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Integration: Psychopharmacology in clinical practice1011 Integration: Theory and research with casework in adulthood12 Integration theory and research with casework in Adult/AgedAssessment:1a) Theoretical Summary (Pass/Fail)To help prepare you for your first written paper, you are required to submit a two page summarycontaining the following:i. A half page review of your chosen developmental theoryii. A half page review of your chosen neuropsychobiological theoryiii. A one page synthesis of these two theories outlining how the neuropsychobiologicalfindings have influenced our current understanding of your chosen developmental theory1b) Written paper one: Integration of neuropsychobiological research with developmentaltheory (50%)Advances in neuropsychobiological research have implications for psychotherapeuticpractice with clients across all stages of the lifespan. Although our clinical interventions aretheory-driven, our understanding of such theories is continually being shaped by newresearch. Examples of new neuropsychobiological knowledge that has impactedpsychotherapeutic practice include: the effects of trauma on the developing brain; theimportance of early relationships for the development of cognitive and affective capacity; andnew understanding of how people change (the neuroscience of psychotherapy). Review onerelevant area of recent neuropsychobiological research and discuss the implications for aspecific developmental psychological theory and clinical intervention.(Further guidance will be given in week 1; suggested references and some readings areavailable on FLECS Blackboard)2. Written paper 2: Psychological Issue (50%)Discuss a psychological issue that might be brought to a counselling psychology practicee.g. Traumatic stress disorder, Anxiety disorder, Eating disorder, Relational problems, Mooddisorder, Problems Related to Abuse or Neglect. Connect this issue with a particulardevelopmental period and describe how you understand this issue from a particulardevelopmental theoretical perspective. Locate this in an appropriate classificatory system(DC: 0-3R or DSM 1V or ICD 10). Discuss casework parameters includingpsychopharmacological issues appropriate to the age period you have located this in.3. Verbal Presentation (pass/fail)Oral presentation of an aspect of the information you have gathered and integrated for eitherassignment 2 or assignment 3 as though you have been asked about the subject matter at aprofessional meeting. You are to give a concise and clear summary of your position andknowledge conversationally and authoritatively. This is to be of five minutes duration onlyand preferably without aids such as power point or overheadsRequired Readings From:e- reserve in Curtin University library, literature searches as required and from the following texts:Allen, J. G., Fonagy, P. & Bateman, A. (2008). Mentalizing in clinical practice. Washington, DC:American Psychiatric Publishing, Inc.31Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology.CRICOS Provider Code 00301J (WA), 02637B (NSW)