FI4S001 - Systemic Approaches to Clinical Practice 01 Sep 2013 - 31 Aug 2021 | Version 2

Associated Module Information

Module Code: FI4S001
Module Title: Systemic Approaches to Clinical Practice
Faculty: Faculty of Life Sciences and Education
Faculty Group: Psychology and Therapeutic Studies
Faculty Sub Group: Family Institute
Module Leader: Mary Morris
Module Team:
First Intended Intake: SEP 2012 Final Year of Intake: 2012
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 7
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100495 - counselling
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

Version 2
Valid From 01 Sep 2013
Valid To 31 Aug 2021

Module Aims

To provide a framework for an advanced level of theoretical understanding and skills development in the application of a systemic approach to working with individuals, couples and families.

Content Summary

This module reviews and critiques the fundamental conceptual framework upon which systemic psychotherapy is based. It starts with an historical overview of the development of the Milan Systemic approach and moves on to develop the students’ knowledge of the application of the systemic approach to practice. It also focuses on contemporary practices such developments in discursive approaches in the systemic field.

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Seminar 27
Tutorial 2
Practical classes and workshops 50
Supervised time in studio/workshop 6
Independent Study 115
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Demonstrate through critiquing systemic theory an advanced level of knowledge of family systems therapy, its theoretical underpinnings and explanation of the therapeutic relationship
LO2 Work within and utilise opportunities for group-work offered on the Course and in so doing mobilise autonomous resources for learning, convene the appropriate system of therapy and work proactively and co-operatively to formulate solutions.
LO3 Ability to work co-operatively within a clinical team
LO4 Ability to conduct interviews so that inferences about interactional patterns can be drawn.

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Portfolio Portfolio 1 Clinical competencies 0 3000 0 No 40
Written Assignment (CW) Essay (CW) 1 Title offered to students 0 4000 100 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Portfolio 1 ✘ ✔ ✔ ✔
Essay (CW) 1 ✔ ✘ ✘ ✘

Reading List

Anderson H & Jensen P (2007) Innovations in the Reflecting Process New York:Norton

Boscolo L & Bertrando P (1996) Systemic Therapy with Individuals London: Karnac

Bor R & Watts M (1999) The Trainee Handbook: A guide for Counselling and Psychotherapy Trainees Sage: London

Carr A (2006 2nd ed) Family Therapy, concepts, process and practice London: Karnac

Dallos R & Draper R (2009) An Introduction to Family Therapy Open University Press Buckingham

Carmel Flaskas & David Pocock 2009 Systems & Psychoanalysis London: Karnac

Flaskas Carmel et al (2005) The space between: experience, context and process in the therapeutic relationship London: Karnac

Fran Hedges (2005) An Introduction to Systemic Therapy with Individuals Basingstoke: Palgrave MacMillan

Groen.Martine and Van Lawick. Justine [2009] Intimate Warfare Regarding the fragility of family Relations, London, Karnac.

Jenkins. Peter [2007] Counselling, Psychotherapy and the Law, London, Sage.

Johnsen,A.,Sundet, R.,& Wie Torsteinsson, V. (2004) Self in Relationships –Perspectives on Family Therapy from Developmental Psychology.London, Karnac

McNamee S & Gergen K. Eds. (1992) Therapy as Social Construction Sage: London

Anne Rambo, Charles West, AnnaLynn Schooley & Tommie V Boyd (2013) Family Therapy Review. Contrasting Contemporary Models London: Routledge

Jim Wilson (2007) The Performance of Practice: Enhancing the Repertoire of Therapy with Children London: Karnac