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Advanced Structured Psychotherapies (PSYT90084)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2019
Overview
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The advanced subject is aimed at any clinician working within the mental health field who wants to further develop practical skills and application in implementing Evidence Supported Structured Psychotherapies in a range of mental health settings and conditions. It comprises a range of learning activities. These include pre reading of prescribed texts and articles, on line discussions, case write ups, tutorials and skill development workshops.
The Advanced subject will focus on the development and application of specialised structured psychotherapy skills for specific Anxiety Disorders (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Phobias, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), Eating Disorders, Psychotic Disorders, Bipolar Disorders and Personality Disorders.
Intended learning outcomes
To acquire advanced knowledge and skills required to apply the theory and practice of structured psychotherapy to the treatment of people with Mental Health Disorders. At the end of the subject participants will have developed advanced competencies in the practice of structured psychotherapies such as CBT in specialist clinical areas.
- Critically discuss the application of advanced training and skill development in structured psychotherapies for serious Mental Health Disorders
- Provide examples of case conceptualisations for individuals with phobic disorders, eating disorders, psychotic disorders, bipolar disorders and personality disorders
- Develop and demonstrate advanced competence in the use of behavioural and cognitive interventions
- Apply advanced skills to specific disorders (e.g. exposure and response prevention for OCD)
- Design a treatment plan specifically tailored to an individual’s needs and based on a comprehensive conceptualisation of the case
- Demonstrate the ability to critically analyse one’s skill development using reflective practice and an experimental approach
- Critically appraise the research evidence available for specific structured psychotherapies in the treatment of mental health disorders such as anxiety disorders, bipolar disorders, eating disorders, psychotic disorders and personality disorders
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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PSYT90083 | Basic Structured Psychotherapies | No longer available |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
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 report of 1,500 words due end of semester (worth 20%)
- Demonstration of skills via structured role plays during class. Assessed by workshop facilitators using Cognitive Therapist competency checklist. 2 workshops durng Semester. (Worth 20%)
- Critical writing assignment of 3,000 words due week 6 (worth 35%)
- Completion of 5 journal entries containing application and outcome of specific structured psychotherapy skills in clinical practice. One journal entry marked bi-weekly. (Worth 25%)
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2019
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
This subject is delivered online with two full day on-campus workshops.
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 Master of Mental Health Science
Last updated: 3 November 2022