Module overview
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- demonstrate an awareness of the impact of the wider social context (i.e. social GRRAACCES) within systemic therapy and consider issues of equality, diversity, and inclusion
- demonstrate how to apply systemic theories to psychological problems, resilience, and change
- demonstrate an understanding of, and be able to describe and critically evaluate different systemic models and approaches
- demonstrate the ability to critically reflect on your knowledge, experience and application of systemic models
- demonstrate an ability to initiate, maintain, and develop a systemic approach
Syllabus
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
| Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Independent Study | 58 |
| Teaching | 42 |
| Total study time | 100 |
Resources & Reading list
General Resources
Learning Resources. A resource folder will be available for you to access independently, either from the module coordinator or electronically via Blackboard, containing excerpts from the key texts and a variety of the specific materials relevant for each teaching session. This reading will include a basic introduction to systemic theory and specific models/approaches as well as illustrating stylistic issues and specific therapeutic techniques. Some of this reading will be preparatory reading for the module overall and/or each individual teaching session and the rest of it will be reading that you will be expected to complete to meet the requirements of the module. Completion of this reading will be monitoring through the reflective log as well as by individual lecturers via teaching sessions. The University Library also holds copies of the key introductory texts (as detailed below) and will enable access to a range of online journals and books relevant to the module which can be downloaded electronically from a University computer or VPN. Please note that below are the key introductory texts for this module and you will be given an individual reading list for each teaching session which you will also be required to familiarise yourself with and will also provide another platform for the development of your knowledge and skills.
Internet Resources
An Introduction to Family Therapy: Systemic Theory and Practice..
Textbooks
Association for Family Therapy (2009). Summary of Family Interventions recommended and reviewed in NICE guidelines.
Carr, A. (2006). Family Therapy 2nd Edition: Concepts, Process and Practice. Chichester: Wiley-Blackwell.
Stratton, P (2005). Report On The Evidence Base Of Systemic Family Therapy. Warrington: Association for Family Therapy.
Burr, V. (2003). Social Constructionism. Hove & New York: Routledge.
Stratton, P (2011). The Evidence Base of Systemic Family and Couples Therapies. Warrington: Association for Family Therapy & Systemic Practice.
Burnham, J. B., (Author).. Family Therapy: First Steps Towards a Systemic Approach. Abingdon & New York: Routledge (Tavistock Library of Social Work Practice)..
Assessment
Formative
This is how we’ll give you feedback as you are learning. It is not a formal test or exam.
Reflective log/diary
- Assessment Type: Formative
- Feedback:
- Final Assessment: No
- Group Work: No
Summative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Critical essay | 100% |
Referral
This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Resubmit assessments | 100% |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: Internal