Infancy:Infant and Parent Relationship

Subject PSYT90027 (2011)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2011.

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
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This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2011:

Semester 1, Parkville - Taught online/distance.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
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Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
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Semester 1, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
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Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
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Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable


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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 30 contact hours
Total Time Commitment: Not available
Prerequisites: Nil.
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Coordinator

Assoc Prof Campbell Paul

Contact

A/Prof Campbell Paul, Campbell.Paul@rch.org.au
Subject Overview: This subject will cover:
  • contribution of infant observation to developmental and psychodynamic theories;
  • therapeutic effects of infant observation on the infant and care-giver; and
  • relevance of infant observation to therapeutic work in other settings and counter transference and its use.

The weekly seminar will develop further the understanding and skills of observing being practised in 554-804 Infant Observation Practicum, and will provide a forum to discuss the literature on infant observation and the applications of this method.
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Assessment:
  • 2 x 10% : Student participation during the seminar - one per semester;
  • 2 x 40% : Written assignments (3000 words max) - one per semester.
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Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Related Course(s): Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Sciences (Infant and Parent Ment.Hlth)

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