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COU6114 Object Relations and Attachment Theory
SCHOOL OF PSYCHOLOGY AND SOCIAL SCIENCE
Credit Points: 15
 
Description:
This unit develops the basic framework for understanding human behaviour within a developmental and social context. It explores stages in human development from a psychoanalytic object relations and attachment theory perspectives. Social and cultural factors influencing the ways in which problems are presented to the counsellor for assistance are considered. Attention is given to issues of gender, ethnicity and sexual preference and consideration is given to common presenting difficulties in human development.

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This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets
L67Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy
 
 
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 15/03/2014 VET: 14/05/2014