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HCS541 Introduction to Systemic Counselling (8)
Abstract| This introductory subject identifies and critiques the dominant ideologies that define couple and family relationships. It considers how relationships can be understood within a systemic framework and examines models of systemic practice. The foundations of post-Milan systemic practice are introduced. |
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Where differences exist between the handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject information| Duration | Grading System | School: |
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| One session | HD/FL | School of Humanities and Social Sciences |
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Enrolment restrictions| Limited to students enrolled in Master of Human Services Practice (Couple and Family Therapy)or Master of Social Work (Advanced Practice)(Couple and Family Therapy) |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to explain the historical influences that shape the current practice of relationship counselling
- be able to explain the influence of dominant ideologies in defining couple and family relationships
- be able to outline contextual factors and describe the effects of these factors on relationships
- be able to outline systemic qualities that can be observed in couple and family relationships
- be able to describe the concept of circularity and how it is used in eliciting relevant information in the therapeutic session
- be able to demonstrate the use of genograms as a source of information in understanding client relationships
- be able to appraise and critique models of systemic therapy from a feminist perspective
- be able to demonstrate basic interviewing and questioning skills |
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
1. Introduction and overview of historical positioning of post-Milan practice including the continuum of models from pyschodynamic, structural, strategic, solution-focused and narrative approaches
2. Understanding the context of the individual within the system
3. The family life cycle, genograms, influences of family of origin
4. Dynamics of relationships including sequences, patterns, dyads and triads
5. Post-Milan ideology of couple and family relationships.
6. Steps in the initial interview
7. Introduction to questioning |
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Residential School| This subject contains a compulsory 5 day residential school.
Purpose:
- to integrate theory and practice of systemic Post-Milan counselling theory
- to practise application of post-Milan theory and interviewing including working with a team
- to receive feedback and reflect on and develop professional introductory counselling skills
Activities - skills workshops, role plays, tutorial discussions, videotaping and critiquing interviews of student work, reviewing videotapes of counselling sessions.
Students will be assessed on their skills and the competencies developed.
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The information contained in the 2015 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 01 October 2015. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.
