Family centred practice is an innovative area in the human services field. Family centred practice concentrates on knowledges and skills used in working with socially generated family problems within a framework of social justice, cultural and gender sensitivity. Family centred practitioners apply the approaches emerging from the fields of family therapy and psychotherapy that contribute to positive change. This course prepares graduates working in a range of human service contexts for family centred practice. Insights, skills and knowledges for professional practice are developed in a range of areas, including professional practice in the context of the use of self, the personal qualities and resources that influence professional style, and the impact of family of origin and life experience on building therapeutic relationships. Subjects examine the origins and contemporary developments in the central ideas and skills of family centred practice; critique and integrate a range of approaches; examine the theory and practice of building a therapeutic alliance with clients - individuals, families and groups; and examine critical aspects of family centred practice: clinical issues, special populations, training and professional matters.
Distance
education mode
Course code: To be advised * Course fees: local students - $A7000;
international students - $A13,000 * pa (equivalent full-time) * Gippsland
campus * Coordinator: Margaret Lynn
On successful completion of this course, students will have enhanced their
professional knowledge, skills and values, so as to perform competently in the
complex field of family centred practice. They will demonstrate advanced
practice and conceptual skills to augment their contribution to the field, to
their communities and to society. They will have developed a critical
understanding of the relationship between family and the social conditions
impacting on families and individuals. Their practice will reflect their
understanding of the use of self, personal qualities, resources, style and
family of origin influences.
Candidates must have (a) a bachelors degree in social work, social welfare, nursing, education, psychology or a related field; and (b) be working with families in the field of human services. Mid-year entry is not normally available this course.
The course will consist of four 12-point subjects, taken over two years.
All subjects include a compulsory two-day residential school component.
Students who have completed relevant subjects at fourth-year level may apply for a maximum of 50 per cent advanced standing. Advanced standing will not normally be granted for subjects undertaken in a course where the student has subsequently taken out a degree or an award of any kind.
Previous page | Next page | Section contents | Title and contents