Introduction
This unit will introduce you to cognitive behavioural therapy and the basic therapeutic techniques necessary to undertake your first placement. The therapeutic techniques will include cognitive interventions, behavioural interventions, emotional and physical focused techniques. Where appropriate, sessions will be supplemented with audio-visual material and handouts, and you should be prepared to role-play elements of the key therapy skills when discussed.
Summary
| Unit name | Intervention Skills in Psychology Practice 1 |
| Unit code | PSY703 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Health School of Psychological Sciences |
| Discipline | Psychology |
| Coordinator | Ms Bethany Smith |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Postgraduate |
Sustainable Development Goals
The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals. We welcome your thoughts and feedback on the alignment of the unit with these goals.
Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
Learning Outcomes
- Assess the evidence-base for a variety of therapeutic techniques to inform culturally safe treatment decisions.
- Communicate an intersectional cognitive behavioural therapy case formulation to enhance client outcomes.
- Implement tailored cognitive behavioural therapy treatment plans to achieve client treatment goals.
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Requisites
Concurrent Prerequisites
PSY702 Ethics and Professional Psychology Practice 1Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
KHA714Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 3hr Workshop weekly, 3hrs self directed learning weekly |
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| Assessment | End-of-Semester OSCE|Mid-Semester OSCE|Workshop Activities|Written report |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Each week you will be required to engage in readings related to the following week’s content. These readings will be placed on MyLO in the associated modules. |
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| Recommended | Suggested readings will be made during the course of the Semester by teaching staff. |
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