PSYCHOL 7136 - Advanced Child & Adult Intervention
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2015
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code PSYCHOL 7136 Course Advanced Child & Adult Intervention Coordinating Unit Psychology Term Semester 2 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N Prerequisites PSYCHOL 7131 Restrictions Available to M Psych (Clin) and PhD/MPsych (Clin) students only or by permission of Head of School Assessment Class participation and 2 assignments (1 written and 1 practical video exercise) Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Associate Professor Diana Dorstyn
Additional Academic Staff:
Dr Linley Denson
Ph - +61 8313 4128
Email - linley.denson@adelaide.edu.au
Program Administrator:
Mrs Janine Flory
Ph - +61 8313 1540
Email - janine.flory@adelaide.edu.au
Location: Level 4, Hughes BuildingCourse Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
At the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1 Apply knowledge and clinical skills in the practice and application of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) 2 Demonstrate competence in selecting and conducting an empirically-based intervention for a common psychological disorder 3 Develop self-awareness of professional performance 4 Integrate interpersonal counselling skills into clinical practice. University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised. 1,2,3,4 The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner. 1,2,3,4 An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems. 1,2,3,4 Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication. 3,4 A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies. 1,2 A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life. 2,3 A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community. 1,2,3,4 An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities. 1,2,3,4 -
Learning Resources
Required Resources
Wright, J.H., Basco, M.R., & Thase, M.E. (2006). Learning cognitive-behavior therapy: An illustrated guide. American Psychiatric Publishing Inc: Arlington, VA, USA.Recommended Resources
Guest lecturers will provide additional reading material prior to or at each sessionOnline Learning
This course may use MyUni for one or more of the following:
- Communication with students via Announcements and Discussion Board
- Submission of assessment
- Access to resources such as additional readings
- Self-directed learning activities
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Lectures will be supported by group discussion related to the lecture content. This will include clinical case scenarios to guide and trouble-shoot the application of different evidence-based treatments (including CBT, mindfulness, and psychodynamic therapies), to various disorders across the lifespan.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
Seminars: 3 hours each week for 12 weeks = 36 hours
Mid semester exercise: mindfulness SDL practised over 4 week period + group delivery of exercise + written self-report = 20 hours
Video assessment (includes preparation time & written self-report) = 10 hrs
Independent reading and supervised practice during Semester 2 clinical placements: up to 90 hoursLearning Activities Summary
Lectures will be held weekly on a Tuesday morning from 9 am – 12 noon. The following is a provisional program. The final program will be advised at semester commencement.
Disclaimer: This program is provisional and subject to changeWeek Topic Lecture Week 1 CBT with children and adolescents Child intervention Week 2 Interventions with children in the child protection system Child intervention Week 3 The art and science of family therapy Family therapy Week 4 Acceptance and commitment therapy Adult intervention Week 5 Psychotherapy with clients with psychotic disorders Adult intervention Week 6 Psychoanalytic therapies Adult intervention Week 7 Neuropsychotherapy Adult intervention Week 8 Interpersonal therapy Adult intervention Week 9 The use of mindfulness in therapy Adult intervention Week 10 Rural psychology and mental health care Adult intervention Week 11 Trauma and culture Adult intervention Week 12 Indigenous social and emotional wellbeing Child and Adult intervention -
Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment for the Advanced Child and Adult Intervention Course comprises of two assessment tasks: 1) a practical, video recording of a therapy session in conjunction with a self-evaluation; and 2) a self-directed learning exercise involving the practice and delivery of a mindfulness technique.
Assessment Task Assessment Type Weighting Learning outcome(s) being addressed Self Directed Learning – mindfulness exercise Formative 0 2,3 Practical assignment (video recording + self rating exercise) Summative 100 1,2,3,4
Assessment Related Requirements
Redemption assignments will be set for any missed class, to assist the student in making up the missed learning opportunity.Assessment Detail
The aim of these assessments is provide students’ ongoing feedback to assist in the development of their clinical practice skills.
The Practical Assignment involves conducting and videotaping 20 minutes of an evidence-based intervention, selected by the student, with a role-played (pseudo) adult ‘client’. Students will also undertake a self-rating of their videotaped therapy segment.
A self-directed learning activity (SDL) will be set in conjunction with the Mindfulness Lecture. All students are expected to complete and submit the SDL.
Further details of both assignments will be provided at the commencement of Semester 2.Submission
The practical assignment is to be submitted to the front office, along with a signed cover sheet (available on MyUni) by 4.30pm, 3/11/14.
The SDL is submitted electronically directly to the Course Coordinator, diana.dorstyn@adelaide.edu.au by 4.30pm, 7th October.
The School of Psychology undertakes to adhere to the University’s Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy, Procedure 6a, which requires that assessments are returned within 4 weeks of the deadlines for submission.
Extension of time for an assignment may be granted at the discretion of the Course Coordinator, to whom students should apply in writing (or email) before the due date and time.
No requests for extensions will be considered if made after the due date and time.
Please refer to the Assessment Policy in the Master of Psychology (Clinical) Program Handbook: http://health.adelaide.edu.au/psychology/students/resource/handbooksforms.htmlCourse Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
GS8 (Coursework Grade Scheme) Grade Description CN Continuing FNS Fail No Submission NFE No Formal Examination F Fail NGP Non Graded Pass P Pass C Credit D Distinction HD High Distinction RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Students will have the opportunity to resubmit any assessment that receives a fail gradeFinal results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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Student Feedback
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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Policies & Guidelines
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- Academic Credit Arrangements Policy
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- Reasonable Adjustments to Learning, Teaching & Assessment for Students with a Disability Policy
- Student Experience of Learning and Teaching Policy
- Student Grievance Resolution Process
Please refer to the Master of Psychology (Clinical) Program Handbook for general course information and School policies:
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