DCP0008

Principles of working with parents ( 6 points, SCA Band 3, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Mr D Chable

Offered:
Clayton Second semester 2006 (OCL)

Synopsis: This unit will examine an understanding of the role of parents in their child's development and different ways of working with parents from a psychodynamic and developmental perspective.

Objectives: On completion of this unit students will be expected to: 1. understand theoretical and clinical concepts of working with parents; 2. have an understanding of the importance of parents' own development as it may affect their role as parents; 3. explore possible ways of working with parents as relevant to their particular needs and those of their child/children; and 4. understand the difficulties that may be experienced by the therapist when working with parents.

Assessment: Regular written assignments + Final written assignment + Interactive assessment via a residential workshop 1. Essay 15% 2. Essay 25% 3. Essay 40% 4. Residential workshop 20%

Prerequisites: DCP0001, DCP0002, DCP0003, DCP0004, DCP0005, DCP0006