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Foundations of Parent and Liaison Work (PSYT90039)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
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Semester 2
Overview
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The coursework subjects allow participants to develop an understanding of the principal theoretical and clinical concepts associated with individual child treatment, individual adolescent treatment, family work, and work with parents, teachers, and other professionals who are involved in a case.Each subject consists of a series of 12 seminars, held between 9:00 am and 11:00 am on Wednesday mornings. The seminars combine didactic teaching with discussion and experiential learning.
This subject will cover:
- specific aspects of developmental theory, cognitive-behavioural theory, psychodynamic theory and systems theory perspectives which may be used to understand and work effectively with families;
- various forms of family therapy intervention and their application in specific situations;
- various forms of family behaviour and appropriate methods of intervention; and
- common challenges with respect to engaging and working with families.
Intended learning outcomes
Participants will develop their understanding of:
- The principal theoretical orientations employed in clinical work with families;
- The fundamental concepts that these theoretical orientations are based upon;
- The rationale for selection of one form of treatment over another; and
- The application of appropriate therapeutic interventions.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, participants should be able to:
- Outline the principles of clinical work with parents
- Identify the principles of liaison work with teachers, doctors, mental health professionals, referrers, solicitors and other professionals who may be involved in the continuity of care
- Identify the principles of working with culturally and linguistically diverse clients
- Examine and discuss the principles of consultation and networking
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Experience in the field.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- Minimum seminar attendance of 80% as a hurdle requirement
- One essay of 4,000 words due at end of semester (worth 75%)
- One take-home test of 1,000 words due Week 6 (worth 25%).
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Sophie Havighurst Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 23 July 2018 to 21 October 2018 Last self-enrol date 3 August 2018 Census date 31 August 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 21 September 2018 Assessment period ends 16 November 2018 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
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