Working with Relationships
This subject draw on knowledge from previous subjects and perspectives on personality, the formation of habitual behaviour, the influence of the family of origin, culture and gender; and separation, divorce and step families. It will help you understand some of the complexities of relationship therapy, including attitudes, emotions and behaviours that have a positive or negative impact on relationships. This subject has been designed to comply with PACFA training requirements.
Quick Info
- Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
- Course code: SSC338
- Credit points: 10
- Subject coordinator: Rebecca Loundar
Prerequisites
The following courses are prerequisites:
Awards offering Working with Relationships
This unit is offered as a part of the following awards:
- Bachelor of Applied Social Science
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Applied Social Science
- Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Business
- Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
- Bachelor of Business
- Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Ministry
- Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Theology
- Bachelor of Ministry
- Bachelor of Theology
- Diploma of Arts
- Undergraduate Certificate in Arts
Unit Content
Outcomes
- Examine theories that underpin working with relationships and develop an understanding of the impact of systems, separation, divorce, step family, extended family, mental and physical health, behavioural and attitude patterns on relationships;
- Develop knowledge and skills in relationship counselling based on a range of modalities, including assessment, treatment planning and intervention;
- Practice, analyse and critique skills via counselling role plays based on acquired skills;
- Develop resources to assist in relationships counselling, incorporating appropriate theories and practices.
Subject Content
- From Individual to Relationship Work
- Definitions
- Principles of Interpersonal Intervention
- Gender Differences
- Couples Assessment
- The Need for Evidence-Based Therapy
- Why Couples Lose Hope
- The Process of Therapy
- Regrettable Incidents
- Conflict Resolution
- Strengthening Relationships, including Family
- Sex and Intimacy
- Forgiveness and the Moral Compass
- Creating Shared Meaning in Couples and Families
- Therapy Models: EFT, CBT for Couples & Families, Group Therapy
- Gottman Therapy, Best Practice
This course may be offered in the following formats
- Onsite (face-to-face)
- Online (eLearning)
- Intensives
- Extensives
Assessment Methods
- Critical Reflection via Forum Engagement (20%)
- Interview, Video, Notes and Analysis (50%)
- Presentation, Powerpoint and Handout (30%)
Prescribed Text
- Gottman, J.S., & Gottman, J.M. (2015). 10 principles for doing effective couples therapy. W.W. Norton & Company.
Please consult your instructor prior to purchasing any textbooks.