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PSYP8908 – Working with Groups
2020 – Session 2, Special circumstance
Notice
As part of Phase 3 of our return to campus plan, most units will now run tutorials, seminars and other small group learning activities on campus for the second half-year, while keeping an online version available for those students unable to return or those who choose to continue their studies online.
To check the availability of face to face activities for your unit, please go to timetable viewer. To check detailed information on unit assessments visit your unit's iLearn space or consult your unit convenor.
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Julie Boulis
Joanne Earl
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MProfPsych
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
This unit provides theory and skills training in group processes and group leadership. As with other Units, this Unit is run in an experiential fashion to teach student to analyse group processes of both external and in-class groups. The unit teaches strategies to lead and facilitate group therapy in a variety of contexts and with a variety of clinical client populations (e.g. anxiety, depression, agoraphobia, psychosis). The application group modes for skills training, such as problem solving skills, social skills training and stress management, is taught. Knowledge of and development of skills for self-care practice are presented. Practical considerations inherent in the application of group-treatment approaches, such as the integration of individuals differing with respect to age, sex, diagnosis and religion, are also addressed.
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Important Academic Dates
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- ULO1: Design, implement and evaluate psychological group intervention programs within the context of a multi-disciplinary team.
- ULO2: Review and evaluate the current research and theory in the field of clinical group work, and create group interventions and treatments to test hypotheses generated from a client's presenting issues, particularly with Indigenous Australians.
- ULO3: Apply communication skills effectively in writing and through verbal communication.
- ULO4: Evaluate behaviour consistent with the legal requirements, regulatory frameworks, guidelines and code of conduct relevant to psychologists.
- ULO5: Analyse the issues and obstacles for delivering effective group interventions, particularly with Indigenous Australians, diverse, and vulnerable populations.
General Assessment Information
Please see iLearn for detailed descriptions of assessment requirements and the rubrics used to provide feedback. Students must attempt all assessment tasks to achieve a grade of pass or higher in this unit.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| Live Skills demonstration | 50% | No | 14th October 2020 |
| Group intervention report | 50% | No | 2nd October 2020 |
Live Skills demonstration
Assessment Type 1: Presentation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 50 hours
Due: 14th October 2020
Weighting: 50%
Students will submit a student led discussion of 25 minutes in groups of 4-5 students, recorded via zoom and submitted online.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Evaluate behaviour consistent with the legal requirements, regulatory frameworks, guidelines and code of conduct relevant to psychologists.
- Analyse the issues and obstacles for delivering effective group interventions, particularly with Indigenous Australians, diverse, and vulnerable populations.
Group intervention report
Assessment Type 1: Report
Indicative Time on Task 2: 51 hours
Due: 2nd October 2020
Weighting: 50%
In 2500 words, students will evaluate an appropriate intervention for group therapy.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Design, implement and evaluate psychological group intervention programs within the context of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Review and evaluate the current research and theory in the field of clinical group work, and create group interventions and treatments to test hypotheses generated from a client's presenting issues, particularly with Indigenous Australians.
- Apply communication skills effectively in writing and through verbal communication.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
- the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
- the Writing Centre for academic skills support.
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Delivery and Resources
The unit is comprised of lectures.
Lectures: 2 x 6 hour lecture on Wednesday
3 x 6 hour lecture on Saturday
If more than one workshop per unit is missed, then the student is at risk of being excluded and university rules may apply.
Unit Schedule
Workshop 1 (Wednesday July 29th) Group Processes
Workshop 2 (Wednesday August 26th) Planning a Group
Workshop 3 (Wednesday September 9th) Running a Group
Workshop 4 (Wednesday September 16th) Live Skills Practice
Wednesday October 14th Live Skills Assessment
Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
- Academic Appeals Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progression Policy
- Assessment Policy
- Fitness to Practice Procedure
- Grade Appeal Policy
- Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public
- Special Consideration Policy (Note: The Special Consideration Policy is effective from 4 December 2017 and replaces the Disruption to Studies Policy.)
Students seeking more policy resources can visit the Student Policy Gateway (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/student-policy-gateway). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
If you would like to see all the policies relevant to Learning and Teaching visit Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central).
Student Code of Conduct
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/study/getting-started/student-conduct
Results
Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au
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