This unit is an extension of unit PSTY5203 and provides an extended clinical experience supported by small group supervision and structured learning in psychodynamic practice. The focus is on the structured nature of short-term psychodynamic psychotherapy comprising assessment and dynamic formulation, initial, middle and end phases with their second patient sourced from their own workplace, or another recommended institution. The therapy will consist of weekly sessions for between 10 and 15 sessions, and audio- recorded for supervision which will focus on the micro skills of engagement and formation of the therapeutic relationship, assessment and psychodynamic formulation, identifying and processing coping mechanisms, facilitation of affect expression, transference and countertransference, with trauma in mind, the use of affective language, maintenance of the frame and contract. Development of reflective practice, ethical conduct and diligent self-care is aimed for.
Unit details and rules
Academic unit | Brain and Mind Science |
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Credit points | 3 |
Prerequisites
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None |
Corequisites
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PSTY5201 and PSTY5203 |
Prohibitions
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None |
Assumed knowledge
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This unit assumes a working clinical knowledge of basic counselling and mental health, commensurate with a clinician having worked 2 or more years in a setting with general health counselling or mental health clients |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | No |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Joan Haliburn, joan.haliburn@sydney.edu.au |
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