EDF6512

Clinical behaviour therapy

(EDU)

Associate Professor N J King

12 points + 3 hours per week + Second semester + Clayton + Prerequisites: Australian Psychological Society (APS) accredited major sequence in psychology

Synopsis: Traditional counselling skills in behavioural interventions. Advances in the behavioural assessment and treatment of common childhood behaviour problems such as the oppositional defiant disorder, internalising disorders such as childhood anxiety disorders and school refusal, and common adult problems such as anxiety disorders, assertion problems and sleep disturbance. Counselling skills and fundamental behavioural intervention skills (eg relaxation training, desensitisation, assertion training and cognitive therapy). Ethical and legal issues. Case management issues (eg keeping records).

Assessment: Assignment (3000-5000 words): 70% + Practical exercise and written report (1500 words): 30%