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Advanced Assessment and Therapy - PSY979
This unit has two aims. The first aim is to introduce the theory and practice of a range of cognitive behavioural techniques (CBT) for a variety of emotional problems. Topics include self-management, schema therapy, solution-focused therapy, motivational interviewing, and acceptance and commitment therapy, as well as issues around comorbidity and integration of techniques.
The second aim is to cover the principles and methods of psychological assessment in the clinical context with a focus on assessment for treatment planning and outcome assessment. Topics include assessment of depression and suicide risk, anxiety disorders, substance use disorders, eating disorders, psychotic disorders, personality disorders, and childhood emotional disorders.
| Credit Points: | 4 |
| When Offered: | S2 Day - Session 2, North Ryde, Day |
| Staff Contact(s): | Dr Carolyn Schniering, Dr Lorna Peters |
| Prerequisites: |
(Admission to MClinPsych or DClinPsych) and PSY978 |
| Corequisites: | |
| NCCW(s): | PSY927, PSY928 |
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| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: | Department of Psychology Faculty of Human Sciences |
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