1. Current models and theories in the domain of family therapy
2. Therapeutic processes focusing on interpersonal and socio-constructionist processes
3. Monitoring the process of change in therapy
4. How to work with and combine different settings in family therapy (individual, parents, family, group)
5. Family therapy with the 'new families' and specific problems
- Learning of the different models and theories in current family therapy (A1, A2)
- Development of a treatment plan based on hypotheses of interpersonal and socio-constructionist processes (B1, B2, C2)
- Construction of a therapeutic relationship with each member of the family, without accusing family members or the family itself (F1, F2)
- Learning of basic therapeutic interventions methods (B3, E3)
The contribution of this Teaching Unit to the development and command of the skills and learning outcomes of the programme(s) can be accessed at the end of this sheet, in the section entitled “Programmes/courses offering this Teaching Unit”.
The final mark is a combination of the evaluation of a written exam (two open questions) and the presentation of a group work during the course.
(1) Formal lectures
(2) Group presentations
(3) Guest lectures by experts in the domain of family therapy
This course consists of three major parts. In the first part the different perspectives and evidence-based approaches in current family therapy are discussed. In the second part the focus is on the interventions and the therapeutic process during family therapy. In the third part family therapy approaches with specific families (stepfamilies, LGBT families, multi-stressed families) and specific problems (sexual abuse, delinquency, depression) will be discussed.
Carr, A. (2012). Family therapy. Concepts, process and practice. West-Sussex, UK : Wiley-Blackwell.
Lebow, J.L. (2005). Handbook of clinical family therapy. Hoboken, NJ : Wiley & Sons.
