Theory and Practice of Family Therapy (part 1)/Family Therapy Clinical Practice

This module consists of clinical practice classes where you will work in groups of 6 with a supervisor to practice and refine your skills and knowledge as applied in role-play, discussion and live work using a reflecting team process.

Objectives

 * 1) Analyse and evaluate your personal values, style and capacities as they are represented in clinical work and implement strategies to address issues that will increase your effectiveness with families and other systems.
 * 2) Identify and evaluate the impact that changes in your values, interpersonal style and capacities have on your practice.
 * 3) Prepare for  therapy sessions including developing appropriate systemic formulations and deciding who to include
 * 4) Conduct the initial engagement with families including discussing  the concept of family therapy and the training context, and  collaborating with the family to clarify the problem and the family’s goals
 * 5) Consider diversity issues and their implications for engagement as you plan to engage  family members in the family therapy session
 * 6) Integrate appropriate family therapy and associated frameworks, including implementing strategies for change.

Assignments

 * two 2500 word case analyses
 * one 800 word goals reflection
 * one contact log as evidence of clinical requirement (200 word equiv)
 * one formalised clinical skills assessment feedback session

Topics, Activities and Resources

 * Group discussion especially re the impact of values, style and personal and professional capacities on your practice.
 * Group discussion on the impact and contribution of your values, style and capacities on the group process.
 * Role play skills practice including an integration of theoretical frameworks.
 * Supervision of your work with live families in the context of a reflecting team process
 * Immediate post-session feedback from supervisor and peers
 * Observation of and reflection on cilnical work by peers.