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Interpersonal Skills in Psychology (PSYC7801)

Study period
Sem 1 2025
Location
St Lucia
Attendance mode
In Person

Course overview

Study period
Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025)
Study level
Postgraduate Coursework
Location
St Lucia
Attendance mode
In Person
Units
2
Administrative campus
St Lucia
Coordinating unit
Psychology School

This course will introduce students to the basic foundational knowledge and skills of counselling. Students will be introduced to the various foundational counselling skills through direct teaching and demonstrations as well as being given supervised practice in the performance of these skills and their integration into a respectful approach to counselling. A link between skills and theoretical underpinnings is an important part of the course. It encourages the student to consider the balance between the science and the practice of psychology, and the value of interviewing skills in the the process of assessment and case formulation. A satisfactory level of proficiency is expected before students can pass this course.

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the ideas and principles of working therapeuticallyᅠand the importance of interpersonal skills in psychology. Students will be exploring the essentials of the process of therapyᅠand the therapeuticᅠrelationship and the various means by which interpersonal skills augment the process of therapy. Students will be encouraged to understand the theory and evidence underlying the skills to develop a sense of knowing why they are using certain skills rather than simply employing skills on a mechanistic basis. As such, an integrative approach to theories and skills will underlie the course. Students will also develop foundational therpeutic skills through supervised practice. Personal development of students will be encouraged on the basis of the importance of the psychologistᅠas person to the therapeutic process.

Course requirements

Assumed background

It is assumed that students who enter the course have a degree within psychology. As such, it is assumed that students have a basic understanding of literature concerning human behaviour, familiarity with psychological language and theory, and a basic ability to communicate effectively with a variety of people.

Restrictions

Restricted to students enrolled in MPsych or with permission of Director of Master of Psychology program

Jointly taught details

This course is jointly-taught with:

  • Another instance of the same course

This course is taught in conjunction with COUN7001

Course contact

Course staff

Lecturer

Timetable

The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.

Additional timetable information

The course comprises a twoᅠ-hour lecture followed by a one hour tutorial.ᅠ Please consult your timetable for the locations of the lectures and tutorials.ᅠ