Course overview
In what way are you shaped by your culture? In this course you will consider how the culture and context we are surrounded by influence our lives and you will critically examine the central role played by cultural assumptions and values. Developing cultural responsiveness, including with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures will be facilitated. Mental health and wellbeing is a central focus of the course with an emphasis on applying knowledge and skills of psychology in a manner that is reflexive, culturally appropriate and sensitive to the diversity of individuals.
Course learning outcomes
- Reflect on their own cultural positioning and the implications of this for culturally competent psychological health service delivery.
- Critically evaluate psychological assessment tools for their suitability with culturally and linguistically diverse groups.
- Analyse how psychological health conditions may manifest differently across culturally diverse groups.
- Identify culturally sensitive principles and protocols for assessing or treating psychological health conditions in individuals who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
- Demonstrate interpersonal skills and teamwork.