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School of Medicine and Psychology · ANU College of Science and Medicine
Issues in Contemporary Clinical Psychology is designed to complement other psychology courses by integrating biological, developmental, cognitive, social and ethical aspects of psychology into a broader understanding of individual functioning and psychopathology within a contemporary evidenced based treatment framework. Course topics include Ethics in Psychology, the Practice of Psychology within a Scientist-Practitioner Framework, the Biopsychosocial Model of Psychopathology, Mental Health Stigma, the Development of Psychotherapy and Contemporary approaches to Treatment, the impact of Identity on functioning, and an Introduction to Resilience and Positive Psychology.
Tutorial Quiz (x 5)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Research essay - Response to Ethical Dilemma
Learning outcomes 1, 2
Clinical Assessment Report Case Study
Learning outcomes 3, 4, 5
End of Semester Exam
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
The expected workload will consist of approximately 130 hours per semester consisting of - 12 x lectures (2 hours a week) - 6 x tutorial attendance (approx 15 hours per semester) - approximately 90 hours of additional self-study which includes preparation for lectures and tutorials and other assignment tasks
There is no prescribed text due to the broad nature of the subject material. Reading materials will be provided to support lectures and tutorials. Preliminary Reading APS Handout — Ethical Decision Making APS Code of Ethics APS Ethical Guidelines (Selected guidelines) Black Dog Institute - Positive Psychology Fact Sheet CBT Handout - CBT CBT Handout — Unhelpful Thinking Fava, G.A, & Sonino, N, (2008), The Biopsychosocial Model Thirty Years Later, Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics, 77:1—2 Harris, R. (2006) Embracing Your Demons: an Overview of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Psychotherapy in Australia, 12 (4). Levant, et.al. (2006). Evidence-Based Practice in Psychology, American Psychologist, 61(4), 271-285 Mental Health Association NSW - Depression Kit, Anxiety Kit, Schizophrenia Kit, Personality Disorders Fact Sheet, Building Resilience Fact Sheet Thomas, M. L. (2006), The Contributing Factors of Change in a Therapeutic Process, Contemporary Family Therapy, 28, 201-210 A Life Without Stigma, SANE Australia (selected extracts) British Psychological Society (2011), Good Practice Guidelines on the use of Psychological Formulation, Sections 6-9, Client Guide to Schema Therapy — Extract from Young,J. (1994) Cognitive Therapy for Personality disorders, Revised edition, 1994 Martin, P.R. & Birnbrauer J.S. (1996) Introduction to Clinical Psychology, in Clinical Psychology: Profession and Practice in Australia, Martin, P.R. & Birnbrauer J.S (eds), MacMillan Education , South Melbourne, pp3-20.