EDF6504

Anxiety disorders

(EDU)

Associate Professor N J King

12 points + 3 hours per week + First semester + Clayton (on-campus) + Prohibition: EDF6512

Synopsis: Skills for working with people of all ages suffering from anxiety disorders. Topics include classification, aetiological factors and assessment procedures (avoidance tests, anxiety scales etc). Anxiety management techniques. Practical procedures in anxiety reduction. Case management issues eg keeping files, making a referral.

Assessment: Assignment (3000-5000 words): 70% + Test: 30%