PSYC6531
10 units
6000 level
Course handbook
Description
PSYC6531 introduces students to important aspects of clinical psychology interventions suitable for diverse child, adult and geriatric populations. Psychological interventions covers many areas of expertise and skill including understanding referral questions and psychological disorders, acquiring relevant information about the client's history, choosing appropriate psychological interventions, establishing therapeutic alliances and administering interventions in the clinical setting, evaluating client progress and outcomes as well as communicating with clients, systems and other stakeholders. PSYC6531 is comprised of skills workshops and specialised seminars (online and face-to-face).
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 2 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Apply advanced psychological knowledge to culturally responsive interventions in the area of clinical psychology (APAC standard 4.2.3).
2. Select, tailor and implement appropriate evidence-based interventions on the basis of an initial case formulation, whether individuals, dyads or carers/dependents (APAC standard 4.2.3 i).
3. Monitor outcomes and modify based on evolving case formulation and intra- and interpersonal processes, with care given to the appropriateness of interventions for the client or clients within their wider context (APAC standard 4.2.3 iii).
4. Consult and collaborate with other professionals regarding clinical planning and referrals, particularly in the context of complex case presentations (APAC standard 4.2.3 iii).
5. Conduct evidence-based practice in the understanding and management of psychological disorders, including across the age range and across modalities such as e-health approaches (APAC standard 4.2.3 iv).
6. Evaluate symptom reduction, therapeutic outcomes, the therapeutic alliance and client progress throughout therapy (APAC standard 4.2.2 iv).
Content
1. Overview of evidence based psychological interventions.
2. Culturally responsive interventions in clinical psychology.
3. Developmentally appropriate interventions in child, adult and geriatric populations.
4. Therapeutic evaluations (e.g., client progress and outcomes, therapeutic alliance).
5. Delivery and evaluation of evidence-based interventions.
Requisite
This course is only available to students enrolled in the Master of Clinical Psychology [40187] or the Doctor of Philosophy (Clinical Psychology) [12452].
Assumed knowledge
Successful completion or concurrent enrolment in PSYC6501 and PSYC6502.
Assessment items
Project: Recorded intervention and self-reflection
Quiz: Quiz 1
Quiz: Quiz 2
Contact hours
Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan
Self-Directed Learning-1
- Online 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Seminar-1
- Face to Face On Campus 3 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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