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Infant Observation 1 (PSYT90028) // Further information
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Semester 1
fvtsalo@unimelb.edu.au
Administrative Contact
Victoria Kingsley
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
- Miller, L. et al. (eds.) (1989). Closely Observed Infants. Duckworth Press. London.
- Harris, M. (1987). Some Notes on Maternal Containment in Good Enough Mothering, In Collected Papers of Martha Harris and Esther Bick (ed) M.H. Williams. Clunie Press. London.
- Rustin, M. (1988). ‘Encountering Primitive Anxieties: Some Aspects of Infant Observation as a Preparation for Clinical Work with Children and Families’. Journal of Child Psychotherapy, 14 (2).
- Bolton, C. (2000). Granny goes to Baby Obs. Australian Journal of Psychotherapy. [reprinted in Infant Observation, Volume 10, Issue 2 August 2007 , pages 129 – 141]
- Magagna, J. (1987). ‘Three Years of Infant Observation with Mrs. Bick’. Journal of Child Psychotherapy, Vol 13 (1).
- Subject notes
It is required that applicants have a Working With Children Check before commencing this subject.
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Type Name Course Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Science Course Master of Mental Health Science - Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022