The Family Systems Institute



Family Systems Certificate Programs Questions from information events 2020What are the pre-requisites?It is important to have preliminary engagement with Bowen’s family systems theory. To have attended FSI seminars (which count as RPL), FSI conferences, reading groups or supervision from FSI faculty in your workplace. It is also a requirement to have a workplace setting that provides relevant case examples for the Certificate stream you are enrolling in. It is strongly recommended that people commence the program doing some RPL events. The only people eligible for entering without RPL are those who have done Bowen theory training at recognised network centres. I.E The Bowen Centre introductory course and - is the time commitment for the course? Can I do it while working full time?There is a lot of flexibility in the program. Discussion group modules tend to be at the end of the workday. Workshops are half day workshops. Family of origin groups are also at the end of a workday. Our recommendation is to do the additional parts of the program before signing up, such as the family of origin group, and workshops if you are concerned about your ability to fulfil the requirements. Core program is a commitment to 2 years to the modules and presentation days. The time commitment is incredibly manageable. The program is definitely possible on top of a full-time workload including the extra components. The assessment requirements and required reading have very reasonable expectations. There are two bonus events – pre-conference event and also an end of years symposium where scholars present work. Anyone doing certificate program gets free access to these events. These are put on in the same week as other required events in consideration of those travelling from outside Sydney.Advanced Certificate: How many days do I need to be face to faceEvery 6 months there are 2 days face to face (4 days in total). This is a great opportunity to meet faculty and peers and have more of a collaborative learning effort. Workshops are blended options, but everything else is done over zoom – discussion group modules and family of origin groups. They are generally the same time as the conference or end of year symposium of the FSI. There is the option to apply for special consideration for being remote. Plan for 2021 is to have collaborative learning face to face, but will be re-evaluated depending on COVID-19.What are the Reading requirements and the assessment task time requirements?There are around two hours of guided reading for each module/group meeting. The assessment tasks are not as onerous as writing an essay. There will also be pre-reading for workshops, but generally this is less than two hours in preparation.How are we assessed during the course?There are assessments for each of the modules based on participation and guided reading. There needs to be evidence of pre-reading and preparation as well as the written piece at the end of each module. At the end of the whole program a bigger piece of work integrating all of the 8 concepts is required. There are presentations each year where you bring your own thinking to the group for discussion. It is not as onerous as an academic course. The AAFT requirements are a deep engagement with the content of the course and made the learning your own. There is less assessment in the non-AAFT courses. There are module papers required for all 3 streams.How are the assessment tasks marked?The marking is pass/fail, not a bell curve. Assessment is more around demonstrating engagement with the reading and personal reflection. Is there integration with other theories like CBT and Narrative theory. Other family therapy approaches are considered. All participants are encouraged in discussion groups to consider similarities and differences with other approaches. For more information about Bowen theory and other approaches - link to podcast on the FSI website Jenny and Lily Mailer where this is touched on in general. does my previous learning with the FSI count towards the certificate program?Family of origin groups , supervision groups will be counted, seminars/workshops with the institute or a Family of origin group with the FSI that has been undertaken up to 8 years before enrolling in the program can be counted towards the requirements. At the end of the Advanced Certificate will I get any specific qualification or accreditationThe advanced certificate is a pathway to becoming registered with AFFT (Australian Association of Family Therapists). It is an accredited program so you could be an associated member until you fulfil the AAFT clinical requirements to become a full clinical member. Family therapist is not a registered term, but the advanced certificate allows you to be listed on the AAFT website. You can also generally use the training to meet CPD requirements for your professional body. It also allows you to become part of the graduate community which also feeds into our teaching group (for which you need AAFT accreditation). Is there any scope through the course to get clinical experience?This program is set up primarily that participants would have their own clinical work separate to the training. There are no clinical placements in the course. The flexible nature of the course means you could do the non-AAFT option of the program and then add the AAFT bridging components once you had the clinical work organised. How fluid are the movements between the non-clinical and the clinical certificateIt is possible to move between the AAFT program and non clinical Certifcate after 1 year in the program. Hence there is the possibility to add the requirements to meet the AAFT endorsed certificate but this may require extra time beyond 2 years. . Can International Students Apply for the Course?Yes, but with caveats. We don’t take students who are from significantly different time zones or who have recognised Bowen theory programs in their geographical area. Participants from the Asia Pacific region can be considered if they are able to attend the face-to-face intensives. We are not affiliated with a University, so we are restricted by rules around International Student fees so it’s the same price for local and international students. In unique circumstances we will look at a special consideration exemption request for those who can’t attend the compulsory face to face events due to being overseas. Is there a way of doing the course all in one year?NO- It really is a two-year program and we’ve tried to condense it as much as we can. Part of the reason for this is the way the modules roll over the two years. The supervision groups also run over the two years. There is a lot of value in doing it over the two years. Having a length of time is important to do it in terms of reflection and practical application in your own life. There are certainly options to have a very good learning experience over one year without doing the certificate program by condensing the required extra components and a family of origin group in one year. Can I guarantee that the course will be able to be completed within 2 years.The core components of the training (theory and discussion groups and intensives) are all completed in a 2 year period. However the required additional components (FoO, Supervision Groups, Seminars) may start part way through your 2st year and therefore flow over into an additional 6 months form the time of commencement. Remember that the required additional components can all be done prior to commencing the 2 year Certificate. Can I take time off from the course? The course is very spread out so most people don’t feed they need to take time off. The core program is something that you do commit to in chunks ie. A year at a time. You can’t do one module for example. There is the option to apply for up to 6 months leave if you need too. We normally try to get draft calendars out early so you can see whether you will be able to commit to the dates. What are the costsSee this link for the costs. that elements of the curriculum can be done in advance of registration and used as RPL. This would be deducted from the fees.How do I register for the program? Is there a waitlist?If you’re interested fill in an enquiry form from the web page: are capped for these programs so there is no guarantee of spaces. However the seminars can be commenced at any time and count towards RPL.SPECIFIC TO SYSTEMS IN MINISTRY STREAMAre workshops included in the Ministry certificate? There are specific workshops for the ministry stream. You are also welcome to attend workshops from the other streams if you were interested and they were relevant to your ministry. There are less requirements for workshops in the Ministry stream to make it more affordable.Is there a pathway from the certificate in ministry to the advanced certificate?The difference is in the supervision group. You would need to participate in the AAFT supervision group and different workshops if you wanted to switch to the advanced certificate. ................
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