PSYC9008 Interventions in Clinical Child Psychology

2016

4.5

1 x 3-hour seminar weekly
1 x 1-hour independent study weekly

1 Admission into MPSC-Master of Psychology (Clinical)
1a Admission into PHDCP-Doctor of Philosophy (Clinical Psychology)
2 PSYC9006 - Introduction to Clinical Child Psychology
Must Satisfy: ((1 or 1a) and 2)

PSYC9054 has been successfully completed

This topic builds upon the knowledge and skills developed in the introductory topic PSYC9006. In particular, it focuses upon developing interventions derived from the assessment of the problems of children and families. The topic is aimed at developing knowledge of a range of problem areas and interventions, such as family therapy, parent-child interaction therapy and cognitive-behavioural interventions. The topic provides a background to interventions which the student may have the opportunity to implement in some child and family placements, but especially the Flinders University Psychology Clinic placement. Within the limits of available resources, input from outside experts (such as family therapists, child protection workers and paediatric psychologists) may be provided.

The aims of the topic are to expose students to a range of evidence-based, psychological interventions for children and adolescents that can be implemented in clinical practice

Students will become competent in the development and delivery of a range of psychological interventions for children and adolescents.