fth4wsb ft work skills b
FAMILY THERAPY WORK SKILLS B
FTH4WSB
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will develop on basic skills in engaging with families. Skills from the foundational family therapy models, as appropriate to work context, and various family presentations, will be integrated with increased awareness of, and management of, self/worker as situated in their family of origin, culture and profession in order to further the goal of creating collaborative partnerships. Students will also progress these basic skills towards being able to manage complex family and broader system dynamics.
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
Prerequisites FTH4IFA and FTH4WSA
Co-requisites FTH4IFB. Must be enrolled in HCFT - Graduate Certificate in Family Therapy.
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjects FTH40FWS
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate knowledge of, and capacity to apply within their practice, at least one technique or concept related to the following major post-modern therapy models, within a family context: Milan Systemic, Solution-focused, Narrative.
- Activities:
- DVD and live demonstration, role-play, reading material, online participation.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Professional Practice(Professional Practice)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Communication(Communication)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Discipline Specific Competencies(Discipline Specific Competencies)
- Ethical/ Social Responsibility(Ethical/ Social Responsibility)
02. Demonstrate capacity to manage family interactions within a therapeutic case management or other relevant context.
- Activities:
- DVD and live demonstration, role-play, reading material, online participation.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Ethical/ Social Responsibility(Ethical/ Social Responsibility)
- Discipline Specific Competencies(Discipline Specific Competencies)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Communication(Communication)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Professional Practice(Professional Practice)
03. Demonstrate knowledge and capacity for managing (potential) conflict in family sessions.
- Activities:
- DVD and live demonstration, role-play, reading material, online participation.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Ethical/ Social Responsibility(Ethical/ Social Responsibility)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Professional Practice(Professional Practice)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Discipline Specific Competencies(Discipline Specific Competencies)
- Communication(Communication)
04. Demonstrate the capacity to build collaborative partnerships with individuals, families and wider systems.
- Activities:
- DVD and live demonstration, role-play, reading material, online participation.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Ethical/ Social Responsibility(Ethical/ Social Responsibility)
- Discipline Specific Competencies(Discipline Specific Competencies)
- Communication(Communication)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Professional Practice(Professional Practice)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
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