PSYC6502
10 units
6000 level
Course handbook
Description
A key role of clinical psychologists is to help people with their problems. In this course you will learn the basics of therapeutic interactions with clients, including the establishment and maintenance of therapeutic alliances, history taking, counselling, motivational interviewing, cognitive behaviour therapy, and treatment termination. Teaching methods utilise skills workshops and seminar.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 1 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Form therapeutic contracts and establish therapeutic relationships with individuals, couples, and groups. (Competencies 3.3, 3.6, 4.2.2iv)
2. Facilitate their clients' definitions and explorations of their problems. (Competencies 3.6, 3.7, 3.9, 4.2.3i, 4.2.3ii)
3. Promote their clients' commitment to change through the use of motivational interviewing. (Competencies 3.2, 3.7, 3.9, 4.2.2iv,)
4. Effectively use the main techniques of cognitive behavioural therapy. (Competencies 3.2, 3.7, 3.9, 4.2.2iv)
5. Deal effectively with common challenges to the therapeutic relationship including issues related to ensuring public safety within professional practice. (Competencies 3.3, 4.2.3.ii)
6. Demonstrate accurate self-reflection on their applied clinical skills. (Competencies 3.14, 3.15)
7. Critically evaluate contemporary scientific literature to inform practice. (Competency 3.16)
8. Interpret and communicate findings in writing using culturally appropriate language. (Competency 3.8)
Content
- Formation and maintenance of therapeutic relationships.
- History taking
- Basic counselling skills
- Motivational interviewing
- The behavioural components of cognitive behavioural therapy
- The cognitive components of cognitive behavioural therapy
- Treatment termination
- Interventions with couples and groups
- Resolving challenges to the therapeutic alliance
Requisite
This course is only available to students enrolled in the Master of Professional Psychology [40117], the Master of Clinical Psychology [40187], or the Doctor of Philosophy (Clinical Psychology) [11539].
Assumed knowledge
It is assumed that students will have completed a four-year program in Psychology which has been accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).
Assessment items
Project: DVD of recorded counselling session with self-reflective report
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement - Must pass this assessment item to pass the course.
Written Assignment: Treatment Plan I Motivational Interviewing
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement - Must pass this assessment item to pass the course.
Written Assignment: Treatment Plan II Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement - Must pass this assessment item to pass the course.
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan
Seminar-1
- Face to Face On Campus 3 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Course outline
- PSYC6502 - Semester 1, 2024 (Callaghan) (PDF, 264.8 KB)
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