1997 Swinburne Higher Education Handbook

marital and family conflict, child abuse.
Other issues that mav be covered include:
cross cultural issues in counselling;
special issues in client Assessment: level of risk of suicidal
or violent behaviour, physical illness; DSM-N;
record-keeping and referral;
supervision models of supervision, supervision skills;
consultation;
community based interventions.
Recommended reading
Bellak, L. and Siegel, H. Handbook of Intensive Brigand
Emergency Psychotherapy. Lachmont, NY, C.P.S., 1987
Emener, W.G. (ed.) Rehabilitation Counsellor Preparation and
Development. Springfield 111, Thomas, 1986
Figley, C.R. Trauma and its Wake The Study and Treatment of
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder. New York, Bruner/Mazel, 1986
Hawton, K., Salkorskis, P.M., Kirk, D. and Clark, D.M.
Cognitive Therapy for Psychiatric Problems A Practical Guide.
Oxford, Oxford University Press, 1989
Safron, J.D. and Segal, Z.V. Intqersonal Process in Cognitive
Therapy, New York, Basic Books, 1990
Sue, D.W. Counseling the Culturally Dtfferent. 2nd edn, New
York, Wiley, 1990
AY517 First Supervised Practicum (Internship A)
60 work days Hawthorn Prerequisite: AY512 Counselling
Theory and Skills AY515 Psychological Assessment
Assessment: students will be evaluated by the supervisor()
most directly associated with their work together with the
coordinator. Performance will be reviewed mid-way through
the internship and an evaluation made at the end.
A subject in the Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology
Obiedves and Content
This first practicum is concerned primarily with helping
students to make the transition from the counselling -
laboratory to the counselling practice setting. Initially, new
students will be allocated clients at the Swinburne Centre
for Psychological Services. In addition, students will
participate in the administration of the Centre and in
dealing with telephone enquiries to the Centre.
Students will be allocated clients in accordance with their
existing levels of counselling skills, their professional skills,
their professional interests. A normal case load will be four
clients per week. Students will be expected to see a mixture
of child, adolescent and adult clients and to gather
experience in working with groups and families as well as
individuals. A supervisor will be appointed and will meet
weekly with the student for supervision. The supervisor will
be an Associate of the Centre.
Students will meet once a month in a small group
supervision session to discuss their clients. Each student will
be required to present a report on a case for discussion by
the group. In addition, each student will write a
comprehensive case summary after termination with each
client.
The 60 work days include 120 hours of client contact.
AY610 Professional and Ethical Issues
3 hours pw week Hawthorn Prerequisite: nil
Assessment: case study 30% practical and theoretical
examination 70%
A subject in the Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology
Objectives and Content
This course is designed to ensure that students understand
the ethical and legal responsibilities of psychologists
working in the human services. Through study of the ethical
standards of the ~rofession, and legal issues related to the
practice of psychology, students will learn about the process
of ethical and professional decision making.
Topics covered will include the regulation of psychological
practice through professional associations and registration
boards, the influence of values on ethical practice,
limitations on confidentiality, who is the client, report
writing, dual role relationships, psychology and the law.
Recommended reading
Corey, G. Corey, M.S. and Callan, P. Issues and Ethics in the
Helping Professions. 4th edn, Pacific Grove, California, Brooks/
Cole, 1993
Lakin, M., Coping with Ethnical Dilemmas in Psychotherapy. New
York, Pergamon 1991
Keith-Spiegel, P. and Koocher, G.P. (eds) Ethics in Psychology.
New York, Random House, 1985
Nixon, M. (ed.) Issues in Psychological Practice. Melbourne,
Longman Cheshire, 1984
AY611 Counselling Psychology B Marriage and
the Family
3 hours per week Hawthorn Prerequisite: nil
Assessment: seminar presentation 50%, videotaped
interview 50%
A subject in the Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology
Objectives and Content
The subject is designed to:
examine contemporary theory concerning the role and
function of the Australian familv and its interaction
with the wider society;
introduce students to theory and practice of systems
approaches to family therapy;
Topics include:
introduction to the study of the family. Definitions of
family, variations in Australian family structures;
family formation, functions;
the family life-cycle;
family therapy and the major schools: structural,
strategic, systemic;
contributions of significant family therapists;
generational and cross-cultural issues in family therapy.
Measurement of farnilv interactions;
experiential exercises will be conducted to demonstrate
intervention strategies with couples and families.
Recommended reading
Burns, A,, Bottomle~, G. and Jools, P. The Family in the Modern
World. Sydney, Allen & Unwln, 1983
Nichols, M.P. and Schwartz, R.C. Family Therapy. 3rd edn,
Boston, Allyn and Bacon, 1995
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