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Basic Interventions (PSYC90006)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 6.25On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
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This subject is designed to equip students with core knowledge and skills in helping people who are experiencing psychological problems. Such problems may occur when things going awry in a person’s habitual ways of thinking, their behavioural patterns, their emotional functioning, or in their relationships, health, or life circumstances. The focus of this subject is on brief psychological interventions, mostly based in the CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy) tradition, that have evidence of effectiveness for a range of common problems and disorders. The psychological interventions covered in this subject are frequently used in Australia and are approved as Focussed Psychological Strategies for those with a Mental Health Treatment Plan under the Medicare Better Access Scheme.
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 for individuals, dyads or carers/dependents.
- Monitoring outcomes following implementation of a range of behavioural and cognitive interventions.
Knowledge
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- 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 be able to:
- Describe brief interventions that are appropriate to particular clients' needs and determine when more complex interventions are appropriate.
Generic skills
Problem identification and problem solving skills
Written, oral and interpersonal communication skills
Information integration skills
Last updated: 8 November 2024