This course further explores mental health theories used when working with clients. The focus of the course is on family systems theory. Application of these theories will occur at a field experience. Course is comprised of two parts: theory and field experience. The theoretical portion will focus on assessment procedures, including genograms and ecomaps, family sculpturing, art therapy, and treatment planning. The in-class portion of this course will consist of 45 hours of instruction. Field experience will provide students the opportunity to learn at a cooperating mental health agency, under the guidance of a licensed professional, for a minimum of 135 clock hours of off-campus learning.
Goals, Topics, and Objectives
- Assessment Procedures
- Describe the various family systems theories.
- Compare and contrast the following assessment procedures: Genograms, ecomaps, family sculpturing, and art therapy.
- Identify when to apply the above assessment procedures at a field experience.
- Family systems counseling techniques
- Examine the different treatment techniques when working with family systems settings.
- System analysis of family dynamics
- Apply proper assessment procedures therapy when working with family systems settings.
- Field experience
- Demonstrate the use of family therapy techniques at a field experience, within the scope of a mental health technician.
- Demonstrate the use of family therapy techniques at a field experience, within the scope of a mental health technician.
Assessment and Requirements
Assessment of academic achievement may include, but not be limited to case studies, field experience reports, quizzes, research projects, research papers, group assignments, or final exam.
Students must have a cleared criminal background check within the last year.
To be determined by program faculty.