Systemic Family Therapy

Synopsis

This course provides an overview of a systemic theoretical framework in couple and family therapy (CFT). It seeks to address contemporary couple and family relationships/issues from the different approaches in couple and family therapy. It also focuses on the “Person-of-the-Therapist” in relation to CFT, as well as an experiential learning module with hands-on training in class.

Level: 5
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: EVERY JAN

Topics

Introduction to systemic family therapy
Evolution and advances of systemic family therapy
Fundamental paradigms and concepts in systemic family therapy
Fundamental clinical processes and steps in systemic family therapy
Compare and contrast major couple and family approaches
Engagement strategies in couple and family therapy
Formulation and assessment in couple and family therapy
Interventions in couple and family therapy
Evaluation of couple and family therapy
Localization of couple and family therapy
Applications with different populations, issues and problems
Professional development and integration

Learning Outcome

Appraise the evolution and theoretical framework of couple and family therapy.
Compare and contrast different approaches in couple and family therapy.
Examine the professional and ethical practices in couple and family therapy.
Design couple and family assessment appropriate for local context
Evaluate appropriate systemic couple and family interventions suitable for the local context.
Support personal and professional development and integration in working with couples and families.

Part-time Programmes

Singapore University of Social Sciences

Systemic Family Therapy

Systemic Family Therapy (COU517)

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