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Foundations of Working with Families (PSYT90038)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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Semester 1
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This subject will cover:
• specific aspects of developmental theory, cognitive-behavioural theory, psychodynamic theory and systems theory perspectives which may be used to understand and work effectively with families;
• various forms of family therapy intervention and their application in specific situations;
• various forms of family behaviour and appropriate methods of intervention; and
• common challenges with respect to engaging and working with families.
Intended learning outcomes
Participants will develop their understanding of:
- The principal theoretical orientations employed in clinical work with families;
- The fundamental concepts that these theoretical orientations are based upon;
- The rationale for selection of one form of treatment over another; and
- The application of appropriate therapeutic interventions.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, participants should be able to:
- Establish a therapeutic relationship with families;
- Identify which interventions might be effectively applied to specific presenting problems of families with whom they work;
- Develop a treatment plan for specific presenting problems of families with whom they work.
Last updated: 3 November 2022