SYSTEMIC PRACTICE IN FAMILY THERAPY: CONCEPTS AND ISSUES
FTH4PCI
2021
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.
SchoolPsychology and Public Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorColleen Cousins
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
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Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
A practical guide to family therapy.
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorRhodes, P. & Wallis, A.
Year2011
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherIP COMMUNICATIONS, MELBOURNE
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Mastering Competencies in Family Therapy
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorGehart, D.
Year2018
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PublisherCengage
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Theory and Treatment Planning in Family Therapy
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorGehart, D.
Year2016
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PublisherCengage
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
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Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
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Brunswick (Bouverie), 2021, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorColleen Cousins
Class requirements
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Six 2.00 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 6.00 hours workshop per study period from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family work review (1,500-words) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
| Structured learning journal (3,500-words) | N/A | N/A | No | 65 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
| Three online discussion forum posts (1,500-word total) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Brunswick (Bouverie), 2021, Week 11-45, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorColleen Cousins
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 11 - 45
Six 3.00 hours lecture per study period from week 11 to week 45 and delivered via face-to-face.
Problem Based LearningWeek: 11 - 45
Six 3.00 hours problem based learning per study period from week 11 to week 45 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family work review (1,500-words) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
| Structured learning journal (3,500-words) | N/A | N/A | No | 65 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
| Three class demonstration of skills | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |