fth5tpa family therapy theory and practice a

FAMILY THERAPY THEORY AND PRACTICE A

FTH5TPA

2020

Credit points: 30

Subject outline

In this subject you are guided in the integration with the current skills of an in-depth understanding of family therapy theoretical models concerning systemic processes in general, and relating to development within the family context. In lectures/seminars you will explore theories and engagement skills with an emphasis on respectful and collaborative practice. These theories and skills will then be applied by way of observation of their teachers, and their own role play, and live or videotaped clinical work in small supervised groups. Emphasis in this semester will be on using the theoretical frameworks provided to reflect, with the assistance of the supervisor and small group, on their own clinical skill development in the context of their personal and professional history and in formulating, setting and working on goals for improved competence.

SchoolPsychology and Public Health (Pre 2022)

Credit points30

Subject Co-ordinatorRobyn Elliott

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo

Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters

Exchange StudentsNo

Available as ElectiveNo

Learning ActivitiesN/A

Capstone subjectNo

Subject particulars

Subject rules

PrerequisitesN/A

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Quota Management StrategyN/A

Quota-conditions or rulesN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Minimum credit point requirementN/A

Assumed knowledgeN/A

Career Ready

Career-focusedNo

Work-based learningYes

Self sourced or Uni sourcedSelf Sourced
Uni Sourced

Entire subject or partial subjectPartial subject

Total hours/days required50

Location of WBL activity (region)Domestic - metro

WBL addtional requirementsWWC

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Analyse and integrate factors pertaining to your values, interpersonal style and capacities that impact on your practice within the therapist-client system and integrate within defined theoretical frameworks. You will be able to: a. Differentiate key features of family of origin and cultural identity which are relevant to clinical practice; b. Analyse how family and cultural factors may facilitate or constrain flexibility practice; c. Appraise the interaction of family and wider contextual factors within clinical and other family work and determine the issues that need addressing; d. Apply relevant family therapy and theoretical frameworks to inform the direction and method of change required in your values, interpersonal style and capacities to achieve more effective practice.

02. Integrate learnings about values, interpersonal style and capacities and take steps to manage and/or change these to increase the effectiveness of practice. You will be able to: a. Use the analysis of personal values, style and capacities as they are represented in clinical work to develop strategies to increase effectiveness with families and other systems; b. Implement strategies to address the personal issues identified that impact on practice; c. Discern and evaluate the impact that changes in values, interpersonal style and capacities have on practice.

03. Execute a respectful, non-blaming, and effective initial family therapy session incorporating a reflecting team process. You will be able to: a. Discuss the concept of family therapy and the training context with a family group as they start therapy; b. Prepare therapy sessions including developing appropriate systemic formulations and deciding who to include; c. Manage diversity issues and their implications for engagement with family members; d. Integrate knowledge and skills from a limited range of appropriate family therapy and associated frameworks; e. Lead a collaborate process with the family to clarify the problem and the family's goals and integrate these with the above skills and knowledge to develop an effective plan for intervention.

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Brunswick (Bouverie), 2020, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorColleen Cousins

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

PracticalWeek: 10 - 22
One 4.00 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
plus an additional 39 hours of clinical work

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
one 1,000-word essay	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO3
one 2,000-word essay	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	25	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3
one 800-word goals reflection	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	15	SILO1, SILO2
one contact log and evidence of clinical competency on formalised set of skills (200-work equiv)Hurdle	N/A	N/A	N/A	Yes	null	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3
two 2,500-word case analyses	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	50	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3