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<p>In this unit students will learn about a range of psychological and counselling interventions. This will include exploration of the theoretical foundations and major models within each intervention. Students will be supported to develop their own unique methods toward psychological interventions with their clients and develop improved self-awareness.</p>
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<p>Understanding Self-disclosure Interactive styles, approaches and methods Developing advanced helping skills and processes Client characteristics and traits Assessing clients Mutual goal setting Specific therapies: CBT, DBT, brief psychotherapy, anxiety, grief and loss Terminating interactions</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>In this unit students will learn about a range of psychological and counselling interventions. This will include exploration of the theoretical foundations and major models within each intervention. Students will be supported to develop their own unique methods toward psychological interventions with their clients and develop improved self-awareness.</p>
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<p>Understanding Self-disclosure Interactive styles, approaches and methods Developing advanced helping skills and processes Client characteristics and traits Assessing clients Mutual goal setting Specific therapies: CBT, DBT, brief psychotherapy, anxiety, grief and loss Terminating interactions</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Nursing
Study level:
Postgraduate - Coursework
Credit points:
30
EFTSL:
0.25
Field of education:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/hemtl6004">060305 - Mental Health Nursing</a>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Requisites
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
None
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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K1
<p>Develop a greater awareness of self and the ways in which personal attributes affect interaction with clients and others</p>
K2
<p>Discuss a range of contemporary issues in psychological interventions</p>
K3
<p>Explain the cultural and psychosocial aspects which influence the development of a therapeutic relationship and counselling role</p>
S1
<p>Demonstrate acquisition of communication skills required for effective psychotherapeutic interaction</p>
S2
<p>Plan interventions and establish goals to meet the needs of the client</p>
S3
<p>Practice the relevant skills for effective counselling in a variety of clinical settings</p>
A1
<p>Critically analyse a variety of approaches to psychological interventions</p>
A2
<p>Critically appraise the evidence available regarding the efficacy of the approaches to psychological interventions</p>
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<p>Application of knowledge and skills Critical analysis and reflection</p>
<p>Written analysis and reflection</p>
<p>30-50%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S1, A2
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<p>Application of knowledge and skills Analysis of clinical case study</p>
<p>Case Study</p>
<p>20-40%</p>
K2, K3, S2, A1, A2
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<p>Application of knowledge and skills All content</p>
<p>Written Assignment</p>
<p>20-40%</p>
K2, K3, S2, A1, A2
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplimentary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Nursing
Study level:
Postgraduate - Coursework
Credit points:
30
EFTSL:
0.25
Field of education:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/hemtl6004">060305 - Mental Health Nursing</a>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
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<em>Information in the Federation Handbook is correct at the time of publication. The University reserves the right to alter any course, unit, procedure or fee.</em>
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