IGNOU MCFT-007 Assignment 2026
Counselling and Family Therapy: Applications and Interventions
Last updated by IGNOU: 24 Jul 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 03 Nov 2026, 04:25 pm.
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| Course code | MCFT-007 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Counselling and Family Therapy: Applications and Interventions |
| Programme | Master of Science in Counselling and Family Therapy (MSCCFT)MSCCFT |
| School | School of Continuing Education |
| Assignment code | MCFT-007/TMA-7/ASST-7/July 26 |
| Session | July 2026 Session |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) | 31 Mar 2027 |
| Last date (December exam) | 30 Sept 2026 |
| Medium | English |
About the MCFT-007 assignment
The MCFT-007 assignment covers counselling and family therapy applications involving school difficulties, cohabitation, older couples, trauma, substance abuse and child therapies. It also explores family relationships, parenting, illness-related caregiving and therapeutic techniques. This second-year MSCCFT assignment is based on Units 1–19.
The tutor-marked assignment has two compulsory sections worth 100 marks altogether. Section A contains six descriptive questions worth 10 marks each, with a maximum of 300 words per answer. Section B contains eight short-note topics worth 5 marks each, requiring about 150 words per topic. The official listing gives the assignment a 30% weightage.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Section A, Q1 | 10 | Discuss factors that cause difficulties at school. |
| Section A, Q2 | 10 | Explain issues involved in interventions with couples in cohabiting relationships. |
| Section A, Q3 | 10 | Discuss satisfaction and conflict within marriages among older couples. |
| Section A, Q4 | 10 | Describe how a counsellor could support a client's recovery from trauma. |
| Section A, Q5 | 10 | Explain the family's role in reducing substance-abuse relapse. |
| Section A, Q6 | 10 | Present an analytical discussion of critiques of child therapies. |
| Section B, Q1 (i) | 5 | Write a short note on conflict between parents. |
| Section B, Q1 (ii) | 5 | Explain the concept of fusion in relationships. |
| Section B, Q1 (iii) | 5 | Outline assertiveness training in a short note. |
| Section B, Q1 (iv) | 5 | Describe arrangements for children's custody and visitation. |
| Section B, Q1 (v) | 5 | Discuss the burden experienced by caregivers during illness. |
| Section B, Q1 (vi) | 5 | Explain detouring in a short note. |
| Section B, Q1 (vii) | 5 | Write a brief account of yoga therapy. |
| Section B, Q1 (viii) | 5 | Explain positive self-talk in a short note. |
This is a summary of each question. Download the official PDF above for the exact questions and word limits.
How to write and submit it
- Answer every question in both sections, keeping each Section A answer within 300 words and each Section B short note to about 150 words.
- Handwrite your responses rather than typing or printing them. Copying from university study material earns zero for the affected question, while copying another student's responses can lead to rejection.
- Put your enrolment number, name, full address, signature and date at the top right of the first page. Put the programme title, course code and title, assignment code and study centre name at the top left.
- Use A4 ruled paper that is not very thin, leave a 4 cm left margin and at least four lines between answers, and fasten the pages securely.
- Use separate sheets for each course assignment, number every answer and finish all questions in one section before moving to the next.
- Review the relevant units, organise your points logically and write clear, relevant answers neatly, underlining points you want to emphasise.
- Submit to the Coordinator or Programme Incharge of your allotted study centre, not to the Student Evaluation Division at headquarters. If a centre change is pending, use your original centre until the university notifies the change.
- Submit by the university's notified deadline for term-end examination eligibility, obtain and retain a submission receipt, and keep a photocopy of your assignment.
Submission dates: 31 March 2027 (June 2027 term-end examination); 30 September 2026 (December 2026 term-end examination)
Frequently asked questions
Which session does the MCFT-007 assignment cover?
The PDF is labelled July 2026 Session. The official listing includes July 2026 and January 2027.
What are the MCFT-007 assignment submission deadlines?
The official listing gives 30 September 2026 for the December 2026 term-end examination and 31 March 2027 for the June 2027 term-end examination.
What are the maximum marks and weightage?
The assignment carries 100 marks. Its weightage is 30% according to the official listing.
Are all questions compulsory, and what are the word limits?
All questions in both sections are compulsory. Each Section A answer must not exceed 300 words, and each Section B short note should be about 150 words.
Can I submit typed answers for MCFT-007?
No. The PDF requires handwritten responses and does not permit typed or printed answers.
Where should I submit the assignment?
Submit it to the Coordinator or Programme Incharge of your allotted study centre. Obtain a receipt and keep both the receipt and a photocopy of your responses.
Other IGNOU MSCCFT assignments
- MCFT-001: Human Development and Family Relationships
- MCFT-002: Mental Health and Disorders
- MCFT-003: Counselling and Family Therapy: Basic Concepts and Theoretical Perspectives
- MCFT-004: Counselling and Family Therapy: Applied Aspects
- MCFT-005: Counselling and Family Therapy: Research Methods and Statistics
- MCFT-006: Applied Social Psychology
- MCFTE-001: Marital and Family Therapy and Counselling
- MCFTE-002: Child and Adolescent Counselling and Family Therapy
- MCFTE-003: Substance Abuse Counselling and Family Therapy
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