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Clinical Practicum: Parent&Liaison Work (PSYT90041)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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Semester 2
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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 PSYT90039. 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.
- Specific strategies required in clinical work with parents.
- The form and nature of liaison work with parents.
- The process of liaison work, linking and networking with professionals.
- Primary, secondary and tertiary consultation.
- Issues in liaison and consultation.
- The maintenance of a log in which therapeutic contacts with parents and professionals will be recorded.
Students should note that attending and undertaking activities in this subject will not be possible without at current Working with Children Check.
Intended learning outcomes
Participants will hone specific therapeutic skills required to effectively conduct clinical and liaison work with parents, and liaison / consultation with other professionals who are concurrently involved with cases, accounting for:
- Ways of conceptualising and intervening when working with parent(s) or parent figures.
- Liaison work with parent(s) or parent figures and professionals.
- Principles of continuity of care and consultation.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, participants should be able to:
- Evaluate the effectiveness of their parent and liaison work;
- Utilise problem-solving skills in determining how to modify their parent and liaison work, as appropriate;
- Identify avenues for ongoing consultation and supervision around parent and liaison work.
Last updated: 3 November 2022