Treatment Planning in Family Therapy | Recommended | Gehart, D. 2016 | Cengage |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Analyse family difficulties within a number of distinct systemic theoretical frameworks and evaluate the appropriateness of these frameworks in terms of effectiveness and ethical practice.
- Activities:
- Readings, lectures, interviews, videos on systemic theories and family therapy. Online forum discussion and facilitator panel discussion. Case reviews written and presented. Personal reflection and journaling.
02. Integrate a range of specific family therapy skills with current therapy techniques according to the specific and unique needs of each client family in combination with the workers role with them.
- Activities:
- Readings, lectures, interviews, videos on family therapy skills and practice (ie. conceptualization of presenting difficulties, engagement, therapeutic questioning, systemic intervention strategies).Online & face to face workshops focussed on family therapy skill development. Online forum discussion and facilitator panel discussion. Case reviews written and presented. Personal reflection and journaling.
03. Evaluate and revise family therapy concepts and practices in general, and in terms of the students own practice in relation to sensitivity, competence and ethics in working with cultural and other diversity issues.
- Activities:
- Readings & lectures on the impact of various forms of diversity (including race and culture, gender, sexuality, age, social class and differing levels of ability) on families and therapeutic work. Online forum discussion and facilitator panel discussion. Case reviews written and presented. Personal reflection and journaling.
04. Integrate the skills, perspectives and knowledge covered in this subject with a collaborative approach to develop an appropriate systemic assessment as the basis for effective intervention.
- Activities:
- Reading, lectures, videos on the conceptualization of presenting issues, engagement, assessment, therapeutic process and intervention with families (ie. questioning to elicit factors important for determining the most useful therapeutic approach).. Online forum discussion and facilitator panel discussion. Case reviews written and presented. Personal reflection and journaling.
Subject options
Select to view your study options…
Other Site 2, 2019, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorColleen Cousins
Class requirements
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Six 2.0 hours scheduled online class per study period from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
"Self directed On-Line Learning"
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
Four 6.0 hours workshop per study period from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
Family work review (1,500-words) | 25 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
Structured learning journal (3,500-words) | 65 | 01, 02, 03 | |
Minimum of 3 online discussion forum posts (1,500-word total) | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
Attendance at all face-to-face classes | Hurdle requirement | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Other Site 2, 2019, Week 11-45, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorColleen Cousins
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 11 - 45
Six 3.0 hours lecture per study period from week 11 to week 45 and delivered via face-to-face.
Problem Based LearningWeek: 11 - 45
Six 3.0 hours problem based learning per study period from week 11 to week 45 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
Family work review (1,500-words) | 025 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
Structured learning journal (3,500-words) | 065 | 01, 02, 03 | |
Minimum of 3 class demonstration of skills | 010 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
Attendance at all face-to-face classes | Hurdle requirement | 000 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |