fth4tsi family therapy worker self analysis
FAMILY THERAPY: WORKER SELF ANALYSIS AND INTEGRATION
FTH4TSI
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject you will explore your resources and constraints in work with families as a means to further enhance practice. You will reflect on the influence of your family of origin, culture, life experience, professional history and other contextual influences including your current work place and role. You will deepen your knowledge of relevant theoretical frameworks that are useful for conceptualising and appraising the relationship between your own self-factors/ context with your interactions with families. A focus on worker self-care will be incorporated in this learning. This subject will be offered in a blended learning format including online readings and resources and attendance at four one day workshops at The Bouverie Centre.
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
Prerequisites FTH4PCI
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 | Mastering Competencies in Family Therapy | Recommended | Gehart, D. 2018 | Cengage Learning |
| Readings | Theory and Treatment Planning in Family Therapy | Recommended | Gehart, D. 2016 | Cengage Learning |
| Readings | A practical guide to family therapy. | Recommended | Rhodes, P. & Wallis, A. 2011 | IP COMMUNICATIONS, MELBOURNE |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Ability to articulate how your family of origin, family of creation and cultural identity influence your values, interpersonal style and capacities in your practice with families.
- Activities:
- Online reading, audio visual resources, forum discussions and presentations of theoretical material related to the influence of family of origin on family work practice. Personal research related to your family of origin and other contextual influences on practice. Journaling and self-reflection.
02. Ability to articulate how wider contextual factors such as professional identity and membership, and work context, influence your practice with families.
- Activities:
- Online reading, audio visual resources, forum discussions and presentations of relevant theoretical material. Journaling, case applications and analyses - all discussing the influence of professional training and work context on work with families.
03. Ability to integrate family therapy and other relevant theoretical frameworks to inform your analysis and your decisions about the direction and method of change required in your interpersonal style and capacities to achieve more effective practice.
- Activities:
- Online reading, audio visual resources, discussion forum and presentations of relevant theoretical material. Journaling, case applications and analyses - focussed on the influence of your personal and professional values, interpersonal style and capacities in your work with families to determine what works well and areas for development to enhance practice.
04. Ability to integrate theoretical frameworks with your knowledge about your own capacities to formulate your own self-care plan.
- Activities:
- Online reading, audio visual resources, discussion forum and presentations of relevant theoretical material. Presentations on burnout, compassion fatigue, self-knowledge and self-care. Journaling, case applications and analyses - discussing the influence of your work, and your particular capacities and style of practice, on your wellbeing and sustainability as a family worker.
05. Ability to integrate an awareness of professional ethics into your considerations for improved family work practice.
- Activities:
- Online reading, audio visual resources, discussion forum and presentations of relevant theoretical material. Presentations on ethics and family work. Case applications and analyses, discussion on ethical issues in family therapy.
Subject options
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Other Site 2, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorColleen Cousins
Class requirements
Problem Based LearningWeek: 31 - 43
Six 2.0 hours problem based learning per study period from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
Four 6.0 hours workshop per study period from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family work review (equivalent 2,500- words) | 045 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| One 40-minute presentation (equiv to 2,000 words). | 045 | 01, 02, 03, 05 | |
| Minimum of 3 class demonstration of skills | 010 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Attendance at all face-to-face classes | Hurdle requirement - Due to blended delivery format | 000 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Other Site 2, 2019, Week 27-52, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorColleen Cousins
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 27 - 52
Six 3.0 hours lecture per study period from week 27 to week 52 and delivered via face-to-face.
Problem Based LearningWeek: 27 - 52
Six 3.0 hours problem based learning per study period from week 27 to week 52 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family work review (2,500- words equivalent) | 45 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| One 40-minute presentation (2,000-words equivalent) | 45 | 01, 02, 03, 05 | |
| Minimum of 3 online Discussion forum posts (1,500-words total) | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |