Course overview
This unit aims to develop students' knowledge and skills for professional practice and communication, and in evidence-based practice with adults, children and families, including culturally responsive practice with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples. On completion of this unit students will be able to demonstrate knowledge and clinical skills in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and will have obtained knowledge of and practice in other evidence-based interventions for adults, children and families, as well as the ability to critically reflect on their learning and evaluate their own clinical psychology practice. Students will be able to plan, deliver and evaluate their practice in providing an evidence-based psychological intervention, including consulting research literature to ensure their practice is consistent with relevant research evidence.
Course learning outcomes
- Apply knowledge and clinical skills in the practice and application of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
- Develop knowledge of considerations for psychological practice with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
- Demonstrate competence in selecting and conducting an empirically-based intervention for a common psychological disorder
- Develop self-awareness of professional performance
- Integrate interpersonal counselling skills into clinical practice.