Assessment Description: In order to effectively support individuals, couples & families in a therapeutic context, one must first adopt a Social Constructionist worldview. Discuss this statement drawing on the literature relating to both Social Constructionism & approaches to couple & family counselling. a) Define and explain Social Constructionism b) Select & analyse various couple & family counselling approaches from the perspective of principles & ideas of Social Constructionism c) Demonstrate the ability to research the literature & familiarity with key texts relating to these areas. Extra marks will be given for references outside set texts, which indicate wider research. Answering the question and responding to the topic. 10 Links to theories and concepts. 10 Word count, readability, and structure 3 Number and choice of appropriate references. 4 Correct referencing style: in?text references and reference list. 3
