PY6015 - Child and Family Therapy

Miscellaneous enrolment in this subject requires the approval of the Coordinator of Professional Programs (Psychology).

This subject will develop the skills of the student to deal with more complex psychological and behavioural disorders. Topics will include child and adolescent psychopathology and the use of family therapy intervention.

Learning Outcomes

• skills in the assessment and identification of disorders specific to children and adolescents;
• skills in the assessment of family dynamics and functioning;
• basic knowledge and skills in the use of family based interventions.

Subject Assessment

• Case Conceptualisation - (30%)
• Treatment Planning - (30%)
• Clinical Update - (40%).

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.