Contemporary Family Therapy Models: Attachment Based Family Therapy (ABFT), Functional Family Therapy (FFT), Multisystemic Therapy (MST) and The Open Dialogue Approach

This module covers four models of therapy, providing an overview and the core concepts of how to apply the different approaches when working with clients. 

Part 1: ABFT reviews of the work of empirically informed family therapy model that is manualised emotion-focused therapy that aims to repair interpersonal ruptures and rebuild secure-based parent-child relationship.  

Part 2: FFT module provides an overview of this short-term intervention (12-15 sessions) that combines systemic therapy and cognitive –behavioural therapy. The five distinct phases of engagement, motivation, relational assessment, behaviour change, and generalisation are described with examples of its application given. 

Part 3: MST module provides the framework for this problem-focused intervention that incorporates structural family therapy, behavioural parent training and CBT.

Part 4: Open Dialogue approach. This module provides an overview of how to apply this model in practice which involves a consistent family/social network approach to care carried out through meetings involving the patient together with his or her family members and extended social network. 10 – CPD hours.

Successful completion of this E-Learning Course earns 10 ACMHN continuing professional education (CPE) points. 

This course is accredited by the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses (ACMHN).

This module is 1 of 6 modules in the Core Skills in Family Therapy Course.
Modules can be undertaken separately ($110), or as a discounted package in the full 6-module course ($550).

Flyer Core Skills in Family Therapy (PDF)

Course Fee: $110.00 AUD
12 months access
10 CPD hours