Area: | Centre for Aboriginal Studies |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 30.0 |
Seminar: | 1 x 30 Hours Quarterly |
Prerequisite(s): | 303282 (v.2) CAS - Indigenous Counselling Skills 217 or any previous version
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Syllabus: | Counselling - in the home for individuals and families. Group therapy - knowledge of and health worker role in group therapy. Continuity of care - special groups, skills to observe, monitor and assist with rehabilitation in the home. Health reorganisation - knowledge and skills to help special groups and families reorganise their life and living, along with other health or welfare personnel and agencies. Advisory role, purpose and limitations. Indigenous healing arts - knowledge of the use of song, dance, poetry and painting, for example, to assist with the healing process of special groups. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Demonstrated a basic knowledge of group therapy. Discussed Health Worker roles in group therapy. Identified sources of multidisciplinary stress. Discussed approaches to conflict resolution and there likely consequences. Identified strategies aimed at promoting multidisciplinary teamwork. Described uses of song, dance, poetry and painting etc. to assist with the healing process of special groups. Identified art as therapy for oneself and for others. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Dudgeon, P. and Garvey, D. and Pickett, H., (2000). Working with Indigenous Australians: A handbook for psychologists. Perth: Gunada Press. Garvey, D., (2000). Reconciliation 2. Australian Psychologist, 35 (2). 177-178. Guidelines for the provision of psychological services for the conduct of research with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of Australia.(1996). The Australian Psychological Society Ltd: Victoria. |
Unit Texts: | No prescibed texts. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Counselling related care plans 20%, Essay 30%, Report 30%, Reflective learning journal 20%. This is by Pass/Fail Assessment. |
Field of Education: | 90300 Studies in Human Society (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Online | Result Type: | Pass/Fail |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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