Details for Engaging Families

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The following courses are prerequisites:

This unit is offered as a part of the following awards:

Develop an understanding of families and a range of family and system principles and theories, with consideration given to family dynamics, social and cultural factors;
Examine and reflect on professional and therapeutic interventions and support for working with families in a variety of settings for both individuals and families;
Engage with family intervention principles for personal and professional development, with consideration given to a reflection on one’s own family of origin;
Develop knowledge and skills in family counselling and support based on a range of modalities, including assessment, treatment planning and intervention.

Understanding families
Family and system principles, theories and therapies
Family dynamics, social and cultural factors
Families in transition
Specific presentations (e.g. trauma, divorce and custody, domestic violence)
Professional and therapeutic interventions and support for working with families in a variety of contexts
Professional and therapeutic interventions and support for working with individuals and families
Family intervention principles for personal and professional development
Psychoeducation
Assessment and treatment planning

Please consult your course prospectus or enquire about how and when this course will be offered next at Alphacrucis University College.

Carr, A. (2012). Family therapy: Concepts, process and practice (3rd ed.). Wiley and Sons., US.

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