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

1. Identify the factors determining the formation and maintenance of common psychological disorders of older children and adolescents.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the assessment procedures and their appropriate application to the presenting case.
3. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the various intervention strategies appropriate in these cases.
4. Explain concept of 'best practice' as determined by evidence-based treatments for the amelioration of these problems.
5. Show an awareness of the impact of the problems and interventions on the young person's social milieu.

1. Problems of emotional distress
2. Problems with eating
3. Problems of personality development
4. Problems of substance abuse
5. Problems of social identity and social development
6. Adjustment problems in adolescence
7. Behavioural interventions
8. Other intervention strategies

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It is assumed that students will have completed a four-year program in Psychology which has been accredited by the Australian Psychological Society. It is also assumed that students will have completed PSYC6506 Clinical Psychology with Children and Families.

Internal Mode

Problem Based Learning
Seminar
Workshop

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