Leader: Dr D McIntyre

Offered

Clayton Second semester 2008 (Off-campus)

Synopsis

This unit will consider the theories of Donald Winnicott and Melanie Klein and their relevance to understanding the psychological development of children and adolescents in terms of both healthy development and the development of psychopathology. The unit will also examine the relevance of these theories to working therapeutically with children and adolescents.

Objectives

At the completion of this unit students will be expected to:

1. display an understanding and knowledge of the theories of Donald Winnicott and Melanie Klein relevant to child development;
2. to demonstrate the relevance of these theories to the psychological development of children and adolescents in terms of both healthy development and the development of psychopathology;
3. to understand the historical context in which these theorists sit and their contribution to the field of understanding and working with children and adolescents;
4. demonstrate knowledge of the specific similarities and differences between these theorists and their theories; and
5. to examine these theoretical concepts by the use of case examples as illustrations.

Assessment

Regular written assignments
Final written assignment
Interactive assessment via a residential workshop Essay (20%)
Journal assignment (70%)
Residential workshop (10%)

Prerequisites

DCP0001