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MCEP317
Systematic Therapy and Crises Interventions

MQF Level: 7

ECTS Value: 3 ECTS

Contact Hours: 15

Self Study Hours: 36

Assessment Hours: 24

 

Overall Objectives and Outcomes

Psychologists work at supporting and collaborating with different systems including the family system and school systems. Systemic interventions focus on relationships between people rather than zooming simply on the individual. In this module, course participants will reflect on how Systemic Theory can be applied and integrated in the work of the psychologist.  Course participants will be exposed to systemic theories and how systemic approaches and techniques can be used in psychology practice within schools. In the second part of this module, course participants will be presented with how to respond as a professional when a crises/disaster occurs particularly related to the school environment or experienced by a number of students.

 

By the end of this module, the learner will be able to:

Competences

a. Manage and support school communities during a crisis situation when requested to help;

b. Intervene with the affected persons in the immediate situation of a crisis and helping them to build resilience afterwards;

c. Support the persons affected during critical incidents including students, teachers and other personnel;

d. Collaborate, guide and consult with other professionals during critical incidents;

e. Be responsible to identify when a systemic approach is appropriate while working with learners;

f. Acquire competence in working with different systems (particularly families and schools).

Knowledge 

a. Describe and identify systemic interventions and related theories;

b. Outline different systemic interventions;

c. Identify models of intervention to be used during critical incidents;

d. Describe models of helping survivors cope and be resilient during crises and disasters situations;

e. Identify how to prepare oneself and the team to intervene when critical incidents arise.

Skills

a. Assess where systemic interventions are recommended or necessary;

b. Apply appropriate basic systemic approaches to the situation;

c. plan for crisis interventions within school communities;

d. Work collaboratively with other professionals and the school system during crises;

e. Evaluate the interventions offered and their outcomes.

Assessment Methods

This module will be assessed through: Assignments.

Suggested Readings

Core Readings List 
  1. Carr, A. (2012). Family Therapy: Concepts, Process and Practice. US: John Wiley & Son Ltd
  2. Dallos, R., & Draper, R. (2015). An Introduction to Family Therapy: Systemic Theory and Practice. Milton Keynes: Open University Press.
  3. Frost, M. (2015). The impact of digital technology use in high school critical incidents: Why schools need to update their current policies. Australian Journal of Middle Schooling; Vol. 15 (1), p28-35.
  4. Lahad, M et al. (2015). The “BASIC Ph” Model of Coping and Resiliency: Theory, Research and Cross-Cultural Application. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
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