Family Support

Course description

Family Support

This module is suitable for all qualified mental health practitioners. Participants will be required to find a practice supervisor with expertise in this area.

You may undertake this module as part of the BSc Hons Professional Practice.

The treatment of mental illness would not be possible without the support of family members. Recognising the impact that mental illness has on them and the support they need is the basis of this module. It will provide you with a foundation in working with families, and it includes theories and skills associated with engagement, assessment, psychoeducation and co-working (in line with NICE Guidelines 2009).

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Suitability - Who should attend?

Study at Level 5 or above within the last five years.

Outcome / Qualification etc.

You will gain an appreciation of the ways having a family member with an illness can impact on other family members.
You will widen your skills in a range of interventions for supporting families affected by psychosis.
You will experience co-working with a fellow student and benefit from skilled supervision.