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6717 (v.6) Psychology 602
Area: | School of Psychology |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Seminar: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): | 12526 (v.2) Psychology Professional Practice (Clinical) 695 or any previous version
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Co Requisite(s): | 6726 (v.4) Psychology Practicum 696
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6727 (v.4) Psychology Practicum 697
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6728 (v.4) Psychology Practicum 698
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Syllabus: | Theory and practice of psychotherapy with individuals. Examination of the nature of the psychotherapeutic interaction with an emphasis on the development of process skills. Consideration of different models and styles of psychotherapeutic intervention. Review of the psychotherapeutic practice research and the integration of knowledge and skills with regard to the adoption of empirically supportable strategies and techniques. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have - Enhanced understanding, practical competence and self-confidence in the process of psychotherapy. An enhanced understanding of the content and process of psychotherapy, their performance as a psychotherapist, including an understanding of how "who they are" as a person affects their performance as a psychotherapist and the "ingredients" of psychotherapy that contribute to its effectiveness. Enhanced psychotherapy skills. |
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: | Andrews H., (2001), Back to Basics - Psychotherapy is an Interpersonal Process, Australian Psychologist, 36. Brady J., Davison G., Dewald P., Egan G., Fadiman J., Frank J., Gill M., Hoffman I., Kempler W., Llazarus A., Raimy V., Rotter J. and Strupp H., (1980), Some Views on Effective Principles of Psychotherapy, Cognitive Therapy and Research, 4, 269-306 [in Goldfried, pp.155-190.]. Beck A., Rush A., Shaw B. and Emery G., (1979), Cognitive Therapy of Depression, NY, Guildford, (pp22-86). Beck A., EmeryG. and Greenberg R., (1986), Anxiety Disorders and Phobias - A Cognitive Perspective, NY, Basic Books. Muran J. and Safran J., (1993), Emotional and Interpersonal Considerations in Cognitive Therapy. In K. Kuehlwein and H. Rosen (Eds.), Cognitive Therapies in Action (pp 185-212), San Francisco, Jossey-Bass. Strupp H. and Binder J., (1984), Psychotherapy in a New Key, NY, Basic Books. Thoreson R., Miller M. and Krauskopf C., (1989), The Distressed Psychologist - Prevalence and Treatment Considerations, Professional Psychology, 20, 153-158. Rubinstein G., (1992), Supervision and Psychotherapy - Toward Redefining the Differences, Clinical Supervisor, 10(2), 97-116. (Or recommended alternatives.) |
Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Case Study 1 Content (50%). Case Study 2 Process (50%). This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 90701 Psychology | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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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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