School Of PsychologyAssessment and Treatment of Complex Psychological DisordersWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 102809.1
Discipline: PSYCHOLOGY
Student Contribution Band: 1
Level: 7
Credit Points: 10
Equivalent Units
101214 - Psychological Interventions 2, 101691 - Psychological Interventions 3
Prerequisite
101213 Psychological Interventions 1 AND 102362 Psychopathology: Theory and Practice
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in 1812 Master of Clinical Psychology.
About this Unit
linical psychology is a fast-evolving discipline, and practitioners need to be able to respond to changing psychological health needs of a diverse population. This unit will prepare students to expand their skills in clinical assessment of psychopathology, diagnosis and psychological interventions to respond to the needs and preferences and cultural values of clients who experience complex and/or chronic psychological disorders. Responsive practice within the context of the changing demands for clinical psychology services is foregrounded, as is the unique context of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. This unit will explore the theories, techniques and effectiveness of new and emerging psychological therapies; prepare students for working in multidisciplinary teams; and introduce students to the practice of clinical psychology with more complex client groups. The unit will also examine the professional and organisational roles of clinical psychologists within these settings.
Please note: some of the activities in this unit may include experiential learning, for example where students may be asked to take on the client role using their own lived experience, to provide opportunity for training in therapeutic modalities that are more “real life”. Students may opt-out of these activities without consequence through speaking to the unit coordinator and alternative arrangements for student learning opportunities will be organised.
Courses| 1812.4 | Master of Clinical Psychology | CURRENT |