The content of this subject involves: 1. providing a theoretical framework for conducting psychological therapy sessions using a problem-solving approach to working with clients, 2. examining general factors that affect treatment outcomes across therapeutic approaches and developing associated counselling skills for working with a range of types of clients, and … For more content click the Read more button below.
The content of this subject involves: 1. providing a theoretical framework for conducting psychological therapy sessions using a problem-solving approach to working with clients, 2. examining general factors that affect treatment outcomes across therapeutic approaches and developing associated counselling skills for working with a range of types of clients, and 3. examining professional and ethical issues related to working as a professional psychologist. The subject has both theoretical and practical components.
Capstones provide students with a way of integrating and applying knowledge and skills gained throughout their course.
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Learning resources
Recommended - Book - Towards best practice supervision of clinical psychology trainees
Title:Towards best practice supervision of clinical psychology trainees
Resource requirement:Recommended
Author/editor:O'Donovan, A.W., Halford, K & Walters, B
Year:2011
Publisher:Journal
Prescribed - Book - Ethics in Psychology and the Mental Health Professions: Standards and Cases
Title:Ethics in Psychology and the Mental Health Professions: Standards and Cases
Resource requirement:Prescribed
Author/editor:Koocher, G & Keth- Spiegel, P
Year:2008
Publisher:Oxford
Prescribed - Book - The Skilled Helper
Title:The Skilled Helper
Resource requirement:Prescribed
Author/editor:Egan, G
Year:2013
Publisher:Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks Cole
Prescribed - Book - APS Code of Ethics Code of Ethics
Demonstrate competencies for using micro-skills related to counselling, such as active listening, using questions appropriately, summarising, nonverbal behaviour, and managing process.
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Demonstrate an ability to develop a good working relationship and rapport with individuals in a 'client' role.
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Demonstrate the competencies for conducting the structure and content of an initial interview with a 'client'.
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Describe overall formulations of client problems leading to interventions.
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Demonstrate counselling skills involving assisting clients to plan and implement home activities between sessions.
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Understand ethical and professional issues of relevance to psychologists and demonstrate an ability to think reflectively about them.
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Demonstrate an ability to evaluate ethical cases systematically considering ethical principles, and cultural and legal contexts, and to access appropriate sources of expert advice.
Requisite rules
Prerequisites: Students must be admitted in HMPPSB, SMCP, or SMCNP
