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the assessment interview and Psychodiagnostic Systems
(eg. DSM-111-R);
cognitive and behavioural assessment; Adaptive
Behaviour scales;
assessing occupational interests and references: The
Holland VPI and SDS, the W.A.P.S.;
assessing abilities including the use of WISC-R and
WAIS-R;
self-report and projective measures of ~ersonality
functioning MMPI-2 Rorschach, TAT;
conceptualising client and social system dynamics;
reporting psychological assessments.
Recommended reading
Bellack, A.S. and Hersen, M. (eds), Behavioral Assessment, 3rd
edn, New York, Pergamon, 1988
Graharn, J.R. MMPI-2 Assessing Personality and Psychopathology.
2nd edn, New York, Oxford University Press, 1993
Groth-Marnat, G. Handbook of Psychological Assessment. 2nd edn,
New York, Wiley, 1990
Merluzzi, T.V., Glass, C.R. and Genst, M. (eds),Cognitive
Assessment. New York, New York University Press, 1986
Tallent, N. Psychological Report Writing. 4th edn, New York,
Prentice Hall, 1993
AY51 6 Counselling Applications
3 hours per week Hawthorn Prerequisite: A YS12
Counselling Theory and Skills Assessment: practical
examination involving case-studies (100%)
A subject in the Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology
Objectives and Content
This subject follows on from Counselling Theory and Skills.
It aims to introduce students, in a workshop context, to
important topics in counselling psycholog; practice in
preparation for students' supervised practica and subsequent
independent practice.
Topics include:
application of counselling techniques to selected clientproblems
e.g. depression, anxiety, anger, interpersonalskill
deficits, decision-making, crisis counselling,
substance abuse: post-traumatic stress. rehabilitation,
marital and fam~ly conflict, child abuse.
Other issues that may be covered include:
cross cultural issues in counselling; -
special issues in client Assessment: level of risk of suicidal
or violent behaviour, physical illness; DSM-III-R;
record-keeping . and referral;
supervision models of supervision, supervision skills;
consultation;
community based interventions.
Recommended reading
Bellak, L. and Siegel, H. Handbook of Intensive Briefand
Emergency Psychotherapy. Lachmont, NY, C.P.S., 1987
Ernener, W.G. (ed.) Rehabilitation Counsellor Preparation and
Development. Springfield 111, Thornas, 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 Different. 2nd edn, New
York, Wiley, 1990
AY51 7 First Supervised Practicurn
(Internship A)
20 client contact hours Hawthorn Prerequisite: AY512
Counselling Theory and Skills AYSIS Psychological
Assessment Assessment: students will be evaluated by the
supervisor() most directly associated with their work together
with the coordinator. Perfomnce will be reviewed mid-way
through the intmship and an evaluation made at the end.
A subject in the Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology
Objectives 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
~artici~ate in the administration of the Centre and in
dealing with telephone enquiries to the Centre.
Students will be allocated clients in accordance with their
own existing levels of counselling skills, their professional
skills, their professional interests. A normal case load will be
three 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 for each client or
familv seen bv the student and will meet weeklv 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.
AY61 0 Professional and Ethical Issues
3 hours per 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 profession, 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.