Structural Family Therapy (Classroom & Synchronous)

Training Provider: SINGAPORE UNIVERSITY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
Course Reference: TGS-2024048794
S$720
Original: S$2,400
Save S$1,680

About This Course

At the end of the course, participants will be able to demonstrate how to surface the presenting problem, and highlight the problem-maintaining patterns, develop skills in focusing on exploration of the past regarding family-of-origin, apply the clinical skills in exploring alternative ways of relating in the family interactions, discuss the philosophical and theoretical concepts of the Four-step Model, evaluate the therapist’s role in Structural Family Therapy and appraise the processes involved in the Four-step Model in a given clinical case/ setting. This course is for participants to upskill themselves and develop relevant competencies in the area of family counselling for the social service sector.

What You'll Learn

This course focuses on the application of practical counseling skills and techniques with families using the Structural Family Therapy Model. Participants will learn the theoretical concepts and framework of the Structural Family Therapy model developed by Salvador Minuchin and colleagues. Participants will analyze the Structural Family Therapy model to determine how best the model can be used to guide their approach to working with families. Participants will also learn clinical practice issues central to a systemic approach to family counseling through video segments of family interviews. This course encourages participants to draw on their previous experiences and apply the course materials into practiced skills through role-plays.

Entry Requirements

• Degree in counselling, and at least 1 year experience in counselling and currently doing counselling work
• Degree in related fields (psychology, social work and education), completed the 5 foundational modules, at least 3 year experience in counselling and currently doing counselling work at an SSA
• Master in Psychology or Master in Social Work, at least 3 year experience in counselling and currently doing counselling work at an SSA and completed the foundational module Practicum: Specialised Counselling Skills

Course Details

Duration 28 hours
Language English
Training Commitment Not specified
Total Enrolled New course
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