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School of Psychology

Working with the Family within Education (C8987S)

Working with the Family within Educational and Multi-Agency Systems

Module C8987S

Module details for 2025/26.

15 credits

FHEQ Level 6

Module Outline

Students will gain knowledge in including the wider system around CYP in formulations, Psychoeducation to teachers & families, Planning, preparing & delivering groups; parent/carer group interventions for anxiety, worry, exam stress, sleep problems, behaviour problems & self-harm.

Full Module Description

Students will gain knowledge in including the wider system around CYP in formulations, Psychoeducation to teachers & families, Planning, preparing & delivering groups; parent/carer group interventions for anxiety, worry, exam stress, sleep problems, behaviour problems & self-harm.

Module learning outcomes

Demonstrate knowledge and competence in developing psychologically-informed formulations of young people’s mental health difficulties which include the wider system around the young person.

Demonstrate competence in developing and delivering psychoeducation workshops, or groups to families, or peer support as an intervention.

Demonstrate knowledge in the delivery of psychoeducation workshops, or groups to families, or peer support as an intervention..

TypeTimingWeighting
Report (2500 words)Summer Vacation Week 1 Thu 16:0060.00%
PresentationSemester 2 Assessment Week 1 Thu 16:0040.00%
Timing

Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.

Weighting

Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.

Mr Tom Bostock

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Ms Emma Casson

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Ms Nik Mansfield

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Mr Peter Garwood

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