Psychological Interventions

    Unit code: APH4001 | Study level: Undergraduate
    Credit points
    12
    (Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
    Location
    Footscray Park
    Prerequisites
    N/A
    Overview
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    Overview

    This unit of study develops students' knowledge base and conceptual abilities in the principles and practice of key psychological interventions. The unit focusses on the application of psychological intervention, and how it is used in the formulation of psychological problems. The unit places a special emphasis on the cultural appropriateness of interviewing and intervention strategies.

    Learning Outcomes

    On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

    1. Appraise the principles that underpin psychological interventions;
    2. Demonstrate interpersonal communication and interview skills at a pre-professional competency level;
    3. Identify and critique a range of professional literature that examines psychological intervention in various cultural contexts; and
    4. Critically review the application of a chosen intervention in a counselling role play.

    Assessment

    For Melbourne campuses

    Assessment type: Test
    |
    Grade: 20%
    Multiple choice and short answer test on Psychological formulation (30minutes)
    Assessment type: Literature Review
    |
    Grade: 40%
    Review of professional literature that examines psychological interventions in a range of contexts. (1800 words)
    Assessment type: Exercise
    |
    Grade: 40%
    OSCE - Demonstration of a CBT therapeutic skill in a simulated therapy exercise (15 minutes)

    Required reading

    Process-Based CBT: The science and core clinical competencies of cognitive behavioural therapy.
    Hayes, S.C., & Hofmann, S. G. (2018).| New Harbinger.

    This will be enriched with additional sources per session (e.g. articles and case studies).

    As part of a course

    This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

    Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
    LHWP | Bachelor honours degree | Duration: 6 years
    Bachelor of Psychological Studies (Honours)
    AHPA | Bachelor honours degree (stand alone) | Duration: 1 year
    Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
    ABPC | Bachelor honours degree | Duration: 4 years

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