PSYCH 772A/B : Clinical Practice 2
Science
2020 Semester One (1203) / Semester Two (1205) (60 POINTS)
Course Prescription
Course Overview
This course will contribute to the development of the knowledge base and skills that underlie safe and effective clinical psychology practice in Aotearoa/New Zealand. Students will study different therapeutic models and how these are applied with different client populations, both child and adult. Extending on Systemic, Cognitive and Behaviour Therapy models, the focus will be on 1. 3rd wave Cognitive Behavioural models- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, and Mindfulness, 2. Family Therapy, 3. Motivational Interviewing, and 4. Psychodynamic theory in regard to reflective practice. Students will develop knowledge and skills involved in conducting psychological assessments, and developing formulations and treatment plans. This course provides opportunity to develop diagnostic skills using the DSM-5. Students will be given skills to foster self-reflective practice, including the ability to monitor transference and countertransference processes. This university based component is designed to prepare students for Clinical Placements and to assist them to work competently as clinical psychology trainees, at the appropriate level of professional development for Year 2 of their professional training in the Doctor of Clinical Psychology Programme. To this end the course includes two 200 hour placements in either an adult or child and family setting. One placement will be at the Psychology Clinic.
Capabilities Developed in this Course
| Capability 1: | Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice |
| Capability 2: | Critical Thinking |
| Capability 3: | Solution Seeking |
| Capability 4: | Communication and Engagement |
| Capability 5: | Independence and Integrity |
| Capability 6: | Social and Environmental Responsibilities |
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate knowledge of the theoretical and empirical literature related to mental disorders and serious mental health problems for both adult and child populations. Be able to articulate how clinical work is based on the relevant research literature in accordance with the scientist-practitioner model. (Capability 1 and 2)
- Demonstrate knowledge of intervention models used in clinical practice with adults, children, adolescents and their families. (Capability 1 and 2)
- Plan and implement psychological assessments incorporating this knowledge (1 and 2). (Capability 1, 2 and 3)
- Apply the diagnostic classification system DSM-5. (Capability 1, 2, 3 and 4)
- Develop formulations using clinical psychological theory and assessment data. (Capability 1, 2 and 3)
- Develop and apply treatment plans using clinical psychological theory, assessment data and formulations and monitor and measure the impact of therapeutic interventions. (Capability 2, 3, 4 and 5)
- Understand and discuss the cultural foundations and possible limitations of clinical psychology models and techniques and demonstrate knowledge of the impact of culture and/or individual diversity in assessment and therapy processes. (Capability 4, 5 and 6)
- Further develop the professional role, identity, boundaries and presentation of a Clinical Psychology student and registered practitioner and be able to work effectively within a team, relating respectfully to others. (Capability 4 and 5)
- Be self-reflective, and understand and discuss transference and counter-transference issues. (Capability 2, 5 and 6)
- Analyse critically, ethical issues and engage in ethical decision-making. (Capability 5 and 6)
Assessments
| Assessment Type | Percentage | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Two Paper Case Presentations | 25% | Group Coursework |
| Final Exam | 25% | Individual Examination |
| Two Case Studies | 50% | Individual Examination |
| 3 types | 100% |
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcome Addressed | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | |
| Two Paper Case Presentations | ||||||||||
| Final Exam | ||||||||||
| Two Case Studies | ||||||||||
Tuākana
Within the Clinical Psychology Programme Māori students are part of a rōpū called Turuki Tū and there is a space allocated for them called Te ōhanga. They are also supported by Māori staff in the Clinical programme and the School of Psychology Kaiwhakaak0 and Tuakana Programme .
Key Topics
Learning Resources
Special Requirements
Workload Expectations
772 A and 772 B must be completed in the same year. Together they equate to a half time course. It is possible to complete a Masters degree concurrently.
For this course, you can expect 6-7 hours of lectures on a Friday, 16 hours of placement usually over 2 days negotiated with the supervisor, and at least 2 hours of reading and thinking about the content each week.
Digital Resources
Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available).
Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.
The Placement Information Pack in on Canvas and contains all information relevant to placements and case reports.
Copyright
The content and delivery of content in this course are protected by copyright. Material belonging to others may have been used in this course and copied by and solely for the educational purposes of the University under license.
You may copy the course content for the purposes of private study or research, but you may not upload onto any third party site, make a further copy or sell, alter or further reproduce or distribute any part of the course content to another person.
Academic Integrity
The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. This requirement also applies to sources on the internet. A student's assessed work may be reviewed against online source material using computerised detection mechanisms.
Inclusive Learning
All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course coordinator, lecturer or tutor.
Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website at http://disability.auckland.ac.nz
Special Circumstances
If your ability to complete assessed coursework is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a member of teaching staff as soon as possible before the assessment is due.
If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page: https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/during-exams/aegrotat-and-compassionate-consideration.html.
This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.
Student Feedback
During the course Class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the staff responsible for the course and staff-student consultative committees.
At the end of the course students will be invited to give feedback on the course and teaching through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback.
Your feedback helps to improve the course and its delivery for all students.
Regularly throughout the year the co-directors of the clinical programme meet with the student reps for each year of the training plus a rep from Turuki Tū to pass on information about any developments or events planned and gain feedback and ideas from the reps.
Student Charter and Responsibilities
The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter (https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/student-charter.html).
Disclaimer
Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about the course will be available for enrolled students in Canvas.
In this course you may be asked to submit your coursework assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations for this course online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. The final decision on the completion mode for a test or examination, and remote invigilation arrangements where applicable, will be advised to students at least 10 days prior to the scheduled date of the assessment, or in the case of an examination when the examination timetable is published.