TALK BASED THERAPIES

MMH5TBT

2021

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject students will critically examine theoretical frameworks for conducting talk based therapy sessions using a problem-solving approach to working with people in the context of mental health care. Students will gain enhanced knowledge and skills required to undertake therapy with a specific focus on advanced communication and language. Students need to seek out work integrated learning experiences in which skills can be applied to real workplace context.

SchoolLa Trobe Rural Health School

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorKate Emond

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters

Exchange StudentsNo

Available as ElectiveYes

Learning ActivitiesStudents will participate in summative and formative activities including online lectures, reflective activities, participation with peers,analysis of case studies and scenarios online, online skills sessions, online quizzes, written assessments and an oral presentation.

Capstone subjectNo

Subject particulars

Subject rules

PrerequisitesN/A

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 knowledgeStudents have obtained knowledge required to successfully complete a Bachelors degree or equivalent.

Career Ready

Career-focusedYes

Work-based learningYes

Self sourced or Uni sourcedSelf Sourced

Entire subject or partial subjectPartial subject

Total hours/days requiredNo minimum hours required

Location of WBL activity (region)Flexible

WBL addtional requirementsStudents must seek out opportunities to link theoretical learning to practice.

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Extend the knowledge and use of talk-based therapies for common mental health and illness issues.

02. Engage creatively in therapeutic relationships with mental health consumers, their families/carers and significant others, which are characterized by co-construction of care and collaborative engagement.

03. Extend the range of psycho-therapeutic interventions applied to recovery in different situations and contexts of care.

04. Describe overall formulations of individuals with mental health related issues, leading to appropriate interventions.

Subject options

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On-Line, 2021, LTU Term 5, Online

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKate Emond

Class requirements

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 37 - 42
Seven 2.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 37 to week 42 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Evidence of engagement and interaction	N/A	Other	Combined	No	25	SILO1, SILO3, SILO4
Written Assessment	N/A	Assignment	Individual	No	45	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Online oral presentation	N/A	Oral presentation	Individual	No	30	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4