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School: Arts and Humanities

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Clinical Psychology 1

  • Unit Code

    PSY5198

  • Year

    2016

  • Enrolment Period

    1

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

This unit introduces students to clinical psychology practice, emphasising the therapeutic alliance, motivational interviewing and the conceptualisation and treatment of anxiety and depression. Basic skills in conducting evidence-based psychotherapy and case formulation are also presented.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded PSY5171, PSY5219

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Critically analyse ways in which the therapist/client relationship can effect change.
  2. Critically evaluate the research literature relevant to the treatment of anxiety and depression.
  3. Demonstrate a critical understanding of current classification systems for mental disorders (such as DSM-IV-TR and ICD-10).
  4. Demonstrate advanced understanding of Cognitive Behavioural Techniques and motivational interviewing.
  5. Demonstrate competence in clinical assessment and the selection of appropriate cognitive behavioural treatments for anxiety and depression.

Unit Content

  1. Anxiety disorders.
  2. Case Formulation.
  3. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT).
  4. Diagnostic Systems for mental disorders, including DSM-IV-TR and ICD.
  5. Interpersonal processes in therapy.
  6. Motivational interviewing.
  7. The Mental Status Examination.
  8. Unipolar depression.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures using a problem-based learning approach, case scenarios and use of video material.

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.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescription
Case Study ^Written assignment
Participation ^Structured in-class activities
Examination ^End of semester examination

^ Mandatory to Pass

Text References

  • ^ Teyber, E. (2010) Interpersonal Processes in Therapy: An Integrative Model. New York: Wadsworth Publishing Company.
     
     
    Note: Seminal Reference.
  • ^ American Psychiatric Association. (2013) Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, (5th ed.). Washington DC: Author
     
     
    Note: Seminal Reference.
  • ^ Westbrook, D., Kennerley, H., & Kirk, J. (2011) An Introduction to Cognitive Behaviour Therapy: Skills and Applications (2nd Ed.,). London: Sage Publications
     
     
    Note: Seminal Reference.
  • Miller, W.R., & Rollnick, S. (2012) Motivational interviewing: Helping people change. (3rd ed.). New York: Guilford Press.
  • Barlow, D.H. (Ed.). (2008). Clinical handbook of psychological disorders: A step-by-step treatment manual (4th ed.). New York: Guildford.
  • Clark, D.A., Beck, A.T., & Alford, B.A. (1999). Scientific foundations of cognitive theory and therapy of depression. New York: Wiley.
  • Clark, D.A. (2009). Cognitive therapy of anxiety disorders: Science and practice. New York: Guilford Press.
  • Weissman, M.M., Morkowitz, J.D., & Klerman, G.C. (2000). Comprehensive guide to interpersonal therapy. New York: Basic Books.

Journal References

  • Behaviour Research and Therapy
  • British Journal of Clinical Psychology
  • British Journal of Psychiatry
  • Clinical Psychology Review
  • Cognitive Therapy and Research
  • Journal of Abnormal Psychology
  • Behavior therapy
  • Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology
  • Psychological Medicine
  • Behaviour Change
  • Australian Journal of Psychology
  • American Journal of Psychiatry
  • Journal of Clinical Psychology

^ Mandatory reference

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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School: Arts and Humanities

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Clinical Psychology 1

  • Unit Code

    PSY5198

  • Year

    2016

  • Enrolment Period

    2

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

This unit introduces students to clinical psychology practice, emphasising the therapeutic alliance, motivational interviewing and the conceptualisation and treatment of anxiety and depression. Basic skills in conducting evidence-based psychotherapy and case formulation are also presented.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded PSY5171, PSY5219

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Critically analyse ways in which the therapist/client relationship can effect change.
  2. Critically evaluate the research literature relevant to the treatment of anxiety and depression.
  3. Demonstrate a critical understanding of current classification systems for mental disorders (such as DSM-IV-TR and ICD-10).
  4. Demonstrate advanced understanding of Cognitive Behavioural Techniques and motivational interviewing.
  5. Demonstrate competence in clinical assessment and the selection of appropriate cognitive behavioural treatments for anxiety and depression.

Unit Content

  1. Anxiety disorders.
  2. Case Formulation.
  3. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT).
  4. Diagnostic Systems for mental disorders, including DSM-IV-TR and ICD.
  5. Interpersonal processes in therapy.
  6. Motivational interviewing.
  7. The Mental Status Examination.
  8. Unipolar depression.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures using a problem-based learning approach, case scenarios and use of video material.

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.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescription
Case Study ^Written assignment
Participation ^Structured in-class activities
Examination ^End of semester examination

^ Mandatory to Pass

Text References

  • ^ Teyber, E. (2010) Interpersonal Processes in Therapy: An Integrative Model. New York: Wadsworth Publishing Company.
     
     
    Note: Seminal Reference.
  • ^ American Psychiatric Association. (2013) Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, (5th ed.). Washington DC: Author
     
     
    Note: Seminal Reference.
  • ^ Westbrook, D., Kennerley, H., & Kirk, J. (2011) An Introduction to Cognitive Behaviour Therapy: Skills and Applications (2nd Ed.,). London: Sage Publications
     
     
    Note: Seminal Reference.
  • Miller, W.R., & Rollnick, S. (2012) Motivational interviewing: Helping people change. (3rd ed.). New York: Guilford Press.
  • Barlow, D.H. (Ed.). (2008). Clinical handbook of psychological disorders: A step-by-step treatment manual (4th ed.). New York: Guildford.
  • Weissman, M.M., Morkowitz, J.D., & Klerman, G.C. (2000). Comprehensive guide to interpersonal therapy. New York: Basic Books.
  • Clark, D.A., Beck, A.T., & Alford, B.A. (1999). Scientific foundations of cognitive theory and therapy of depression. New York: Wiley.
  • Clark, D.A. (2009). Cognitive therapy of anxiety disorders: Science and practice. New York: Guilford Press.

Journal References

  • Behaviour Research and Therapy
  • British Journal of Clinical Psychology
  • British Journal of Psychiatry
  • Clinical Psychology Review
  • Cognitive Therapy and Research
  • Journal of Abnormal Psychology
  • Behavior therapy
  • Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology
  • Psychological Medicine
  • Behaviour Change
  • Australian Journal of Psychology
  • American Journal of Psychiatry
  • Journal of Clinical Psychology

^ Mandatory reference

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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