Advanced Systemic Family Therapy

Discuss in-depth the key systemic theoretical concepts and application in couple and family therapy (CFT).

Appraise the strengths and limitations in each of the CFT treatment modalities.

Organise the different treatment modalities in oneï¿1⁄2s clinical thinking and practice.

Evaluate how the main theoretical concepts/theories in CFT are integrated within the clinical practice.

Design strategies in oneï¿1⁄2s assessment and intervention, mindful of the self-of-the-therapist within the clinical work with couples, children and their families.

Apply the CFT treatment modalities in couple and family interventions.

What You'll Learn

This advance course covers in greater depth the main theoretical concepts and clinical treatment modalities employed in systemic couple and family therapy. The theoretical concepts will provide a comprehensive framework for assessing and intervention in couple, children and family work. The systemic treatment modalities will equip students with the essential clinical knowledge to work with couples, children and their families. The students will also have a deeper appreciation of the person-of-the-therapist in their clinical work.