13299 (v.2) Counselling Theory and Practice (2) 522

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Area:	Department of Social Work and Social Policy
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	3.0
Lecture:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Seminar:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):	13294 (v.2) Communication Skills 511 or any previous version AND 13295 (v.2) Counselling Theory and Practice (1) 512 or any previous version
Syllabus:	Current approaches such as social constructionism, postmodernism, post structuralism, and narrative thinking have unsettled psychological ideas that informed traditional theories and practices of counselling. Starting with a feminist critique and the emergence of a 'third wave' of therapies, we consider how these changes have been reflected in practice, particularly the challenge to the position of the counsellor as 'expert'. The course will examine how context and culture constitutes our lived experience and therefore highlight the importance of 'understanding' and 'meaning making' between 'client' and 'counsellor'. This unit introduces Concepts of the Self, Constructionist approaches to counselling, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Just Therapy, Spirituality and Counselling. Attention will be given to the use of Self and choice of particular therapies in practice.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Enjoyed the process of knowledge which leads to shifts in theories and practices. Deconstructed theoretical positions that inform practice. An awareness of ideas and cultural events that led to ashift in modernist thinking. An understanding of how post modernism, post structuralism and social constructionism have contributed to a reauthoring of ways of working. Incorporated narrative practices which respects clients' ways of creating meaning within their cultural context. Taken into account the dimensions of power and address these issues in the counselling relationship. An understanding of how new ideas have been played out in the discipline of psychology. Kept an open and creative mind and developed positions and practices which further social justice.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	Burr, V. (1995), An introduction to social constructionism. London, Routledge. Chaplin, J. (1998), Feminist counselling in practice. London, Sage Publications. Parker, I. (ed.) (1999), Deconstructing Psychotherapy. London, Sage Publications. Turnell,A. and Edwards, S. (1999), Signs of safety - a solution and safety oriented approach to child protection casework. New York, W.W. Norton. Perry, Janet. (1993), Counselling for women. Buckingham, Open University Press. Miell, Dorothy. and Dallos, Rudi. (eds.) (1996), Social interaction and personal relationships. London, Sage Publications. Worell, Judith. and Remer, Pam. (1992), Feminist Perspective in therapy. Chichester, Wiley.
Unit Texts:	Mcleod, John. (2000), An introduction to counselling. Buckingham, Open University Press. Richards, Steven. (ed.) (1966), Understanding the self. London, Sage Publications.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Essay 30%, Journal 50%, Presentation 20%. This is a Grade/Mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y