PSYC6506

Clinical Psychology with Children and Families

Faculty of Science and Information Technology School of Psychology

10 Units 6000 Level Course

Available in 2013

Callaghan Campus	Semester 2

Previously offered in 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

Introduces students to the aetiology and assessment of the more common disorders of young children, including problems of sleeping, eating, elimination, fears and phobias, and defiant/oppositional behaviours, and integrates this teaching with instruction on methods of intervention, especially behavioural interventions, for these problems. Methods for child protection are also included.

Objectives

At the conclusion of the semester students will be able to:

1. Identify the factors determining the formation and maintenance of the common psychological problems of young children.
2. Develop appropriate treatment plans for the amelioration of children's problems.
3. Communicate the conclusions of assessments of children's problems to the children's caregivers.
4. Engage the children's caregivers in therapeutic alliances appropriate to the implementation of treatment plans.
5. Implement treatment plans and evaluate their success.
6. Identify signs that children are in need of protection and take appropriate action.

Content

* Problems with sleeping
* Problems with eating
* Problems with elimination
* Fears and phobias
* Defiant/oppositional behaviour
* Interventions with families
* Behavioural interventions
* Other intervention strategies
* Child protection

Replacing Course(s)

None

Transition

Not applicable

Industrial Experience

Assumed Knowledge

It is assumed that students will have completed a four-year program in Psychology which has been accredited by the Australian Psychological Society.

Modes of Delivery

Internal Mode

Teaching Methods

Problem Based Learning
Seminar
Workshop

Assessment Items

Essays / Written Assignments	Essay/s based on material presented in classes and readings.
Group/tutorial participation and contribution	1. Class participation demonstrating preparation and involvement. Students will be rated on their (1) focus on the working problem, (2) commitment and professional attitude, (3) respect for the contributions of others, (4) participation in deliberations, (5) Quality of information provided.

Contact Hours

Seminar: for 3 hour(s) per Week for Full Term

Compulsory Components

Requisite by Enrolment	This course is only available to students enrolled in the Master of Clinical Psychology, Doctor of Clinical Psychology, PhD in Clinical Psychology,and the Doctor of Clinical and Health Psychology programs.

Timetables