Note from June 29, 2020
Although we do not yet know how long the social distancing related to the Covid-19 pandemic will last, and regardless of the changes that had to be made in the evaluation of the June 2020 session in relation to what is provided for in this learning unit description, new learnig unit evaluation methods may still be adopted by the teachers; details of these methods have been - or will be - communicated to the students by the teachers, as soon as possible.
Although we do not yet know how long the social distancing related to the Covid-19 pandemic will last, and regardless of the changes that had to be made in the evaluation of the June 2020 session in relation to what is provided for in this learning unit description, new learnig unit evaluation methods may still be adopted by the teachers; details of these methods have been - or will be - communicated to the students by the teachers, as soon as possible.
6 credits
45.0 h + 15.0 h
Q1
Teacher(s)
De Mol Jan;
Language
French
Main themes
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
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
Aims
At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to : | |
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- 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”.
Content
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.
Teaching methods
(1) Formal lectures
(2) Group presentations
(3) Guest lectures by experts in the domain of family therapy
(2) Group presentations
(3) Guest lectures by experts in the domain of family therapy
Evaluation methods
The theoretical course is evaluated by a written exam (5 points out of 20), this written exam includes an open-ended question of in-depth knowledge of the material and the links between the different elements of the course, and by a group presentation (5 points out of 20)
The practical part is evaluated by a group work (5 points out of 20) and an individual report (5 pojnts out of 20). The formalities are explained during the first class and the instructions are available on Moodle.
Failure to pass the theoretical course (exam and group presentation) and/or the practical part (group work and individual report) systematically results in a score of 0/20.
The practical part is evaluated by a group work (5 points out of 20) and an individual report (5 pojnts out of 20). The formalities are explained during the first class and the instructions are available on Moodle.
Failure to pass the theoretical course (exam and group presentation) and/or the practical part (group work and individual report) systematically results in a score of 0/20.
Online resources
Moodle
Bibliography
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.
Lebow, J.L. & Sexton, T.L. (2012). Handbook of family therapy : The science and practice of working with families and couples. New York: Routledge.
Lebow, J.L. (2005). Handbook of clinical family therapy. Hoboken. NJ : Wiley & Sons.
Lebow, J.L. & Sexton, T.L. (2012). Handbook of family therapy : The science and practice of working with families and couples. New York: Routledge.
Teaching materials
- PPT sur Moodle
Faculty or entity
EPSY
