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2010/11 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
FAMT5220M Intermediate Family Therapy and Systemic Practice
30 creditsClass Size: 50
Module manager: Marie MGovern
Email: m.mcgovern@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2010/11
Pre-requisite qualifications
Training and/or work context relevant to family systems mental health or related professional qualification. Successful completion of a foundational level course, FAMT5110M or equivalent. Opportunity to complete at least 60 hours of systemic practice at work base and written agreement by the line manager for this to be discussed within the context of the course.Pre-requisites
| FAMT5110M | Foundtn Course Family Therapy |
This module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
On completion of this module, students should be able to:- start to make clinical use of the concepts and theories of change inherent in the different models of Family & Systemic Therapy at the levels of Approach, Method, and Technique;
- be sensitive to, evaluate and change stance in response to feedback;
- demonstrate an awareness of self in relation to family of origin issues, beliefs, values and life cycle stage, and the effects of these on the formation of the therapeutic relationship and the course of therapy; contrast systemic approaches in relation to modern and post-modern perspectives;
- demonstrate change in their practice at work in accordance with systemic principles; locate systemic work with clients or in agencies within the wider professional, social, cultural and political contexts; develop a critical stance towards the theory and application of Family Therapy and Systemic Practice;
- judge the usefulness of research publications in their practice;
- demonstrate an understanding of, and commitment to, anti-oppressive practice;
- adhere to the codes of ethics for the Association for Family Therapy.
Skills outcomes
- A developing understanding of systemic theory and practice of Family Therapy incorporating a high level of social and cultural sensitivity and ethical awareness
- Knowledge of AFTs Code of Ethics
- Self reflection appropriate to the level of training and a developing potential to be self reflexive in therapeutic practice
- A developing ability to work in collaboration with people seeking therapeutic interventions
- A developing ability to work therapeutically with families and groups
- A developing ability to use relevant research in therapeutic practice
- An understanding of relevant key legislative frameworks for therapeutic practice.
Syllabus
Trainees will use the current and historical literatures to explore the contributions of different schools of Family Therapy (including Structural, Strategic, Solution focused, Milan/Post-Milan, and post-modern models) to the field of systemic practice and Family Therapy.
This exploration will include the study of how theory relates to practice, and one emphasis of the course will be on the development of clinical skills. Trainees will be asked to examine the implication of Systems Theory to their own professional agencies as well as in consideration of the wider professional, social, and political contexts.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lecture | 22 | 1.50 | 33.00 |
| Practical | 22 | 1.50 | 33.00 |
| Private study hours | 234.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 66.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 300.00 | ||
Private study
132 hours - reading 6 hours per lecture83 hours - essay and assessment preparation
12 hours - online assessments formative and summative
7 hours - reading associated with workshops.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
- Marks and Feedback on essays- Marks and feedback on group presentation
- Feedback from group tutor in relation to student participation in group discussion and learning activities
- Marks and Feedback on student learning portfolio.
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Essay | 2,500 words | 33.30 |
| Essay | 2,500 words | 33.30 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 66.60 | |
In addition there are presentations and a learning log, which are not formally assessed.
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Online MCQ | 3 hr 00 mins | 33.40 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 33.40 | |
Students will have an opportunity to complete a formative exam similar in structure and be guided to key reading to cover the theory to be examined.
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 28/02/2011
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