Course description

This course provides core knowledge required for provision of a range of mental health interventions with wide application. It forms the basis for development of specialist practice knowledge during the second year of the program. In addition to learning relevant to provision of mental health interventions, these courses provide essential knowledge required for working with different age groups, families, groups and people from different cultural backgrounds. The courses include some elective learning activities and some choice with respect to assessment items (e.g. essay topics). Students enrolled in a specialist study plan or seeking recognition by a professional body should consult the study plan handbook when making decisions about elective learning activities and choice of assessment item. These courses cover topics such as: expressive therapies, cognitive behaviour therapies, systemic therapies, psychodynamic therapies, psychodynamic therapies, psychopharmacology, working with children and adolescents, working with families, working with groups, working with older people, working with minorities, case management in mental health.

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