COURSE PRE-REQUISITES, STRUCTURE & SUBJECT OUTLINE 2010
WHY APPLY FOR THIS COURSE?
This one year course is ideal for anyone who has an interest in enhancing their skills and therefore client outcomes in the contact that they already have with families in their work context. This includes workers in the fields of education, nursing, welfare, family support, child protection, disability, drug and alcohol, residential care, and mental health. The prerequisites of this course are less stringent than for the Clinical Masters but it can nevertheless help to provide a step up into that course if so desired. The course offers a basic grounding in family therapy theory as well as experiential work in small groups. Workers who do this course sometimes use it as an opportunity to experience family therapy with a view to considering a career change, but others do it just for the benefit of learning more about families, and themselves, in a dynamic but nurturing context.
COURSE PRE-REQUISITES / ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
· Completion of an undergraduate degree in any field but preferably in a counselling, health or welfare field. Special consideration may be given to an exceptional candidate who does not have an undergraduate degree but who has worked in, and significantly contributed to, the family support field for a substantial period.
· To be currently working in contexts that have direct involvement with families. Applicants do not have to be employed in a specific counselling or therapy role but need to have some working relationship with at least five (5) families ongoing throughout the year. Further family therapy training is required to become a qualified family therapist.
· Completion of the Introductory Workshop in Family Therapy: a 4-day Continuing Education Course offered by The Bouverie Centre, or an alternative equivalent course from another institution.
Note: To book in for this Introductory Workshop in Family Therapy please send in payment with completed Continuing Education application form which can be located at www.bouverie.org.au/courses/continuing-education/general-information. This workshop is offered on Mon 8th –Thurs 11th February 2010 specifically to those offered a place in the Graduate Certificate in Family Therapy 2010. These specific dates are not available to the general public. 2010 Cost: $550.
COURSE STRUCTURE
Course Name: Graduate Certificate in Family Therapy
Course Code: HCFT
Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences
Campus: Other Site 2 (O2)
There are four semester subjects in the 1-year course: two theory subjects and two practice subjects
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SEMESTER |
SUBJECT CODE |
SUBJECT NAME |
TYPE |
|
Semester 1 |
FTH4IFA |
Introduction to Family Therapy A |
Theory |
|
Semester 2 |
FTH4IFB |
Introduction to Family Therapy B |
Theory |
|
Semester 1 |
FTH4WSA |
Family Work Skills A |
Skills |
|
Semester 2 |
FTH4WSB |
Family Work Skills B |
Skills |
Aim
To develop beginning conceptual and practical skills in working with families.
SUBJECT OUTLINE
Subject Title: INTRODUCTION TO FAMILY THERAPY A
Subject Code: FTH4IFA
In this subject, the theories and methods of family therapy are explored utilizing core concepts that are common to the various family therapy theoretical approaches and lenses. Students’ own work context, role plays and case examples will be used for students to explore the application of these concepts.
Semester: 1
Class requirements: one 3-hour seminar per week
Assessment: one 2,500-word essay (60%)
one 2,000-word essay (40%)
Co-requisite: FTH4WSA. Students must be enrolled in HCFT
Graduate Certificate in Family Therapy
Credit Points: 15
Subject Title: INTRODUCTION TO FAMILY THERAPY B
Subject Code: FTH4IFB
In this subject, methods and theory of family therapy are further explored with other lenses such as culture and gender. Methods and theories of working in specific situations will be developed, such as conflicted families, grief, trauma, working with children, ABI and mental illness. Students’ own work context, role plays and case examples will be used for students to explore the application of these ideas.
Semester: 2
Class requirements: one 3-hour seminar per week
Assessment: one 4,000-word essay (100%)
Co-requisite: FTH4WSB. Students must be enrolled in HCFT
Graduate Certificate in Family Therapy
Prequisite: FTH4IFA
Credit Points: 15
Subject Title: FAMILY WORK SKILLS A
Subject Code: FTH4WSA
In this subject, students are taught to integrate knowledge of family sensitive frameworks and relevant conceptual theories with their work roles. Influences on students' practice, including work context, previous training and family of origin will be explored in the safety of small groups. These will be connected to issues in their work with families. Strategies and skills for working with families in their particular settings will be explored. Students will develop skills through roleplays, case discussion & observation
Semester: 1
Class requirements: one 3-hour seminar per week.
Assessment: one 1,500-word essay (40%)
Hurdle requirement: identify learning goals
One 50-minute individual oral presentation (60%)
Co-requisite: FTH4IFA. Students must be enrolled in HCFT
Graduate Certificate in Family Therapy
Credit Points: 15
Subject Title: FAMILY WORK SKILLS B
Subject Code: FTH4WSB
In this subject, students are encouraged to integrate the influences on their practice, including work context, previous training, family of origin and theoretical concepts. Students will consolidate their skills relevant to their current work context through use of roleplay, case discussion and observation.
Semester: 2
Class requirements: one 3-hour seminar per week.
Assessment: one 1,500-word essay (30%)
one oral group presentation (10-minutes/member) (20%)
one 40-minute individual oral presentation (50%)
Co-requisite: FTH4IFB. Students must be enrolled in HCFT
Graduate Certificate in Family Therapy
Prequisite: FTH4IFA, FTH4WSA
Credit Points: 15
Course co-ordinator: Colleen Cousins
