James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2004

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PY5011:03

Methods of Intervention 1

Townsville

HECS Band 1

39 hours seminars. Semester 2 Limited Attendance.

Available to MPsych or DPsych students or by permission of the course coordinator.

Staff:

Assoc. Professor E Helmes.

This subject provides training in basic intervention methods for common psychological problems. Techniques using basic behavioural and cognitive approaches are introduced and applied to common anxiety and mood disorders.

Learning Objectives:

to acquire basic skills in the application of cognitive behavioural therapy;

to acquire basic skills in the application of behaviour therapy;

to demonstrate the above skills with clients.

Assessment by case presentations (40%); treatment plans (60%).