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Coun 3501 2018
Coun 3501 2018
Coun 3501 2018
Course Code: COUN 3501 Course Equiv. Code(s): HSC 1552, COUN 3581
Course Hours: 42 Course GPA Weighting: 3
Prerequisite: SSW 2500
Corequisite: N/A
Laptop Course: Yes No X
Delivery Mode(s): In class X Online Hybrid Correspondence
Authorized by (Dean or Director): Judeline Innocent Date: July 2017
Prepared by
First Name Last Name Email
Randy Uyenaka randy.uyenaka@durhamcollege.ca
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PLAR Eligibility
Yes X No
X Assignment
X Exam
Portfolio
Other
Student receiving a credit for this course will have This course will contribute to the achievement of
reliably demonstrated their ability to: the following Essential Employability Skills:
CLO1 Describe changes in the meaning, structure and X EES 1. Communicate clearly, concisely and
composition of "family" that have occurred in correctly in the written, spoken, and visual form that
Canada over the past half Century fulfills the purpose and meets the needs of the
audience.
CLO2 Contrast the family systems approach and the
concept of "individual in context" to a more X EES 2. Respond to written, spoken, or visual
traditional individually oriented approach messages in a manner that ensures effective
communication.
CLO3 Describe family functioning in the context of
ecological influences and perpectives X EES 3. Execute mathematical operations accurately.
CLO4 Analyze family development and structure X EES 4. Apply a systematic approach to solve
according to a family life cycle perspective problems.
CLO5 Describe major family counselling models as X EES 5. Use a variety of thinking skills to anticipate
they relate to social service work and/or child and solve problems.
and youth work interventions
X EES 6. Locate, select, organize, and document
CLO6 Recognize issues of diversity when assessing information using appropriate technology and
and working with families information systems.
CLO7 Apply principles of family dynamics, X EES 7. Analyze, evaluate, and apply relevant
interactional patterns and structure when information from a variety of sources.
assessing a family
X EES 8. Show respect for the diverse opinions,
CLO8 Construct a family genogram and discuss it's values, belief systems, and contribution of others.
clinical usefulness in working with families
X EES 9. Interact with others in groups or teams in
CLO9 Develop a basic intervention plan that is ways that contribute to effective working
consistent with the family systems approach relationships and the achievement of goals.
Family Assessment Part One CLO3, CLO4, CLO7 EES1, EES2, EES4, 15
EES5, EES6, EES7,
EES10, EES11
Total 100%
Notes:
ISBN: 978-1-133-31262-8
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOng7C5rRhU&feature
Evaluation
Evaluation
Evaluation
Identify family systems boundary patterns including "enmeshed" versus "disengaged" boundaries.
Describe the systems theory concepts of homeostasis, and circular causality as they relate to work with
families.
Describe key functions of family subsystems.
Analyze the impact of multigenerational patterns on current family system functioning.
Discuss Test 1
Evaluation
https://youtu.be/j2EU_2wK5LE
Evaluation Weighting
Test One Ch. 1, 2 & 3 20%
Evaluation
Identify the beliefs and values involved in a strengths-based family work approach.
Define the concept and qualities of resilience as they relate to family functioning.
Identify the various components of a family's ecosystem; microsystem, mesosystem, exosystem and
macrosystem.
Recognize the impact of a family's ecosystem on overall family functioning.
Evaluation
Identify the tasks for the beginning phase of intervention with families; engagement, assessment, goal setting
and contracting.
Explain the use of empathy to engage each family member in the beginning phase of intervention.
Discuss common pitfalls made by new social service workers and or child and youth workers in the beginning
phase.
Examine qualitative assessment tools that provide a comprehensive understanding of families.
https://youtu.be/mwKnqvIGLaI
Evaluation Weighting
Family Assessment Part One Due Beginning of Class 15%
Observe families through structured qualitative assessment tools including a family genogram.
Apply various assessment tools, such as an Ecomap to a case example.
Construct a multigenerational genogram of the student's own family.
Apply technology to create a multigenerational genogram.
Discuss Test 2
Genopro demonstration
https://youtu.be/OylOmQtAork
Evaluation
Evaluation Weighting
Test 2 Ch. 4, 5, 7 & 8 20%
https://youtu.be/hLfaNQF7trs
Evaluation Weighting
Genogram Showcase 5%
Evaluation Weighting
Family Assessment Part Two Due Beginning of Class 15%
Evaluation Weighting
In Process (cumulative) 5%
Evaluation Weighting
Test 3 Ch. 9, 10, 11, 13 & 14 20%