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Assignment Title: A critical reflection of the benefits and challenges of therapeutic approaches that might be used to support children and families. Key themes to remember Person-centred therapy Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Systemic or family therapy Play therapy mindfulness Attachment-based approaches nurture groups Community Introduction: Approx. 500 words including: What the essay will consider. EG: This essay explores… Explain that there are lots of reasons why a child or family might benefit from therapeutic support. Explain there is a difference between therapy and therapeutic interventions and provide references for definitions you provide Consider theory such as the Bio-Psycho-Social Model and/or Ericksons Theory to show an understanding of why there might be times when people would benefit from therapeutic support. Explain what the essay will cover in terms of themes and the reflection. Main body of the essay: Approx. 3,000 words – 5 x 600 word sections. Write approx. 600 words for each of the themes we cover in class. For each theme you are answering the overall assignment title which is to critically consider the benefits and challenges of therapeutic approaches that can support children and families. Refer to guidance notes at the end of each lecture. The key to success is to write your 600 words EVERY week so you are writing your essay bit by bit. Final Reflection: 1,000 words. This can be written in the first person. You first need to provide some theory around why reflective practice is so important. Then think about something you learnt on the module in some depth but relate to your own personal experience. – You could reflect on your own childhood – e.g. – you might write that you wish you had attended a support group when you went through a difficult time, but you didnt have access to one, or that you had pastoral support in school that was helpful / unhelpful for X reasons. Relate back to the theory and references from the module. – OR you might consider a child you have met on placement or a child in your family / network that you think would benefit from a therapeutic intervention for X reasons – or that you did see benefit for X reason etc. – OR you can think about yourself as a future professional and what you might carry through into your practice that you can imagine being helpful. This section is very much your choice on what you want to reflect on that is relevant to your learning, but to get those high marks do link back to theory and reference well. ive attached some useful resources and PowerPoint that should help assist.