Family work interventions/Using systemic concepts and skills in practice with individuals

Module synopsis here...

Objective

• Integrate into your practice systemic concepts as relevant to working with individuals.
• Conduct a role play session with an individual utilising systemic skills such as family of origin exploration, circular questioning, skills for avoiding side-taking, coaching in work with the clients family of origin and so on.
• Assess when family work might be appropriate
• Discuss with the client how to invite in other family members.

Assignment

1. Satisfactory completion of 30 min. on-line questionnaire/test (500 words equiv)
2. 4500-6000 word group (3-4 members) report on a course of virtual systemic work with an individual client. (This can relate to your particular work context but needs to include concepts and skills taught in this module).

Topics and activities

• Pre-recorded lectures/webinars
• Prescribed reading
• Audio-visual demonstration of strategies/techniques
• On-line small group forums to discuss topics and complete the assessment.