Course coordinator
Dr Cassandra Tellegen
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Psychology School
This course offers students a vibrant personalised and research-based introduction to the major psychotherapies that have been developed to relieve human suffering. This course offers students opportunities to experience personal change through personalised applications of psychotherapy strategies. Students will gain insight into the clinical reasoning and decision making involved in developing treatment plans for clients. Demonstrations of psychotherapy in action will be made available. Psychotherapies covered in the course include those that have been developed many years ago (e.g., Psychodynamic Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Person-Centred Therapy), and those that have emerged more recently (e.g., Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Positive Psychology and mindfulness). Issues related to conducting ethical, culturally sensitive and productive therapy with clients are also discussed.
The goal of this course is to give students a personalised, practical, and research-based introduction to the major psychotherapies. The course provides diverse opportunities for students to fully engage in course content via the personal application of psychotherapy strategies,ﾠ personal reflections on case studies, practice in developing treatment formulations for cases, and participation in discussion groups. Students will not only acquire new content and skills but also experience the change potential of some of the psychotherapies. Key elements of content covered in the course include: psychotherapy theories, therapeutic intervention techniques, research in support of the various theories & techniques, considerations for practicing with unique populations, & issues related to conducting ethical & productive therapy.
The course has two components:
LECTURES Lecture topics ﾠinclude: Introduction and micro-counselling skills, Psychoanalytic Therapy, Person Centred Therapy, Behaviour Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy, Existential Therapy, Schema Therapy and ethical and cultural considerations.
TUTORIALSﾠ Tutorial attendance is strongly recommended because the tutorials will assist in developing the skills and strategies for mastering the case study assignment and completing the portfolio. The tutorials will also provide valuable opportunities for the personal application of various psychotherapy strategies.
Course requirements
Recommended prerequisites
We recommend completing the following courses before enrolling in this one:
2 courses from (PSYC2020 or PSYC2030 or PSYC2040 or PSYC2050)
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Dr Cassandra Tellegen
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Aims and outcomes
Theﾠaim of this course is to give students a personalised and research-based introduction to the major elements of the psychotherapies including: psychotherapy theories, therapeutic intervention techniques, research in support of the various theories and techniques.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Understand the basic theoretical underpinning of several major theories of psychotherapy, including their historical development and modern practice.
LO2.
Understand and practice the fundamental elements involved in developing a psychotherapy treatment formulation.
LO3.
Understand ethical issues in the practice of psychotherapy.
LO4.
Understand how research on psychotherapy outcomes and efficacies is conducted
LO5.
Reflect on the personal impacts of various psychotherapy strategies
LO6.
Understand basic principles of counselling skills and processes.
LO7.
Build your repertoire of self-care behaviours and skills
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quiz |
Quiz 1
|
25% |
10/09/2024 - 11/09/2024
Quiz 1 open from Tues 10th September at 1pm to Wednesday 11th September at 5pm. |
| Essay/ Critique | Case Study Assignment | 38% |
20/09/2024 4:00 pm |
| Quiz |
Quiz 2
|
25% |
22/10/2024 - 23/10/2024
Quiz 2 open from Tues 22nd October at 1pm to Wednesday 23rd October at 5pm. |
| Portfolio | Portfolio | 12% |
25/10/2024 1:00 pm |
Assessment details
Quiz 1
- Online
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Quiz
- Weight
- 25%
- Due date
10/09/2024 - 11/09/2024
Quiz 1 open from Tues 10th September at 1pm to Wednesday 11th September at 5pm.
- Other conditions
- Time limited.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L03, L04, L06
Task description
The online quiz will consist of multiple choice questions. It will cover all lecture and "required" course reading material including relevant chapters in the Corey text and articles as indicated in the Learning Activities outline from week 1 to week 6 inclusive. Lecture topics and associated required readings assessed include: Introduction to Psychotherapy & Counselling, Behaviour Therapy, Cognitive Therapy, ACT: Part I and II, and Psychoanalytic Therapy. The quiz will be completed via Blackboard and students will have 60 minutes to complete the quiz once they start it.
Students who apply for deferred assessment will be notified of the specific time frame for their quiz, once their application is approved.
Submission guidelines
To be completed on Blackboard.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 14 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Case Study Assignment
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Essay/ Critique
- Weight
- 38%
- Due date
20/09/2024 4:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L04, L06
Task description
A case study and marking criteria will be provided on Blackboard and discussed in depth during tutorials.
This assignment is designed to help students gain an understanding and practice of the fundamental elements involved in developing a psychotherapy treatment case formulation. The questions above mirror the key clinical reasoning and decision making steps in developing a treatment formulation for a client
Submission guidelines
Via Turnitin on the Course Blackboard. NOTE: You will no longer receive an automatic submission receipt from Turnitin confirming your assignment has been received. You should download a copy of the digital receipt from the Assignment Dashboard and keep this as a record.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 14 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Quiz 2
- Online
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Quiz
- Weight
- 25%
- Due date
22/10/2024 - 23/10/2024
Quiz 2 open from Tues 22nd October at 1pm to Wednesday 23rd October at 5pm.
- Other conditions
- Time limited.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L03, L04, L06
Task description
The online quiz will consist of multiple choice questions. It will cover all lecture and "required" course reading material including relevant chapters in the Corey text and articles as indicated from week 7 to week 12 inclusive. Lecture topics and associated required readings assessed include: Person Centred Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, Existential Therapy, Process issues, ethics and cultural considerations, Schema Therapy and Working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The quiz will be completed via Blackboard and students will have 60 minutes to complete the quiz once they start it.
Students who apply for deferred assessment will be notified of the specific time frame for their quiz, once their application is approved.
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 14 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Portfolio
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Portfolio
- Weight
- 12%
- Due date
25/10/2024 1:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L02, L03, L05, L06, L07
Task description
The Portfolio must be completed and submitted in accord with the portfolio assessment information.
Submission guidelines
via Turnitin
NOTE: You will no longer receive an automatic submission receipt from Turnitin confirming your assignment has been received. You should download a copy of the digital receipt from the Assignment Dashboard and keep this as a record.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 14 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 0 - 29.99 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 2 (Fail) | 30.00 - 46.99 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 47.00 - 49.99 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes |
| 4 (Pass) | 50.00 - 64.99 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 5 (Credit) | 65.00 - 74.99 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75.00 - 84.99 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85.00 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
Additional course grading information
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Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Additional assessment information
Electronic Submission of Assessments Via Turnitin
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Assessments must be submitted via Turnitin. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that the electronic submission procedure for each assessment is successfully executed by the due date. Please note the following guidelines regarding electronic submission of assessments via Turnitin:
- You are advised to submit an assessment more than 3 hours before the deadline so as to allow for possible technical difficulties with the electronic submission process.ﾠ
- Ensure that you have submitted the correct document and that it has been fully uploaded (without missing pages).ﾠ
- In the case of a student claim that an assessment was submitted after the due date because of a technical malfunction, the only form of supporting evidence that will be considered is the confirmation receipt downloaded from the assignment dashboard. No screenshots of properties or internet history will be accepted. If a student claims late submission was due to a Blackboard malfunction such as an outage, the claim must be supported by confirmation from UQ Information Technology Support unit (ITS) which will be sought by the Course Administrator.
- Once the marks/feedback for an assessment are released, the Turnitin link is closed for submission.ﾠ
NOTE: You will no longer receive an automatic submission receipt from Turnitin confirming your assignment has been received. You should download a copy of the digital receipt from the Assignment Dashboard and keep this as a record.
Late submission of the case study assignmentﾠand portfolioﾠwill each receive penalty marks.
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Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Find the required and recommended resources for this course on the UQ Library website.
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Week 1 (22 Jul - 28 Jul) |
Lecture |
Introduction to Psychotherapy & Counselling lecture Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L04, L06 |
Week 2 (29 Jul - 04 Aug) |
Tutorial |
Micro-counselling skills practice tutorial Learning outcomes: L01, L05, L06, L07 |
Lecture |
Behaviour therapy lecture Learning outcomes: L01, L04, L06 |
|
Week 3 (05 Aug - 11 Aug) |
Tutorial |
Behaviour Therapy tutorial Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L05, L06, L07 |
Lecture |
Cognitive Therapy lecture Learning outcomes: L01, L04, L06 |
|
Week 4 (12 Aug - 18 Aug) |
Tutorial |
Cognitive Therapy tutorial Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L05, L06, L07 |
Lecture |
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy Part 1 lecture Learning outcomes: L01, L04, L06 |
|
Week 5 (19 Aug - 25 Aug) |
Tutorial |
ACT Part 1 tutorial Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L05, L06, L07 |
Lecture |
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy: Part 2 lecture Learning outcomes: L01, L04, L06 |
|
Week 6 (26 Aug - 01 Sep) |
Tutorial |
ACT Part 2 tutorial Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L05, L06, L07 |
Lecture |
Psychoanalytic Therapy lecture Learning outcomes: L01, L04, L06 |
|
Week 7 (02 Sep - 08 Sep) |
Tutorial |
Psychoanalytic Therapy tutorial Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L05, L06, L07 |
Lecture |
Person Centred Therapy lecture Learning outcomes: L01, L04, L06 |
|
Week 8 (09 Sep - 15 Sep) |
Tutorial |
Person Centred Therapy tutorial Learning outcomes: L01, L05, L06, L07 |
Lecture |
Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) lecture Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L04, L06 |
|
Week 9 (16 Sep - 22 Sep) |
Tutorial |
CFT tutorial Learning outcomes: L01, L05, L06, L07 |
Lecture |
Existential Therapy lecture Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L04, L06 |
|
Mid Sem break (23 Sep - 29 Sep) |
No student involvement (Breaks, information) |
Mid-Semester Break No lecture or tutorials |
Week 10 (30 Sep - 06 Oct) |
Tutorial |
Existential Therapy tutorial Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L05, L06, L07 |
Lecture |
Process issues, ethics and cultural considerations lecture Learning outcomes: L01, L03, L06 |
|
Week 11 (07 Oct - 13 Oct) |
No student involvement (Breaks, information) |
No tutorials as Monday is public holiday Learning outcomes: L01, L05, L06, L07 |
Lecture |
Schema Therapy lecture Learning outcomes: L01, L04, L06 |
|
Week 12 (14 Oct - 20 Oct) |
Tutorial |
Schema Therapy tutorial Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L05, L06, L07 |
Lecture |
Working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples lecture Learning outcomes: L01, L03, L06 |
|
Week 13 (21 Oct - 27 Oct) |
Lecture |
Panel Discussion Cassie and tutors answer questions related to further study/career pathways for therapists Learning outcomes: L05, L06, L07 |
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.
School guidelines
Your school has additional guidelines you'll need to follow for this course: