Module Descriptors
BEHAVIOURAL FAMILY THERAPY
XCPD40690
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 4
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Verity Mitchell
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
  • ASSIGNMENT weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Learning Strategies
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (36 hours)
12 hours Presentations and lecturers
12 hours Discussion and group work
8 hours Role play and feedback
4 hours Seminars

Guided Independent Study: (114 hours)
29 hours Reading
20 hours Researching information available on the web
20 hours Preparing portfolio
5 hours Preparing seminar work
40 hours Research, reading and producing critical reflection written work for assessment
Module Texts
Barker, P and Chang J (2013) Basic Family Therapy (6th Ed) Oxford: John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
Carr, A (2012) Family Therapy: Concepts, process and practice (3rd Ed) Oxford: John Wiley and Sons.
Falloon, I. Mueser, K. Gingerich, S. Rappaport, S. McGil,l C. Graham-Hole, V. Fadden, G. and Gair F. (2004) Meriden Family Work Manual (3rd Ed) Birmingham: Meridan West Midlands Family Programme.
Module Resources
Meriden pack per student
Library and IT services
Lap top and power point projector
TV and video
Blackboard
Module Additional Assessment Details
A Profile of evidence comprising of four sections relating to each of the learning outcomes with wordage for each section not exceeding 750 words (addressing all LO's)

Formative Assessment
Self, peer and tutor evaluation of experiential work utilising role play
Module Indicative Content
The full 5 day Meriden (West Midlands) approved Behavioural Family Therapy course, which includes

Rationale for Family/Carer Involvement
Engaging Family/Carers
Family/Carer Assessments
Information/Education for Families
Communication Skills
Problem Solving for Families
The challenges of Behavioural Family Therapy for Clinicians and Families