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Basic Interventions (PSYC90006)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 6.25On Campus (Parkville)
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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 subject focusses on the development of knowledge and skills related to basic evidence-based behavioural and cognitive interventions. A range of learning experiences are included: lectures, large group discussions, clinical demonstrations, clinical case material, role-plays, and small workgroup experience. Emphasis is on shared experience and cooperative learning based around the students' shared expertise and the total resources available to the larger group. At the end of semester students will attend a full-day workshop aimed at providing them with further opportunities to practice the skills taught throughout the semester. In addition, students undertake homework tasks which they report and discuss via the subject blogging tool. Finally, there are also large class discussions and the opportunity to share information across workgroups.
Intended learning outcomes
Skills
On completion of this subject students should demonstrate skills in:
- Selection, tailoring and implementation of appropriate evidence-based behavioural and cognitive interventions on the basis of an initial case formulation, whether individuals, dyads or carers/dependents.
- Monitoring outcomes and modifications of a range of behavioural and cognitive interventions with care given to the appropriateness of interventions with a variety of clients across a range of problems, disorders and settings.
- Evaluation of symptom reduction, therapeutic outcomes, the therapeutic alliance and client progress throughout therapy.
Knowledge
On completion of this subject, students should:
- Describe the historical, theoretical and empirical bases of and support for specific brief interventions;
Application of Knowledge and Skills
On completion of this subject, students should:
- Possess a basis for continued learning and skill acquisition in the development and delivery of brief interventions and more complex psychotherapeutic interventions.
Generic skills
Problem identification and problem solving skills
Written, oral and interpersonal communication skills
Information integration skills
Last updated: 14 March 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into one of the following:
- 527CL Master of Psychology (Clinical Psychology)
- 527CN Master of Psychology (Clinical Neuropsychology)
- 080CL Master of Psychology (Clinical Psychology)/Doctor of Philosophy
- 080CN Master of Psychology (Clinical Neuropsychology)/Doctor of Philosophy
- MC-PROPSYC Master of Professional Psychology
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Completion of APAC approved psychology studies to fourth-year (Honours) level.
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: 14 March 2023
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
A written assignment
| End of semester | 60% |
A practical exercise
| Mid semester | 40% |
| Hurdle requirement: At least 80% attendance of all classes and tutorials (based on 12 weeks of lecturing) | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Attendance at a clinical training workshop: Working as a CBT Practitioner
| N/A |
Last updated: 14 March 2023
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Benita Green Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 1.5 hours per week for 12 weeks per semester; plus (for clinical students only) 6 hours of cognitive therapy tutorials over 12 weeks and two 6-hour clinical workshops. Total time commitment 85 hours Teaching period 28 February 2022 to 29 May 2022 Last self-enrol date 11 March 2022 Census date 31 March 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 6 May 2022 Assessment period ends 24 June 2022 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
85 hours
Last updated: 14 March 2023
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Martin, G. & Pear J. (2010). Behaviour modification: What it is and how to do it. (9th Ed.) Pearson Prentice Hall.
Kazantzis, N. Mark A Reinecke. M. A. & Freeman, A. (2009). Cognitive and Behavioural Theories in Clinical Practice.
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Last updated: 14 March 2023