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Abstract

This subject is an introduction to basic psychological intervention strategies across a range of practice contexts. Various theoretical models and types of intervention will be introduced, in addition to covering more general areas such as case formulation, treatment planning, treatment implementation, and evaluation of outcomes in psychological therapy. Current issues … For more content click the Read More button below.

Syllabus

Defining psychological interventionTheoretical approaches to psychological interventionCore skills and competencies required for psychological interventionsCase formulation, treatment plan writing, basic psychological intervention strategiesBiological treatments for psychological disordersCurrent ethical, legal, and professional issues and controversies in psychological interventionsThe scientist practitioner model and EBPP model

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
1.
be able to explain how basic psychological intervention strategies can be applied across a range of contexts, populations, and problem areas;
2.
be able to identify and critically discuss a range of theoretical approaches to psychological intervention;
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be able to demonstrate a detailed understanding of psychological intervention as an aspect of practice within the broader discipline of psychology, and within the political history and sociocultural context of psychology;
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be able to demonstrate understanding of the nature and purpose of a psychological case formulation, and how this differs from a diagnosis;
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be able to demonstrate understanding of the concept of psychological intervention planning, and how this is derived through the case formulation;
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be able to demonstrate an understanding of the critical importance of reflexivity in psychology when providing interventions;
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be able to demonstrate an understanding of, and be able to critically discuss, the current major issues and areas of controversy and debate about theory, models, methods, and application which confront the profession of psychology
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be able to apply an ethical decision making model to ethical dilemmas in the provision of psychological intervention; and
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be able to demonstrate an understanding of the process of professional regulation for psychologists who provide interventions including: familiarity with the National Law; familiarity with the Commonwealth and state Laws; familiarity with the PsyBA code of ethics and ethical guidelines for psychologists; and familiarity with the appropriate collection, storage and destruction of data.

Enrolment restrictions

4th year Psychology students only.