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PSYCHOLOGY 705: INTERVENTIONS OVER THE LIFESPANUnit Index Numbers: 309531Tuition Pattern: Seminar/Workshop, 4 hours/weekCredit Points: 25Unit Requisites: Acceptance into Master ofCounselling Psychology courseUnit Coordinator Dr Lynn Priddis(9266 3297) Room: 401:313LecturerDr Lynn Priddis(9266 3297) Room: 401:313SyllabusThis unit provides theoretical knowledge in counselling psychology and psychotherapy. It integratesknowledge of developmental psychology across the lifespan with key theoretical perspectives. Theunit develops knowledge and skills in planning interventions for a number of specific developmentalissues that are addressed as exemplars of each stage of the lifespan.Learning OutcomesOn successful completion of this unit you will be able to:1. Apply theory-driven case formulation, boundary setting, and contracting in clinical work.2. Evaluate the relevance of developmental perspectives and recent neuropsychobiologicalresearch for counselling psychologists.3. Explain the impact of neuropsychobiological research and perspectives on interpersonalrelationships across the lifespan.4. Discuss the history of the developmental perspective and articulate the implications of eachtheory for intervention parameters.5. Locate a case in several frameworks, e.g. developmental period, developmental issue,existential issue, clinical issue, psychopharmacology6. Consider multicultural and diverse perspectives when operating within a developmentalframeworkUnit Outline1 Developmental theory and neuropsychobiological research -Introduction2 Developmental theory and neuropsychobiological research3 Developmental theory: Stage and single period models of development.4 Developmental theory: Move to a relational model.5 Developmental theory : Self Psychology6 Developmental theory :Attachment Theory7 Developmental theory : Evidence based assessment and intervention8 Integration: Theory and research with casework in infancy9 Integration: Theory and research with casework in childhood/adolescence30Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology.CRICOS Provider Code 00301J (WA), 02637B (NSW)