Advanced Clinical Practice II: Family Intervention

Singapore University of Social Sciences

Advanced Clinical Practice II: Family Intervention (SWK553)

Synopsis

Advanced Clinical Practice II: Family Intervention addresses married couples and families specifically emphasising the family life cycle. It contrasts major models of family assessment and treatment relevant to contemporary family systems. Special attention is given to the multi-systemic context and to engaging diverse families. Students will become proficient in using the family need framework to direct their choice of models for assessment and intervention with diverse families in a variety of practice settings The family practice builds upon the theoretical framework of systems theory in combination with various theories including structural, strategic, solution-focused, experiential and other modern therapies.

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

Topics

Self-awareness and relational reflexivity
Professional issues and ethical practices
Family development
Transgenerational model and family of origin
Attachment theory
Basic concepts of systems and communication theory
Art of questioning and thinking in family therapy
Fundamentals of family therapy
Family therapy models
Family therapy techniques and interventions
Social construction models
Working with couples

Learning Outcome

Evaluate the families and their needs.
Discuss various theoretical models and techniques in helping diverse families.
Examine values and ethics and their impact on family intervention.
Apply ethical principles and pertinent research findings to their practice with families.
Assess couple's and family's issues accurately.
Apply the various models of family therapy.