Family Dispute Resolution

Course aim

To enable students to develop advanced skills in critically analysing and applying contemporary family theory, concepts and approaches to assist families in conflict.

Course content

Family functioning and dynamics. Impact of separation on families. Identify and respond to the dynamics of domestic and family violence, Identify and respond to gender and power, assess and respond to safety concerns, ability to screen for family and domestic violence. Child focus and child inclusive practice, working with adolescents, grief and loss theory, property settlements in families post separation. Practice issues for family dispute resolution practitioners including familiarity with certificates, intervention orders and parenting plans. Elder centred practice , culturally sensitive practice in family disputes, indigenous and international perspectives.

Textbook(s)

Fisher,L & Brandon,M 2012, Mediating with Families , 3rd edition, Thomson Reuters , NSW

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAGILL
Workshop	3 hours x 13 weeks
EXTERNAL, MAGILL, ONLINE
External (Online learning activities)	3 hours x 13 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Major essay, Minor essay

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 1)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.