Family Assessments (10 cpd hours)

About this module:

This online module aims to provide participants with the knowledge required to conduct an initial family therapy interview, a thorough understanding of how to develop a systemic case formulation and when to work with individuals versus whole families. It considers child, adolescent and adult mental health practice.

The module consists of 6 self-paced sections and includes video demonstrations, practical examples, reflective tasks, readings and a short quiz.

The course is suitable for health and welfare professionals who currently work or intend to work with families. This module will take 8-10 hours to complete, including learning tasks, readings and assessments (10 cpd hours).

Learning outcomes:

• To develop knowledge of how to structure the first family therapy interview and to gather relevant information for a biopsychosocial assessment
• To identify the family’s needs and resources available 
• To know how to undertake a systemic case formulation
• To identify strengths and resources of the family and identify predisposing, precipitating and maintaining factors of the presenting problem that can lead to a clear case formulation
• To develop an understanding of when to work with individuals versus whole families 
• To know how to assess families in child, adolescent and adult mental health practice
• To be able to use the comprehensive family assessment to develop a treatment plan.
   

Cost of Course: $125.00 AUD

 

This course is approved by the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) as Approved Professional Development