WEL3320

Advanced practice skills for human services B

Leah Zaks

8 points
* 3 hours per week
* Second semester
* Caulfield
* Prerequisite: WEL3310

Objectives On completion of this subject students can expect to have become more familiar with a number of specialised areas of practice; participated in peer supervision processes wherein other students present some aspects of their work practice for exploration; presented for peer supervision some aspect of their work practice or other relevant experience; explored in some depth one chosen area of practice; examined a number of professional development issues from both theoretical and practical perspectives.

Synopsis The subject involves the study of the following topics: play therapy with children; couple therapy; loss and grief; addressing cultural issues; gender and sexual orientation; therapeutic memories; therapeutic frames; sexual taboos; suicide and burnout.

Assessment Written report of peer supervision session (2000 words) 30%
* Essay of choice (4000 words): 70%

Prescribed texts

Book of prescribed readings published by and available from the section.

Recommended texts

Casement P Further learning from the patient: The analytic space and process Tavistock, 1992
Ellenberger H F The discovery of the unconscious: The history and evolution of dynamic psychiatry Basic Books, 1970
Stone H and Winkleman S Embracing each other: Relationship as teacher, healer and guide New World Library, 1989