The New South Wales Institute of Psychiatry. Overview. Graduate Masters In Family Therapy 2014

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1 The New South Wales Institute of Psychiatry Overview Graduate Masters In Family Therapy 2014 Master Family Therapy Overview 2014

2 Contact Ms Christine Senediak, Head Family Therapy Studies Street Address Cumberland Hospital 5 Fleet Street NORTH PARRAMATTA NSW 2151 Postal Address Locked Bag 7118 PARRAMATTA BC NSW 2124 Telephone: (02) Fax: (02) institute@nswiop.nsw.edu.au Web: Text Processing Erica Khattar Produced and Published by The New South Wales Institute of Psychiatry COPYRIGHT 2013 THE NEW SOUTH WALES INSTITUTE OF PSYCHIATRY This publication is copyright. Except as expressly provided in the Copyright Act 1968, no part of this publication may be reproduced by any means (including electronic, mechanical, microcopying, photocopying, recording or otherwise) without prior written permission from the publisher. 2 Master Family Therapy Overview

3 Contents Course Overview 4 Assessment Tasks 4 Course Content and Structure 4 Course Sequence 6 Admission Requirements 7 Flexible Learning Environment 8 Distance Education 8 Web Forum 8 Course Objectives 9 Year 1 12 SDF615 Foundations of Family Therapy Models I 13 SDF616 Foundations of Family Therapy Models II 15 SDF617 Core Skills in Family Therapy 17 SDF618 Simulated Practice (Family Therapy) 19 Year 2 22 EDV036 Research Methods Introduction 23 EVV012 Special Topics in Family Therapy 25 SDF620 Clinical Consultation I (Family Therapy) 27 SDF621 Clinical Consultation II (Family Therapy) 29 Year 3 32 EVV070 Current Debates in Mental Health 33 SMF632 Therapeutic Perspectives in Family Therapy 35 EMV312 Professional and Ethical Issues in Clinical Supervision 37 Level 3 Master Research Pathway 39 Master Family Therapy Overview

4 Course Overview On completion of this course students will have a knowledge of the history of the development of family therapy, a solid understanding of the principles of interactional/systemic thinking and be able to apply this critically to the assessment and management of families. Participants will also develop critical skills in working with different family groups from divergent cultural backgrounds and understand the processes that affect the development and coping mechanisms of their members. The course will equip participants with the knowledge and skills to apply a range of interventions to families with a range of presenting problems. There will be a strong emphasis on the application of theories of change and models of therapy as they apply to working with children and adolescents. In Year 1 there will be an emphasis understanding family therapy models of care and many of the basic techniques of engaging and working with families from an interactional/systemic perspective. In Year 2 the emphasis will be on case-consultation, research methods and the application of Family Therapy to particular settings or with particular client groups. The course is open to postgraduate professionals working in community, hospital. welfare, clergy or educational settings who wish to improve their knowledge and skills in working with families. It is expected that students will be currently working, or have the potential to work, with families in a counselling context where family work can be applied. Assessment Tasks Typically, three assessment tasks per unit are required. These can include: Essay Case Presentation Reflective Journal Clinical Log Literature Critique Annotated Bibliography Web forums and study tasks All units require students to complete self-directed learning tasks. Please see the current Course Handbook for complete information on semester dates, fees, fee policy and other information on the units of study. 4 Master Family Therapy Overview

5 Course Content and Structure The Master course has been developed to give participants a comprehensive understanding of the principles and implications of interactional/systemic thinking and apply them to diverse families from varied cultural and social backgrounds. There is a strong emphasis on the therapist developing self awareness and critical analysis of the interplay between personal experience and professional development. Participants will examine a number of different frameworks of Family Therapy and develop the critical capacity to review and evaluate the effectiveness of these in practice through the development of research skills. The course aims to teach best practice in family work and is intended for professionals with a graduate degree who work with, or aim to work with, families presenting with emotional and behavioural mental health problems. The course offers theories of change and models of therapy examining repetitive patterns, family structure, different lifestyles, stages of development, power and difference, family life -cycle issues, use of genograms and the structural components of family interviews. It works towards developing participants skills in the practice of family therapy, in self-reflexivity and the use of self in therapy. Students can elect to graduate at Diploma level at completion of 48 credit points at the end of Year 2. The NSW Institute of Psychiatry will confer the award of Diploma or Masters to students upon successful completion of all the necessary course requirements. Master Family Therapy Overview

6 Course Sequence Table 1 Course Points Year Course Points Units Abbreviation Comment units x 6 points Progress to Year units x 6 points Progress to Year 3 (grade point average 65 or above) Can graduate with Diploma Family Therapy 3 Master units x 6 points MasterFamTher Master Family Therapy 6 Master Family Therapy Overview

7 Admission Requirements All students admitted to the Graduate Diploma and Master of Family Therapy are required to have an appropriate undergraduate level degree (or equivalent) and relevant clinical experience. Evidence of this degree must be provided with the application. All students enrolled in this program of study must have access to working with families. Overseas students may be required to demonstrate competency in written and/or spoken English. In this instance students must achieve an IELTS (Academic Strand) overall band of 6.5 or better (with a writing score of 6.0); TOEFL of 575 or better plus Test of Written English (TWE) at 4.5 or better; or TOEFL Test Computer Based score 231 with essay rating of 4.5 or better. The NSWIOP does allow some flexibility in admission requirements and aims to ensure that these requirements do not result in unreasonable barriers to access. For example, students without an undergraduate degree can apply to be considered on the grounds of clinical experience alone. In this situation, students may be required to undertake one unit of study to assess their suitability for ongoing postgraduate level study. Successful completion of this unit of study will allow students to enrol in their chosen programme of study. In order for students to progress through a programme of study (i.e. from Graduate Certificate to Graduate Diploma to Master), a number of conditions must be met as follows: Students must complete all requirements for current units of study before commencing any additional unit of study; To progress from Level 1 Graduate Diploma to Level 2 Graduate Diploma, students must attain prerequisite number of credit points (i.e. 24) and achieve an average mark of 60% or above; To progress from Graduate Diploma to Master level, students must attain the prerequisite number of credit points (i.e. 48) and achieve an average mark of 65% or above. All of the above admission requirements are consistent with AQF entry requirements for each level of higher education award (Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Master). Master Family Therapy Overview

8 Flexible Learning Environment E-learning NSWIOP is continually expanding its use of e-learning for the delivery of courses. The aim is to provide students with a more interactive learning experience and to allow greater flexibility and opportunity for access. Students access course materials via Moodle, an online Learning Management System (LMS). All assignments are uploaded through Moodle which uses a plagiarism plugin allowing both students and markers to check work for originality. Moodle is also used for: Web forums Assignments Video podcasts and live streaming Feedback and evaluation Course materials and resources. As part of the learning process, students are often expected to participate in web forums via Moodle, which are used both formally and informally. At a formal level, students may be required to undertake web forum tasks and respond to questions and discussion points. Participation in these activities forms part of the overall assessment for the unit of study. Most of the web forum activities ask for your views and opinions on issues and your postings will be commented on and responded to. At an informal level, students can use the forum to chat to other students, get advice about assignments and discuss any general issues associated with the unit. Increasingly NSWIOP is using recorded (podcast) and live streamed video of lectures and video vignettes for a more engaging experience for our students. Distance Education Distance Education offers the opportunity to study in ways that suit specific circumstances and to adapt a flexible approach to learning. However, it also requires a specific approach to learning which does not necessarily suit everyone or can take a bit of time to get used to. Like all forms of study, it can be affected by life events and unexpected situations. Students are encouraged to speak to the Unit Coordinator if difficulties are experienced with managing a Distance Education workload or events and situations that impact on study (e.g. illness, misadventure). Web Forum Most units of study require students to participate in a web forum as part of the learning experience. Details of this will be included in the unit materials. The web forum can also be used as an informal means of networking with others students e.g. to chat about assignments, ask other students for advice etc. This can be particularly important for students studying by distance education. It is a requirement of enrolment in the Family Therapy program to have internet access. 8 Master Family Therapy Overview

9 Course Objectives The Family Therapy graduate program aims to improve the competency of clinicians working therapeutically with families. Students undertaking this course will develop skills in assessment and treatment within the field of Family Sensitive Therapy. The courses are multidisciplinary in nature. That is, courses are not limited to any particular health profession. This reflects the NSWIOP s commitment to quality mental health education and training to all health professionals working in the mental health field, and a philosophy of collaboration and partnership between professional groups. Years 1 and 2 On completion of years 1 and 2 students will be able to: Knowledge Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the theoretical bases and practical applications of Family Therapy. Demonstrate knowledge of the historical foundations of family work and the development of more recent approaches in Family Sensitive Therapy Demonstrate clinical proficiency in all phases of family work with a range of clients Critically analyse and evaluate family therapy outcome at an introductory level and incorporate research findings into clinical practice Develop basic skills in the critical evaluation of family practice Explore and analyse the relationships between their own family experiences and clinical work and the process and outcome of therapy Develop and demonstrate knowledge of one or more specialised areas of Family Therapy Skills Conduct thorough assessments, including a focus on process, the use of family life cycle issues, genograms and structural components of family interviews demonstrate competence in engaging clients in therapy and interviewing whole family groups Demonstrate competence in the application of practical skills of family therapy and have knowledge of how the different approaches developed and link together in contemporary practice Develop skills to evaluate therapy outcome on an ongoing basis throughout therapy and adjust interviewing style and techniques if necessary, to fit the family Master Family Therapy Overview

10 Multidisciplinary Program Family Therapy Programs Master Family Therapy Year 1 Prerequisite: Core Subjects: Undergraduate cognate qualification and relevant experience in field SDF615 Foundations of Family Therapy I SDF616 Foundations of Family Therapy II SDF617 Core Skills in Family Sensitive Therapy SDF618 Simulated Practice (Family Sensitive Therapy) Master Family Therapy - Year 2 Usually completed over one year (part time) with typical study load of two units per semester. 24 Credit points in total. Prerequisite: Completion Year 1 of program EDV036 Research Methods Introduction EVV012 Special Topics in Family Therapy Usually completed over two years (part time) with typical study load of two units per Core Subjects: semester. SDF620 Clinical Consultation I (Family Sensitive Therapy) 48 Credit points SDF621 Clinical Consultation II (Family Sensitive Therapy) in total. Students can graduate at this level with a GRADUATE DIPLOMA or progress to the next level. (Students intending to progress to third year of Master level must achieve an overall average of 65% or above and successfully complete EDV036 Research Methods Introduction) Master Family Therapy Year 3 Core Subjects: One of three electives (see Course Handbook) EMV312 Professional and Ethical Issues in Clinical Supervision SMF070 Current Debates in Mental Health SMF632 Therapeutic Perspectives in Family Sensitive Therapy Usually completed over three years (part time) with typical study load of two units per semester. 72 Credit points in total. Electives: One elective from the following Please see the Course Handbook for details on each elective unit: EVV025 Introduction to Attachment Theory GVA018 Interpersonal Trauma and Mental Health 1 (Impact and Recovery) GVA019 Interpersonal Trauma and Mental Health 2 (Interventions and Systems) SDF630 Clinical Consultation 111 (Family Therapy) Graduate at this level with a Master of Family Therapy 10 Master Family Therapy Overview

11 Electives See Postgraduate Handbook for unit descriptions EVV025 Introduction to Attachment Theory SDF630: Clinical Consultation 3 (Family Sensitive practice) EVV050: Independent Study GVA018: Interpersonal Trauma and Mental Health 1 (Impact and Recovery) GVA019: Interpersonal Trauma and Mental Health 2 (Interventions and Systems Master Family Therapy Overview

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13 Foundations of Family Therapy 1 SDF615 Workload This subject is offered over 1 semester (15 weeks). The workload is approximately 135 hours i.e. 9 hours of student effort per week including independent learning activities associated with distance education materials, directed readings, study tasks and assignment preparation. Attendance Semester 1: Compulsory Study Block: March, 2014 Status Core for Family Therapy Programme. Pre-requisite / Co-requisite Subjects Undergraduate degree in psychology, social work, occupational therapy, social welfare or clergy, nursing, or other related field and is currently employed where family work can be observed and applied. The unit is suitable for students who plan to seek employment either in the counselling or family therapy field or who work or intend to work in related areas where family therapy knowledge and skills are advantageous. Relationship to Course Objectives Unit content and structure Overview of the pioneers of psychotherapy and counselling theory and practice History of the early development of family therapy Principles of the interactional view, cybernetics and general systems theory Overview of Family Sensitive Therapy The triangle as the minimum necessary unit of observation The focus on process rather than content and the study of sequences Early models of assessment and treatment in family theory and practice Family life cycle/developmental issues and transgenerational patterns in the development of family problems Ethical practice in Family Therapy The application of Family Sensitive Therapy within the organisation Master Family Therapy Overview

14 Learning Outcomes As a result of participation in this unit students will be better able to: Demonstrate knowledge of the early development of family therapy theory and practice Understand the development of ideas of family therapy and their relation to current practice Understanding the role of wider systems, including treatment systems in how they impact on families Understand the role of family structure and process in shaping the development of problems. Review and critique the development of psychotherapy and counselling practice and their influences on the development of family therapy Analyse and critique the early models of family therapy studied Analyse and be able to apply ethical and professional practice in relation to couple and family work Be aware of systems issues within the organisation and the application of Family Sensitive Therapy mental health 14 Master Family Therapy Overview

15 Foundations of Family Therapy II SDF616 Workload This subject is offered over 1 semester (15 weeks). The workload is approximately 135 hours i.e. 9 hours of student effort per week. The unit comprises of self -directed learning activities associated with distance education materials, directed readings, study tasks and assignment preparation and on campus workshops. Attendance Semester 1: Compulsory Study Block: August, 2014 Status Core unit for Family Therapy programme. Pre-requisite / Co-requisite Subjects SDF 615 Foundations of Family Therapy 1 SDF 617 Core Skills in Family Sensitive Therapy Relationship to Course Objectives Unit content and structure Contemporary in family therapy and the implications for practice in clinical settings; The more recent models of assessment and treatment in family therapy; Constructionist and constructivist ideas and the influence of post-modernism; The relationship between expert and non-expert stances; and Current critiques, concerns and the present state of the field. Ethical practice in family work Applying Family Sensitive Therapy in the workplace Master Family Therapy Overview

16 Learning Outcomes As a result of participation in this unit students will be better able to: Define a range of models and therapeutic approaches in contemporary family therapy practice Compare and contrast post Milan, Narrative and Solution Focussed approaches, Bowen theory, Family Sensitive Therapy Develop an understanding of feminist and cultural critiques of family therapy Critically evaluate theoretical frameworks in relation to practice Understand ethical practice in relation to working with different families and in different contexts 16 Master Family Therapy Overview

17 Core Skills in Family Sensitive Therapy - SDF617 Workload This subject is offered over 1 semester (15 weeks). The workload is approximately 135 hours i.e. 9 hours of student effort per week, including on campus workshops, selfdirected learning activities associated with distance education materials, directed readings, study tasks and assignment preparation. Attendance Semester 1: Compulsory Study Block: March, 2014 Status Core in the Family Therapy programme. Pre-requisite / Co-requisite Subjects SDF615 Foundations of Family Therapy 1 Relationship to Course Objectives Unit content and structure Systemic models of practice in family therapy; The family context: understanding family life cycle, culture and the use of genograms in family assessment and therapy; The wider system: the impact of the therapist and the referral context; Evidence based and ethical practice in family therapy; Interventions and questioning techniques including hypothesizing; scaling questions, use of tasks, reflecting teams, feedback, reframing and sculpturing; Models of therapy: 1st order and 2nd order cybernetics; family therapy (Structural, Brief, post Milan, Narrative; feminist critique; postmodernism); Examination of ethical dilemmas in working with families; and, Assessment and formulation in Family Therapy. Integrating Family Therapy within the organisation Master Family Therapy Overview

18 Learning Outcomes As a result of participation in this unit students will be better able to: Have an increased understanding of core ideas and practices in family therapy Be able to assess families in terms of life cycle, culture and family functioning Know how to use genograms and apply a systemic formulation Be more familiar with the major models and approaches of family therapy Have begun to develop practice skills from each model Have a sense of which family therapy approach best suits your style of working Begin to develop a critical understanding of theory and integrative practice 18 Master Family Therapy Overview

19 Simulated Practice (Family Sensitive Therapy ) - SDF618 Workload This subject is offered over 1 semester (15 weeks). The workload is approximately 135 hours. Attendance Semester 2: Compulsory Study Block: August, 2014 Status Core for Family Therapy Programme. Pre-requisite / Co-requisite Subjects SDF 615 Foundations of Family Therapy 1 SDF 617 Core skills in Family Sensitive Therapy. Relationship to Course Objectives Unit content and structure Stages of the therapist-client relationship Engagement and interviewing skills Beginning the interview Working with the family: incorporating all family members in the interview process Questioning techniques considering the following theoretical frameworks: Frameworks; Structural; Solution focused approach; Narrative; Post Milan approach Bowen Incorporating diversity issues (gender; cultural aspects). Ethics Master Family Therapy Overview

20 Learning Outcomes By the end of the unit students will be able to: Critically reflect on their own practice as a clinician and evaluate the various models of Family Therapy; Have a clear understanding of models of Family Therapy and be able to apply these in simulated interviewing practice Establish clear contracts and evaluate the process of clinical intervention with clients; Be reflective in clinical interviewing practice and begin to challenge their clinical practices and identify best practice approaches to different presentations and settings; and Evaluate ethical practice and discuss areas of ethical consideration in service provision in reviewing the literature and ethical dilemmas. 20 Master Family Therapy Overview

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23 Research Methods Introduction - EDV036 Workload This subject is offered over 1 semester (15 weeks). The workload is approximately 150 hours i.e. 10 hours of student effort per week. Self-directed learning involves activities associated with distance education materials, directed readings, study tasks and assignment preparation. Attendance 2 day workshop plus self directed learning March, 2014 (Semester 1) August (Semester 2) Status This is a core unit for all students undertaking student at the Graduate Diploma level. The unit also can be taken as a stand-alone unit for professional development. Pre-requisite / Co-requisite Subjects There are no prerequisites for this course. Relationship to Course Objectives Consistent with the aims of Graduate Diploma level courses, this unit aims to broaden student s core skills and develop new skills and knowledge required for mental health service provision. Specifically this unit introduces students to the research process and to teach them how to access research material from appropriate sources. The focus is to develop students critical thinking and, in particular, to develop in them a critical approach to reading published research; to develop understanding of different types of research design as outlined in the course content and to train students to write literature reviews. Master Family Therapy Overview

24 Learning outcomes By the end of the unit, students will be able to: Develop an understanding of the different types of research methods that are used in the mental health area. In particular, they should develop a clear understanding of the differences between quantitative and qualitative research designs and the type of research investigation in which each is most appropriate; Understand the ethical issues that relate to clinical research; Access information about mental health research from various sources and how to evaluate the validity of this information; Conduct literature reviews and become involved in research projects; and Promote research and evidence-based practice within their workplace. 24 Master Family Therapy Overview

25 Special Topics in Family Therapy - EVV012 Workload This subject is offered over 1 semester (15 weeks). Attendance No on campus attendance required Status Core for Family Therapy Programme. Pre-requisite / Co-requisite Subjects This unit is an elective to the Diploma Course Relationship to Course Objectives This unit of study presents contemporary, commonly presented issues in Family Therapy. The aim of the unit is to enhance self-reflection of personal style in working with a range of mental health presentations commonly presented in hospital and community settings. Topics address a variety of issues providing students with up to date knowledge and literature in the field. Students will critique literature regarding assessment and management of problems and be able to consider individual, systemic and family contexts when addressing the issues. Unit content and structure Cross cultural therapy; Separation, divorce and re-partnering; Gender issues in family work; Family Therapy in mental health practice; Domestic violence; Child protection; Family Therapy in child, adolescent and family health services Working with children, working with adolescents; Family Therapy and old age; and Complex family presentations. Master Family Therapy Overview

26 Learning outcomes By the end of the unit students will be able to: Develop the capacity to undertake a comprehensive literature review and critique the material in relation to best practice in contemporary family therapy ; Critique the models of family therapy and be able to ascertain which model is best applied for different clinical presentations; Acknowledge and be able to articulate how difference and diversity impacts on couples and families; Identify and critique the dominant ideologies that define Family Therapy in mental health practice; Be knowledgeable about current legislation within the child protection field and be able to work with families that have been impacted by abuse and domestic violence; Be able to understand and critique the literature as it relates to family prac tice practice in old age/considering family needs across the lifespan; Identify and critique family models of practice with difficult and complex family problems where a member presenting with serious mental health and physical health problems; Have a solid understanding of the gender issues in family therapy; and Develop interviewing and assessment skills when working with couples/ relationship and re-partnering problems. 26 Master Family Therapy Overview

27 Clinical Consultation I (Family Sensitive Therapy ) - SDF620 Workload This subject is offered over 1 semester (15 weeks). The workload is approximately 135 hours i.e. 9 hours of student effort per week including distance education learning activities, readings, web forums and assignment preparation. Attendance Compulsory 2 x 2 day study block March & 5 6 June, 2014 Status This is a core unit for all students undertaking the Graduate Diploma level who wish to continue to Master level. Pre-requisite / Co-requisite Subjects SDF 615 Foundations of Family Therapy I SDF 616 Foundations of Family Therapy II SDF 617 Core Skills in Family Sensitive Therapy SDF 618 Simulated Practice (Family Sensitive Therapy) Students must be working in a clinical setting in which they have access to families. Relationship to Course Objectives This unit focuses on developing student s confidence and skills in applying family therapy interventions in their clinical casework. An integrated approach linking the various models and how they fit together will be presented through clinical case-presentations and consultation. Students will be encouraged to define the models of practice as applied within their own work practice and be able to demonstrate knowledge of theory and practice through clinical presentations. Master Family Therapy Overview

28 Unit content and structure Clinical case-presentations by students, including the use of audio and video presentations; Encouragement of students to develop critical and evaluative thinking in relation to case management; Ongoing facilitation of relational issues in systemic clinical practice; Provide opportunities for team consultation; and Promotion of evaluation in clinical practice. Learning outcomes By the end of the unit students will be able to: Develop confidence in using a range of family interviewing techniques; Continue to develop their understanding and clinical skills in working with the wider system; Utilise a team approach to develop hypotheses, generate questions and interventions specific to the presenting concerns of the family; Develop the capacity to utilise the consultation process and to take an active role in the development of personal learning; Critically reflect on their own practice as a clinician and be able to critically evaluate their work in the clinical supervision session; Have a clear understanding of models of clinical practice and be able to apply these within their own workplace; Establish clear contracts and evaluate the process of clinical intervention with clients; Be reflective in clinical supervision and challenge their clinical practices; and Develop high order skills in dealing with dilemmas in their clinical work and be able to implement change where necessary in their interventions. 28 Master Family Therapy Overview

29 Clinical consultation II (Family Sensitive Therapy) - SDF621 Workload This subject is offered over 1 semester (15 weeks). The workload is approximately 135 hours. Attendance Compulsory Study Block 2x2 days 4-5 August & August, 2014 Status This is a core unit for all students undertaking the Graduate Diploma level who wish to continue to Master level. Pre-requisite / Co-requisite Subjects SDF 615 Foundations of Family Therapy I SDF 616 Foundations of Family Therapy II SDF 617 Core Skills in Family Sensitive Therapy SDF 618 Simulated Practice (Family Sensitive Therapy) SDF620 Clinical Consultation I (Family Sensitive Therapy) Relationship to Course Objectives This unit of study provides students with the opportunity to have supervised practice of their clinical work within small group sessions. Students are required to bring their clinical case work to supervision sessions, bring families for consultation using the NSWIOP Clinic Rooms and/or audio/video tapes of their sessions for review. This unit provides students with the opportunity to practice various models of therapy under the guidance of skilled supervisor s experts in family therapy. Students will review the micro skills of assessment, formulation and intervention using a systemic interactional approach. This unit fosters reflective practice and aims to foster student increased awareness of their abilities in family therapy theory and practice. In particular, this unit encourages students to further develop their therapy skills and build on the knowledge and skills already developed in the previous units of study. Master Family Therapy Overview

30 Unit content and structure Clinical case presentations by students, including audio/video presentations and live presentations using the Clinic Rooms The use of the one-way screen and working as a team to provide consultation to interviewer Ongoing facilitation of relational issues in systemic-interactional family therapy Development of hypotheses Development of formulation and interventions in therapy Being able to work with whole family presentations and with complicated multi-problem presentations Ability to evaluate within session interactions and out-of-session interactions Ability to work with team Ability to work with wider system issues Applying ethical standards in clinical practice Conducting and writing up a clinical research report reviewing clinical practice Learning outcomes By the end of the unit students will be able to: Build on skills and knowledge already developed from SDF620; Critically reflect on their own development as a family therapist and be able to integrate learning from this unit and previous units to enhance assessment, formulation and intervention skills using a number of family therapy models of practice; Know when to use particular models of practice (i.e. techniques) for different presenting problems; Develop confidence in skills working with whole family groups form diverse backgrounds and with diverse and complicated clinical presentations; Be reflective and take responsibility for their own learning and actively seek out readings which extend students understanding of family therapy approaches; and Be able to apply ethical practice to a range of presenting problems. 30 Master Family Therapy Overview

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33 Current Debates in Mental Health EVV070 Workload This unit aims to enhance student s awareness and critical thinking on complex issues in family therapy. It has only a distance education component. The unit includes readings and textbooks, self-assessment activities, references and uses Australian material whenever possible. This unit of study is offered as a distance education module of study. Attendance Status No on campus workshop required This is a core unit for all students undertaking the Master level. Pre-requisite / Co-requisite Subjects SDF615 Foundations of Family Therapy I SDF616 Foundations of Family Therapy II EDV036 Research Methods Introduction EVV012 Special Topics in Family Therapy SDF617 Core Skills in Family Sensitive Therapy SDF618 Simulated Practice (Family Sensitive Therapy) SDF620 Clinical Consultation I (Family Sensitive Therapy SDF621 Clinical Consultation II (Family Sensitive Therapy) Relationship to Course Objectives This unit of study covers the major current debates as they relate to the mental health issues across the life span and the practice of family therapy. The unit aims to enhance critical thinking on complex and current issues in family therapy, and to challenge the way clinicians work with families. Master Family Therapy Overview

34 Unit content and structure Core debates that are current in the mental health field are covered including: Health promotion and prevention of mental illness should remain core business of the mental health professional Early detection and intervention: how early is too early and can this do more harm that good The coming of e-health: promises much but will cause more problems that it will solve Drugs for distress: keep them as an adjunct only, not front and centre of mental health interventions Learning Outcomes By the end of this unit, students will be able to - Critique and better understand the current debates that exist in mental health practice and review from a family therapy perspective Be able to analyse from their independent research, the core issues that illuminate each debate and be able to formulate an opinion about each debate Be able to identify, through independent research and discussion, a core debate relevant to family therapy practice and argue for and against the debate, before arriving at an informed opinion 34 Master Family Therapy Overview

35 Therapeutic Perspectives in Family Sensitive Therapy - SMF632 Workload This subject is offered over 1 semester (15 weeks). The workload is approximately 135 hours i.e. 9 hours of student effort per week. The unit comprises of self-directed learning activities associated with distance education materials, directed readings, study tasks and assignment preparation. There is no on campus workshop for this unit but students communicate using learning activities on the web forum. Attendance No on campus workshop required Status This is a core unit for all students undertaking the Master level. Pre-requisite / Co-requisite Subjects SDF615 Foundations of Family Therapy I SDF616 Foundations of Family Therapy II EDV036 Research Methods Introduction EVV012 Special Topics in Family Therapy SDF617 Core Skills in Family Sensitive Therapy SDF618 Simulated Practice (Family Sensitive Therapy SDF620 Clinical Consultation I (Family Sensitive Therapy) SDF621 Clinical Consultation II (Family Sensitive Therapy) Relationship to Course Objectives This unit extends on EVV012 and aims to enhance awareness and critical thinking of issues related to complex family presentations and diverse populations and contemporary issues that affect therapist working with families. Master Family Therapy Overview

36 Unit content and structure Family Therapy & Group Therapy Family Therapy in Adolescent Depression & Self Harm Family Therapy with Refugees Family Therapy with Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders Couple & Marital Therapy Family work in substance abuse and gambling addiction Family Treatment & Eating Disorders Integrating Models of Family Therapy Self Care for the Family Therapist Learning Outcomes As a result of participation in this unit students will be better able to: Critique models of practice as related to the differing complex clinical presentations where families present with multi problems; Identify the specific needs of special populations, (such as refugees, asylum seekers, clients with drug and alcohol problems and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders), and be able to apply relevant and best practice strategies to help clients; Demonstrate the capacity to work with complex clinical presentations; and Understand the complex presentations of different subsystems (e.g. adolescents, couples) and be able to work creatively applying the most appropriate mode of treatment. 36 Master Family Therapy Overview

37 Professional and Ethical Issues in Clinical Supervision - EMV312 Workload This subject is offered over 1 semester (15 weeks). The workload is approximately 150 hours i.e. 10 hours of student effort per week. Self-directed learning involves activities associated with distance education materials, directed readings, study tasks and assignment preparation. Attendance No on campus workshop required Status This is an elective unit for all students undertaking the Master level. Pre-requisite / Co-requisite Subjects This unit is a core of the Institute Masters general program. Relationship to Course Objectives This unit of study provides in depth coverage of theory and practice of clinical supervision. It requires students to analyse their experience of clinical supervision and be able to critically apply theory to practice. Students need to demonstrate through the assessment tasks that they have developed both the capacity to analyse their own practice as a clinical supervisor, and analyse the development of skills and knowledge of clinicians that they supervise. This unit covers issues relating to professional practice, ethical decision making and best practice in terms of clinical governance and care. This unit builds on the theoretical knowledge students have developed in family therapy enabling them to provide expert clinical supervision to those they supervise. Master Family Therapy Overview

38 Unit content and structure Critical Analysis of Clinical Supervision Theory and Practice Setting Up Good Clinical Supervision Providing Feedback and Review in Supervision Professional practice Ethical issues in service delivery and client care Supervision Interventions Supervision for Different Contexts of Practice Multicultural Supervision, Rural and Gender Issues in Supervision Supervision Relationship Issues: Dealing with Ethics in Supervision Evaluation and Performance Learning Outcomes At the end of the unit students will be able to; Critically analyse the theories of clinical supervision and how they can be applied to clinical practice; Critically examine clinical supervision across disciplines and work contexts so students are able to work within differing perspectives and agendas; Critically reflect on their own practice as a clinical supervisor and be able to critically evaluate the clinical supervision session; Have a clear understanding of models of clinical supervision and be able to develop these within their own workplace; Establish clear contracts and evaluate the process of clinical supervision; Provide both individual and group supervision and work across professional groups and various contexts of practice; Be reflective in clinical supervision and challenge clinical practices in a supportive and helpful way; Develop high order skills in dealing with dilemmas in supervision and be able to implement change where necessary in the workplace; Be able to identify potential barriers in clinical supervision and be able to effectively improve supervisor-supervisee relationships; Develop effective communication skills in clinical supervision in order to be able to provide effective feedback; and Deal with complex clinical issues and other issues relating to ethics that may arise in clinical supervision. 38 Master Family Therapy Overview

39 Level 3: Master Research Pathway EMV305 Research Methods 2 What the research stream offers You may have had some issue, or area of interest, in which you have always wanted to conduct research. The research stream (EMV305 and EMV306) provides a supportive environment for you to advance your research skills by undertaking a research project in an area of interest. In the past, a number of students have elected to undertake their research project in areas related to their current work practice Workload This subject is offered over 1 semester (15 weeks). The workload is approximately 150 hours i.e. 10 hours of student effort per week. Self-directed learning involves activities associated with distance education materials, directed readings, workshops, teleconferences and assignment preparation. Workshop Series Self-directed learning Negotiated 150 hours Required Textbook Howell, D. (2010), Fundamental Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences, 7th Ed. Duxbury. Status Core unit in Master of Mental Health (General Practitioner), (Perinatal & Infant), (Child & Adolescent), (Family Therapy), (Adult) and (Older Person) programmes. Pre-requisite / Co-requisite Subjects EDV036: Research Methods - Introduction. Relationship to Course Objectives Research Methods II builds on the existing courses held at the Institute. It aims to further students professional skills by teaching basic statistics and data analysis. Research Methods II will introduce students to basic statistics and data analysis for both quantitative and qualitative data, and thereby facilitate reading of the research literature within the discipline of mental health. It is anticipated that students who complete this course will be able to undertake a research project under supervision. Master Family Therapy Overview

40 EMV306a / EMV306b / EMV306c Research Project Workload This subject is offered over 3 semesters (45 weeks). The workload is approximately 450 hours i.e. 10 hours of student effort per week. Self-directed learning 450 hours Status Core unit in Master of Mental Health (General Practitioner), (Perinatal & Infant), (Child & Adolescent), (Family Therapy), (Adult) and (Older Person) programmes. Pre-requisite / Co-requisite Subjects EMV305: Research Methods 2. Relationship to Course Objectives The aim of the unit is to provide students with research experience including practical skills of conducting critical literature reviews and research formulation through to presentation. The project is run over 18 months to enable students to seek Ethics Committee approval and to conduct their research. Learning Outcomes As a result of participation in this unit students will be better able to: explain the research process; show awareness of the complexities of conducting research; and present findings of a literature review and research undertakings 40 Master Family Therapy Overview

41 For further information on these or other courses offered by the Institute please contact the NSW Institute of Psychiatry for a copy of the current Course Handbook or see the Institute website. The New South Wales Institute of Psychiatry Street Address: Cumberland Hospital East Campus 5 Fleet Street North Parramatta NSW 2151 Postal Address: Locked Bag 7118 Parramatta BC NSW 2124 Telephone: (02) Fax: (02) website: institute@nswiop.nsw.edu.au Master Family Therapy Overview