phe5ost open studio and post traumatic growth

OPEN STUDIO AND POST-TRAUMATIC GROWTH

PHE5OST

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject you will learn about trauma and its many presentations, how this affects the brain and the role materials play in trauma informed practice. In particular you will learn about how art therapy can play a particular role in recovery from trauma and in generating post-traumatic growth. The central vehicle for this clinical application will be the Open Studio method. You will be equipped with skills in facilitating this approach for clients in clinical settings as well as for people affected by natural disasters in the general community.

SchoolPsychology and Public Health

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorLibby Byrne

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo

Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters

Available as ElectiveNo

Learning ActivitiesN/A

Capstone subjectNo

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites Must be admitted into HMART and must have passed 120 credit points at Year 4 level in Art Therapy

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Quota Management StrategyN/A

Quota-conditions or rulesN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Minimum credit point requirementN/A

Assumed knowledgeN/A

Learning resources

Art therapy, trauma and neuroscience: theoretical

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementRecommended

AuthorKing, J. L.

Year2016

Edition/VolumeN/A

PublisherTaylor and Francis

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Handbook of posttraumatic growth: research and practice

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementRecommended

AuthorCalhoun L. G. & Tedeschi, R.G.

Year2014

Edition/VolumeN/A

PublisherRoutledge

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Trauma, tragedy, therapy: the arts and human suffering

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementRecommended

AuthorLevine, S.

Year2009

Edition/VolumeN/A

PublisherJessica Kingsley

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Positive change process and post-traumatic growth in people who have experienced childhood abuse: understanding vechiles of change

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementRecommended

AuthorWoodward, C & Joseph, S.

Year2003

Edition/VolumeN/A

PublisherPsychology and psychotherapy: theory, research and practice

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Career Ready

Career-focusedNo

Work-based learningNo

Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A

Entire subject or partial subjectN/A

Total hours/days requiredN/A

Location of WBL activity (region)N/A

WBL addtional requirementsN/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Articulate and critique the structure, form and purpose of the Open Studio method of art therapy
02. Demonstrate advanced skills in the application of the Open Studio method.
03. Differentiate the various forms of trauma relevant to the Australian context and how these impact on brain function
04. Apply advanced art therapy interventions, including suitable use of materials to reduce trauma impacts for individuals and communities

Subject options

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Week 46-47, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLibby Byrne

Class requirements

Lecture/SeminarWeek: 46 - 47
Five 6.00 hours lecture/seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 46 to week 47 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*
Major studio-based art work reflecting student learning (1,000-words equivalent)N/AN/AN/ANo30SILO2
Paper 1: Theoretical essay (3,000-words equivalent)N/AN/AN/ANo50SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Paper 2: Reflective paper (1,500-words equivalent)N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO2, SILO4