Assessment and interventions within family therapy

Teacher(s)

De Mol Jan; Stiévenart Marie (compensates 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

Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :
1	- 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)

Content

The aim of this course is to bring students to a theoretical-clinical reflection focused on family functioning. The student should be able to construct a reflection based on the literature, theoretical concepts discussed in the course, and relational issues related to family work.
After a theoretical introduction, different themes will be addressed: internalized and externalized behavioural disorders, couple difficulties, marital separation, drug use and trauma. These family themes will be developed through group presentations including a theoretical chapter, recent scientific articles and a meeting with a professional.
In addition to these lectures, 4 practical sessions will be given. The aim of these sessions is to support the transfer of theory to practice through role-playing on certain themes discussed during the course.

Teaching methods

(1) Formal lectures
(2) Group presentations
(3) Practical work

Online resources

Moodle

Bibliography

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