Hill, M. ed (1999) Effective Ways of Working with Children and their Families, London, Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
Shulman, L. (2009) The skills of helping individuals, families, groups and communities. Belmont, CA: Brooks Cole.
Price, S, Price, C, McKenry, P (eds) (2009) Families and Change. London: Sage.
White, K. (2008) The Growth of Love. Abingdon, Bible Reading Fellowship.

This module incorporates several inter-related learning strategies. The interactive learning groups will provide lectures and seminars involving a combination of group activities, student led work, simulations, skills practice, discussion etc. The independent study provides opportunity for reading, library based and online research. The remote learning in the professional practice work place will help develop professional skills.

This module will explore sociological and theological concepts of childhood and family, including family systems theory. There will be an exploration of issues surrounding family stress and breakdown including loss and the pastoral and spiritual care skills needed for working with different family units and for assessment, designing, delivering and evaluating interventions in specific contexts e.g. community or healthcare.

A critical analysis of the student's work with children and families including:
a) context and setting
b) relevant theory and models
c) at least two examples of assessment and intervention
d) contemporary issues
e) good practice
To encompass the learning outcomes [1-5]

Interactive whiteboard and data projectors
On-site library and internet access to Staffordshire University Library
Access to internet connected PCs
Appropriately equipped and accessible lecture rooms
Practice based: appropriately equipped office/study space, admin support, meeting rooms, art/craft resources, volunteer helpers