FSCO705 – Working with Couples and Families/Whanau
Module code
FSCO705
Module title
Working with Couples and Families/Whanau
Prescription
This module introduces theory and practical skills for working with couples and families/whanau. Students will identify key issues that impact on couples and families/whanau and analyse relevant therapeutic interventions.
Programmes
- FA0802
NZQA Level
Level 7
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Based
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- 2.1 Critique relational dynamics within couples, families/whanau relationships
2.2 Engage and critique practice with couples and families/whanau
2.3 Analyse key issues that impact on couples and families/whanau
2.4 Critique relevant therapeutic interventions that address specific issues with couples and families/whanau - Content
- - Couples roles and dynamics
- Familywhanau history - genograms/whakapapa
- Cultural considerations
- Social, political, economic, cultural contexts for couple and whanau/family relationships
- Conflict - relationships
- Separation issues
- Effects of stress on individuals within relationships
- Effects of stress on relationships
- Strategies for change
- Therapeutic interventions
- Theories and models of practice - Teaching and Learning Strategy
- - Tutorials
- Tutor presentation
- Skills practice
- Videos
- Practice accounts
- Readings
- Role play
- Group work
- On-line - Learning and Teaching Resource
- Recommended Readings
Reading requirements and recommendations will be made available at the beginning of the teaching of this module.
