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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.
This unit prepares students in the application of advanced psychological theory and psychotherapy to the prevention and treatment of health problems and health-related behaviours. The unit investigates the role of psychology processes in health behaviours and to health. The unit also covers advanced psychotherapy theory and techniques, and how they apply to treatment major health issues, including substance use, obesity, eating disorders, pain management, trauma, self-harm and suicide.
(Students must pass 1 units from PSY5201, PSY5212, PSY5272 OR Students must pass 2 units from PSY5202, PSY5213, PSY6177 OR Students must pass 1 units from PSY5273, PSY6180)
Unit was previously coded PSY5184, PSY6271, PSY6304, PSY6243
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
A combination of readings, didactic instruction, video based observation, and experiential practice will be used.
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.
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Essay ^ | Written assignment |
| Participation ^ | Structured in-class activities |
| Reflective Practice ^ | Reaction papers |
^ Mandatory to Pass
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.
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:
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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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.
This unit prepares students in the application of advanced psychological theory and psychotherapy to the prevention and treatment of health problems and health-related behaviours. The unit investigates the role of psychology processes in health behaviours and to health. The unit also covers advanced psychotherapy theory and techniques, and how they apply to treatment major health issues, including substance use, obesity, eating disorders, pain management, trauma, self-harm and suicide.
(Students must pass 1 units from PSY5201, PSY5212, PSY5272 OR Students must pass 2 units from PSY5202, PSY5213, PSY6177 OR Students must pass 1 units from PSY5273, PSY6180)
Unit was previously coded PSY5184, PSY6271, PSY6304, PSY6243
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
A combination of readings, didactic instruction, video based observation, and experiential practice will be used.
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.
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Essay ^ | Written assignment |
| Participation ^ | Structured in-class activities |
| Reflective Practice ^ | Reaction papers |
^ Mandatory to Pass
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.
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:
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.
PSY6214|1|2