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2023/24 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

FAMT5211M Theories of Change and Practice I

20 creditsClass Size: 50

Module manager: Marie McGovern
Email: M.McGovern@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: 1 Sep to 31 May View Timetable

Year running 2023/24

Pre-requisite qualifications

As set out in the Programme level Entry Requirements.

Co-requisites

FAMT5240M	Intro to Research Methods
FAMT5450M	Family Therapy Skills I
FAMT5470M	Syst Supervision & Case Pres I

This module is not approved as an Elective

Objectives

On Completion of this module the student should be able to:
- differentiate between the major theories of change held in the systemic field and to be able to identify the significant
contributors to their developments, with particular attention to early models of family therapy;
- distinguish between major schools of family therapy, but with particular emphasis on early developments in the field up to 1992;
- demonstrate an understanding of the influences of other bodies of knowledge on the development of systemic thinking, i.e. from philosophy (hermeneutics), sociology and biology;
- demonstrate an understanding of the other physiological, psychological, sociological and psychotherapeutic theories in areas of mental illness, learning disability, substance abuse, development across the lifespan and through lifecycle changes and to consider these in relation to systemic theory;
- show an appreciation of some of the similarities and differences between systemic therapy and other psychotherapy models i.e. cognitive behavioural, psychoanalytic, etc.;
- demonstrate an appreciation of complex systemic perspectives in relation to difference; including issues of race, culture,
gender and disabilities;
- demonstrate a coherent use of systemic language and concepts;
- demonstrate application of systemic theoretical approaches to the work of agencies such as courts that influence family functioning;
- make effective use of key professional journals in the support for and critique of significant issues in the field.

Learning outcomes
On completion of this module, students should be able to:
- critically describe the major theories of change held in the systemic field;
- critically review the major theories of change within systemic family therapy prior to 1992;
- appraise the influences of other bodies of knowledge on the development of systemic thinking, i.e. from philosophy, sociology and biology;
- integrate the psycho-social, developmental and attachment theories in relation to child and family development;
- apply and critique material on different family forms and family life cycle;
- display comprehension and appropriate application of key words and concepts in systemic theory;
- critique key ideas from the literature in the field of systemic family therapy.

Skills outcomes
On completion of this module, students should be able to:
- articulate and distinguish the major theories of change held in the systemic field.
- demonstrate comprehension of the distinctions between major schools of family therapy, but with particular emphasis on pre 1992.
- to incorporate the understanding of the influences of other bodies of knowledge on the development of systemic thinking, i.e. from philosophy, sociology and biology in relation to clinical practice .
- to integrate an understanding of the psycho-social, developmental and attachment theories in relation to child and family development.
- show an ability to describe and critique material on different family forms and family life cycle and to critique in relation to systemic ideas.
- search the literature in the field in relation to specific clinical issues.

Syllabus

This module is the theoretical foundation for advanced clinical practice. The primary focus is on theories of change in systemic family therapy. This includes but is not limited to theories of structure, cybernetics, second order cybernetics, modernism, constructivism. The student will be expected to grasp these essential differences.

Emphasis will be placed on the earlier developments in the field (1950's - 1992) and will be followed in the second year with the more contemporary theory. In addition, there will be opportunity for further reading and consideration of material from other bodies of knowledge which have been influences on psychotherapy and systemic therapy; philosophy, biology and psychology.

Particular attention will be paid to attachment theory and life cycle developmental theory. Theory and application will be critiqued in relation to ideas of race, culture, gender and disabilities.

Through preparing for the examination and the seminar presentation students will gain an ability to use systemic text and journals as well as gain a familiarity with the fundamental concepts and terms.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Workshop	1	6.00	6.00
Class tests, exams and assessment	1	2.00	2.00
Lecture	12	2.00	24.00
Seminar	4	1.50	6.00
Private study hours			162.00
Total Contact hours			38.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			200.00

Private study

- Reading for lectures and seminars and working on lecture material
- Preparing seminar presentation
- Preparing for exam

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Students have termly individual tutorials to review progress and assessment feedback, with early identification and support for students who are not achieving at a satisfactory level.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Presentation	1 x seminar group presentation	20.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		20.00

The format of this assessment is subject to change due to restrictions imposed by Covid-19; the assessment will continue to meet the learning outcomes and the PSRB requirements.

Exams

Exam type	Exam duration	% of formal assessment
Online Time-Limited assessment	2 hr 00 mins	80.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)		80.00

Resit attempts capped at 50 and module grade capped at 50. Both components must be passed.

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

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