Preface Chapter 8
Sample Syllabus iv-vi Key Terms 58
Multiple-Choice Questions 59
Chapter 1 Discussion Questions 63
Key Terms 1 Case Synopsis 64
Multiple-Choice Questions 2 Additional References 65
Discussion Questions 10
Chapter 2 Chapter 9
The Daniels Family 11 Key Terms 66
Multiple-Choice Questions 67
Chapter 3 Discussion Questions 72
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Key Terms 15 Case Synopsis 73
Multiple-Choice Questions 16 Additional References 74
Discussion Questions 21
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Case Synopsis 22 Chapter 10
Additional References 23 Key Terms 75
Multiple-Choice Questions 76
Chapter 4 Discussion Questions 81
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Key Terms 24 Case Synopsis 82
Multiple-Choice Questions 25 Additional References 83
Discussion Questions 30
Case Synopsis 31 Chapter 11
Additional References 32 Key Terms 84
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Multiple-Choice Questions 85
Chapter 5 Discussion Questions 90
Key Terms 33 Case Synopsis 91
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Multiple-Choice Questions 34 Additional References 92
Discussion Questions 39
Case Synopsis 40 Chapter 12
Additional References 41 Key Terms 93
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Multiple-Choice Questions 94
Chapter 6 Discussion Questions 98
Key Terms 42
Multiple-Choice Questions 43
Discussion Questions 47 Test Bank for Multiple Choice
Case Synopsis 48 Chapters 1 & 2 99
Additional References 49 Chapters 3 & 4 100
Chapter 7 Chapters 5 & 6 101
Key Terms 51 Chapters 7 & 8 102
Multiple-Choice Questions 52 Chapters 9 & 10 103
Discussion Questions 55 Chapters 11 & 12 104
Case Synopsis 56
Additional References 57
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, Sample Syllabus
John Doe University
Fall 2012
I. COURSE TITLE: Case Conceptualization in Family Therapy
Course Number:
Times/Days:
Location:
II. INSTRUCTOR:
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Phone:
Email:
Office:
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III. COURSE DESCRIPTION:
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This course explores how family therapists conceptualize families through
particular theoretical lenses. Students will learn how to conceptualize how
families develop problems and how therapists assist families in problem
resolution through various family therapy theories. This course is an application
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class where students apply the concepts of family therapy models with a particular
family.
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IV. LEARNING OUTCOMES:
To complete this course successfully students must:
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o apply various family therapy models to a family
o articulate how varying family therapy approaches explain the theory of
problem formation
o articulate how varying family therapy approaches explain the theory of
problem resolution
V. REQUIRED TEXTS AND MATERIALS:
• Case Conceptualization in Family Therapy. Boston: Pearson.
VI. COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
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, Exams: There will be two exams (a mid-term and final exam) in this course,
consisting of a combination of multiple choice and/or essay questions.
Paper: This semester you will need to choose a family therapy model that is not
presented in our textbook, Case Conceptualization in Family Therapy. Using the
Mosley family as your client, you will need to apply your chosen model to the
family. Your paper should have three sections including a Theory of Problem
Formation, Theory of Problem Resolution, and a Case Transcript that implements
the ideas you covered in the first two sections. The paper should be a minimum of
10 pages, with a minimum of 5 reference citations taken from the founder(s) of
the approach that you choose.
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VII. COURSE SCHEDULE and TOPIC OUTLINE:
Class schedule subject to modification, but not without prior notification.
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Week 1: Developing Conceptualizations
Read Ch. 1 of CCFT
Week 2: Developing Conceptualizations
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Reach Chs. 1 & 2 of CCFT
Week 3: Natural Systems Theory
Read Ch. 3 of CCFT
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Week 4: Contextual Therapy
Read Ch. 4 of CCFT
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Week 5: Satir Growth Model
Read Ch. 5 of CCFT
Week 6: MRI Brief Therapy
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Read Ch. 6 of CCFT
Week 7: Mid-Term Exam Week
• Midterm Exam
Week 8: Strategic Family Therapy
Read Ch. 7 of CCFT
Week 9: Milan Systemic Family Therapy
Read Ch. 8 of CCFT
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, Week 10: Structural Family Therapy
Read Ch. 9 of CCFT
Week 11: Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Read Ch. 10 of CCFT
Week 12: Narrative Family Therapy
Read Ch. 11 of CCFT
Paper Due
Week 13: Evolving Conceptualizations
Read Ch. 12 of CCFT
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Week 14: Final Exam Week
• Final exam
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VIII. GRADING CRITERIA:
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Final Course Grade:
Your final grade is determined by your performance on the following:
Participation 10%
Paper 30%
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Mid-Term Exam 30%
Final Exam 30%
TOTAL 100%
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A = 94-100 C+ = 78-79
A- = 90-93 C = 72-77
B+ = 88-89 C- = 70-71
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B = 82-87 D+ = 68-69
B- = 80-81 D = 60-67
F = below 60
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