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Clinical Practicum: Families (PSYT90040)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Overview
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This clinical practicum is designed to provide closely supported training in clinical work and promote the participants’ practical application of the theoretical material covered in PSYT90038. The clinical practicum is conducted in small groups (approximately 3 to 5 participants per group), under the guidance of experienced supervisors.
This subject will cover:
- Forms of engagement that may be employed and the development of a therapeutic relationship;
- Various forms of family systems intervention;
- Specific types of family therapy questioning techniques;
- Strategic, structural and systemic theoretical perspectives; and
- The maintenance of a log in which therapeutic contacts with families will be recorded.
Intended learning outcomes
Participants will hone specific therapeutic skills required for effectively conducting family work, accounting for:
- The process of engaging families;
- The goals of therapy;
- Forms of questioning; and
- Ethical issues and continuity of care issues.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, participants should be able to:
- Evaluate the effectiveness of their interventions with families;
- Utilise problem-solving skills in determining how to modify a treatment plan for work with families, as appropriate;
- Identify avenues for ongoing consultation and supervision around family work.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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PSYT90038 | Foundations of Working with Families | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Curently working 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
- Case assessment of 3,000-3,500 words due end of semester (worth 70%)
- Clinical log of 1,500-2,000 words due end of semester (worth 30%)
- Minimum 80% attendance at practicums (hurdle requirement)
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 February 2018 to 27 May 2018 Last self-enrol date 9 March 2018 Census date 31 March 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 4 May 2018 Assessment period ends 22 June 2018 Semester 1 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.
- Subject notes
It is required that applicants have a Working With Children Check before commencing 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