Summer 2018 - EDUC 871 G002
Family Counselling (3)
Class Number: 7397
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Wed, 4:30–7:20 p.m.
Surrey
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Instructor:
Masahiro Minami
mminamia@sfu.ca
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Prerequisites:
EDUC 870.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
Students discuss models of family dynamics and instructional interventions applicable by school personnel in family counselling interactions. Concepts and techniques will be explicated through discussion and simulation.
COURSE DETAILS:
This course is designed to assist students in broadening their theoretcial understanding of family counselling. Topics of discussion include
a) an introduction and historical foundations to family counselling
b) an introduction to family assessment and case conceptualization
c) principles of family and group dynamics
d) an introduction to a variety of established family therapy models currently used by practitioners in the field (e.g., psychodynamic, transgenerational, experiential, structural, strategic, behavioural/cognitive-behavioural, brief/solution-focused, narrative), and
e) contemporary family mediation and reunification strategies.
Students will also explore developmental, cultural, ethical and research issues in family counselling and mediation. This course alone will NOT qualify students to practice family counselling/mediation or refer to themselves as family counselors/mediators.
COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:
By the end of the course students will:
1. Understand the historical and current theoretical perspectives of family counselling
2. Understand the basics of family assessment and conceptualization
3. Understand the basic principles of family and group dynamics
4. Understand the basic application of a variety of theoretical frameworks used in the practice of family counselling and be able to describe differences across perspectives
5. Be familiar with a variety of skills used during family or couples counselling/family mediation and reunification
6. Explore their own family of origin and its implications
7. Be aware of current popular/diverse cultural views of family and marriage
8. Understand ethical practice and considerations in family counselling
9. Be familiar with research in family counselling, mediation and reunification.
The format of the course will be a blend of didactic instruction, student presentations, seminar-discussions, video viewing, experiential exercise, and creative portfolio.
Grading
- Presentation/Roundtable discussion facilitation 30%%
- Learning portfolio 50%%
- Systemic formulation team paper 20%%
Materials
REQUIRED READING:
Goldenberg,I., Stanton, M., & Goldenberg, H. (2016) Family Therapy: An Overview. Cengage Learning ISBN-10:1305092961 ISBN-13:978-1305092969
Graduate Studies Notes:
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Registrar Notes:
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