Module Details

Module Code: COUN6001
Title: Family Systems Application
Long Title: Family Systems Application
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( September 2019 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 7620 - Counselling
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: In this module students will learn
i) the principles and practices of constructing a family genogram;
ii) to construct and analyse a genogram of his/her own family of origin;
iii) to identify transgenerational family patterns and their impact.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Describe and review the process of analysing a family genogram.
LO2 Construct a genogram of his/her own family of origin using a professional software application.
LO3 Describe and analyse the concept of transgenerational patterns and how they are transmitted in the extended family system
LO4 Identify key transgenerational patterns in his/her extended family system and review their impact.
LO5 Describe and analyse key transgenerational factors which have influenced his/her own personal process.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Family systems theory and Family systems application are interdependent modules and should be taken in the same semester
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Constructing and analysing family genogram
Using genogram software. Constructing a genogram. Analysing a genogram. Assessing the impact of transgenerational patterns. Using a genogram to identify unresolved personal process issues. The principles and practices involved in dealing with grief and loss.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 50
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
Construct Family of Origin Genogram.
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 50
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 3,4,5
Assessment Description
Analysis of Genogram
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

This module has no Full Time workload.
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Experiential Lecture Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Researching, constructing, and analysing family genogram Every Week 3.00 3
Independent Learning Non Contact Reading, Research Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Monica McGoldrick, Randy Gerson, Sueli Petry. (2008), Genograms, W.W. Norton & Co., New York, [ISBN: 978-0393705096].
  • Roberta M. Gilbert. (2006), The Eight Concepts of Bowen Theory, Leading Systems Press, Falls Church, VA, [ISBN: 978-0976345510].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Rupert F.. (2008), Trauma Bonding and Family Constellations, Green Balloon Publishing, Frome, UK, [ISBN: 9780955968303].
  • Titelman, P (Ed). (2014), Differentiation of Self-Bowen Family Systems Theory Perspectives, Routledge, London, [ISBN: 9780415522052].
  • Marianne Schneider Corey, Gerald Corey. (2015), Becoming a Helper, 7th. Brooks/Cole Pub. Co., Pacific Grove, Calif., [ISBN: 9781305085091].
  • Salvador Minuchin. (2013), Families & Family Therapy, 2nd revised. Taylor & Francis Routledge, London UK, [ISBN: 9780415665414].
  • David Schnarch. (2009), Passionate Marriage, WW Norton & Co., New York, [ISBN: 9780393334272].
  • Humphries, Tony. (1996), The Family - Love it and Leave it, 2nd revised. Gill & MacMillan, Dublin, [ISBN: 9780717124909].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_HCOUI_6 Certificate in Counselling Skills 2 Mandatory
CR_HCOUN_6 Higher Certificate in Arts in Counselling Skills 1 Mandatory