Applying Systemic Principles in Professional Contexts

This module forms the first part of our PG Cert Family Therapy and Systemic Practice course

Every individual is part of a network of significant relationships. The systemic approach explores and uses this network, looking at the beliefs which give meaning to people's actions and focusing particularly on communication. It hears people's stories and helps them to make new sense of things.

This course is for healthcare staff and other professionals who work with families, couples and individuals. It will help you get to grips with systemic working and thinking. You’ll learn different perspectives on the work you do, and a new approach to working with families, individuals and couples.

The course won’t qualify you as a family therapist, but the course is accredited by the Association of Family Therapy (AFT) and is often referred to as “foundation level training”. It’s the equivalent of the first year of four years' training to qualify as a family therapist. As it is accredited, this module can be used to access any year 2 training (often referred to as "intermediate level training" in the country.

Assessment is by one 3,000-word essay and a portfolio which includes a weekly reflective account of your learning. To comply with AFT’s requirements the course is extended, to complete in early July.

Teaching takes place in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, at the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Servies (CAMHS) Newtown Centre on Nursery Road.

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Take this module as part of our PG Cert Family Therapy & Systemic Practice.