PSYC71-503: Counselling Psychotherapies and Clinical Skills

Description

This subject provides formal academic training in foundation counselling skills and selected evidence-based psychotherapies and interventions. The psychotherapies covered include Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Group Therapy Processes. Students undertake skills training in interviewing and counselling, developing the therapeutic alliance and therapeutic techniques across the lifespan. Non-specific factors and their influence on psychological interventions are covered. A critical thinking approach to the research underpinning and evaluation of empirically validated treatments is emphasised.

Subject details

Learning outcomes

1. Apply evidence-based and scientific methods to professional practice across the lifespan in empirically valid and culturally responsive ways.
2. Employ professional communication skills, in a culturally responsive manner.
3. Identify psychological disorders using a recognised taxonomy.
4. Conduct professional interviews and assessments and synthesise information from multiple sources, including assessment of risk, to formulate a conceptualisation of the presenting issues to determine the most appropriate interventions, including management of risk.
5. Interpret and communicate findings in written formats, including formal psychological reports, using culturally appropriate language.
6. Demonstrate knowledge of empirically supported interventions, and monitoring clients’ progress and intervention outcomes.
7. Rigorously apply professional practice policies and procedures.
8. Critically evaluate contemporary scientific literature to inform practice.
9. Apply advanced psychological knowledge of clinical psychology formulation and taxonomy.
10. Apply advanced psychological knowledge to culturally responsive assessment in the area of clinical psychology.
11. Apply advanced psychological knowledge to culturally responsive interventions in the area of clinical psychology.

Enrolment requirements

Subject outlines

• May 2021 [Standard]
• May 2020 [Standard]
• May 2019 [Standard]
• May 2018 [Standard]
• May 2017 [Standard]

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