Advanced Therapy Skills: Working with Families and Groups (PXMH7106)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2023
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
School
Medical School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Incompatible
PXMH7036, PXMH7047
Prerequisite
PXMH7101, PXMH7102, PXMH7103, PXMH7107, PXMH7104 and PXMH7108
Companion
PXMH7110
Assessment methods
Art Therapy FoS: visual journal (20%), family therapy essay (30%), and
co-facilitated group intervention (50%)
Psychotherapy FoS: academic journal (20%), class presentation (40%), and essay (40%)
Course enquiries
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | Herston | In Person | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025) | Herston | In Person | Profile unavailable |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
This course will focus on the knowledge and skills required to work with families and to provide group therapy. The course will critically engage with theoretical frameworks, core principles and shared approaches of family and group therapies with an emphasis on how they are applied to diverse populations. Family and group engagement, clinical skills including treatment planning and assessment of outcome measurement will be emphasised.
