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Part Three – Postgraduate Units of StudyPSYC908 Counselling Theory andPractice I4 pg cpThis unit covers the fundamentals of counselling theoryand major theoretical perspectives drawn from a range ofsystem theories. These theories will be explored in termsof the evaluative research findings. Essential elements ofthese theories are examined with the aim of developing acoherent framework for the counsellor. Workshopsexplore the practical implications of these theories anddevelop introductory skills relevant to the theoretical perspectives.PSYC911 Advanced Lifespan Psychologyfor Counsellors4 pg cpTheoretical models of lifespan development are outlined,with particular emphasis on theories and models thatadopt an interactive approach featuring both the personand the situation. In particular, relationships with partners,parents and peers across the lifespan and in a varietyof different contexts (home, school, work) will beexamined in relation to issues in counseling.PSYC912 Group Processes andCounselling4 pg cpThis unit covers the fundamental dynamics of smallgroups and examines the role of leading/facilitating atherapeutic group. An experiential laboratory experienceis integral to the unit. It is NOT compulsory but highlyrecommended. Topics covered include the stages ingroup development, types of leadership styles and thefactors which maximise the benefits for clients of groupcounselling treatment. Research relevant to theseprocesses which influence the therapeutic effects ofgroup counselling will be discussed. Students will beencouraged to undertake outcome research on a counsellinggroup.PSYC917 Research Proposal8 pg cpIn this unit students work with an individual supervisor toconduct a literature review of an area and arrive at a proposedresearch design for their thesis. The literaturereview will be between approximately 5,000 and 8,000words. It would be expected that the review will form thejustification and background to the later research project.The topic chosen is intended to be related to some issueor problem in clinical psychology, however the supervisormay be chosen from among any of the members ofthe psychology staff.PSYC918 Dissertation (Masters)8 pg cpThis unit involves the conduct of research and its submissionin the format of a journal article, usually between5,000 and 8,000 words.PSYC922 Couple Therapy4 pg cpThis unit will develop theoretical underpinnings of workingtherapeutically with couples from a range of systemicand self psychological perspectives. It will concentrateon the development of therapeutic techniques linked tothe theoretical perspectives presented. Emphasis will beplaced on assessment or conceptualising skills, interviewingskills, and in-session and end of session interventions.Attention will also be given to special problemsof dealing with issues of separation, domestic violenceand same sex couples.PSYC943 Research Project17 pg cpThis compulsory unit will involve students working on aresearch project in groups of three or four under thedirection of a staff member. Students will select a projectof interest to them from those offered by staff members.Students will work together on the project, but the staffmember will ensure that each student provides appropriateinput. Once the data are collected, students will workindividually on analysing the data and will individuallypresent results of the research in thesis style (12,000words).PSYC951 Advanced Issues in Social andPersonality Psychology3 pg cpThis unit will focus on bio-social models of personalityincluding genetic mechanisms, and neuropsychologicalmodels of individual differences. We will be seekingreductionist explanations of normal and abnormal behaviour:explanations which explain abnormal behaviour inthe terms of normal personality functions. Examples ofthis strategy include normal models of depression andvulnerability for serious mental illness. Differences inintelligence may also be covered.PSYC954 Social Psychology and Film3 pg cpIn this unit students will read topical reviews of majortheories in social psychology, and for each reading studentswill view a film. Students will then be required tocomplete weekly two-page thought papers integratingideas from each film with the reading assigned.PSYC960 Practicum in CounsellingPsychology2 pg cpThis unit draws on the theories of systemic therapy andSelf Psychology and applies them to therapeutic workwith clients. It will focus on applying these theories toselected cases and will reinforce conceptualisations andintervention with actual cases. Emphasis will be placedon reinforcing and linking all of the skills taught in theoverall course in the effective treatment of clients.Attention will also be placed on the effectiveness of thetreatment procedures.305