Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science

School: Psychology and Social Science

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• Unit Title

  Group Supervision 2

• Unit Code

  COU6432

• Year

  2015

• Enrolment Period

  2

• Version

  1

• Credit Points

  15

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  

Description

This unit runs concurrently and is an adjunct to learning in the Field Placement 2 unit COU6425. In addition to supervision by the agency supervisor students are required to participate in Reflective Group supervision on campus, conducted by the ECU Field Placement Coordinator/Clinical Supervisor. Students will be required to present case material from their placement agency, discuss and reflect on their skill development, their experience of application of theory to real world practice, and reflect on their personal experiences to case material. The emphasis of the placement is on couple and family counselling and psychotherapy.

Non Standard Timetable Requirements

Concurrent to the unit Field Placement 2, students attend on campus Reflective Group supervision.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 4 units from COU6424, COU6428, COU6429, COU6430

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Apply theoretical frameworks and clinical skills to work with diversity of couple and family clients considering a range of social contextual, cultural and organisational factors.
2. Constructively contribute to clinical case discussions within the forum of the oncampus group supervsion.
3. Explicate an assessment process and formulate an intervention plan utilising theoretical approaches taught in the course, based on clinical work with a couple or family.
4. Generate reflections from multiple levels on their placement learning experiences.
5. Practice with knowledge of ethical requirements and within relevant professional standards of practice.
6. Present prepared clinical material for group process with a focus on consideration of relational dynamics.

Unit Content

1. Formulation of clinical case material derived from placement experience relating to couple and/or family counselling and psychotherapy utilising theoretical approaches taught in the course.
2. Group process of reflection on clinical material presented by peers, with a focus on relational processes such as transference, countertransference, projection and parallel process in systemic practice.
3. Knowledge of ethical requirements and professional standards of practice.
4. Review and critique of agency specific policies and procedures, target client groups, intervention models and orientation processes of group participant/student placements.
5. Students to plan, prepare, and present clinical case material derived from placement experience relating to couple and/or family counselling and psychotherapy.
6. Synthesis of social contextual and cultural perspectives in application of clinical approaches to diverse populations and organisational contexts.

Additional Learning Experience Information

The emphasis of the unit will be on clinical supervision and reflective practice in a small group context. Students will present to the group transcript material from their own sessions, with facilitated discussion as the tool enabling focussed individual and group supervision.

Assessment

GS4 GRADING SCHEMA 4 Used for undifferentiated pass/fail units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

Due to the professional competency skill development associated with this Unit, student attendance/participation within listed in-class activities is compulsory. Students failing to meet participation standards as outlined in the unit plan may be awarded an I Grade (Fail - incomplete). Students who are unable to meet this requirement for medical or other reasons must seek the approval of the unit coordinator.

^ Mandatory to Pass

Text References

• Carroll, M., & Gilbert, M. C. (2011). On being a supervisee: Creating learning partnerships (2nd ed.). Melbourne, Victoria: Psychoz Publications.
• Charles, M. (2004). Learning from experience: A guidebook for clinicians. London: The Analytic Press.
• Henderson, P. (2009). A different wisdom. London: Karnac Books.
• Kerman, M. (2010). Clinical pearls of wisdom: 21 leading therapists offer their key insights. New York: W. W. Norton & Co.
• Rustin, M. & Bradley, J. (2008). Work discussion: Learning from reflective practice in work with children and families. London: Karnac.