13637 (v.2) Theories and Applications of Counselling 661

Area:

School of Psychology

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Seminar:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Theories of counselling practice and the nature of people. An understanding of commonly used models and procedures for directing counselling and behaviour change such as cognitive behavioural, person centred counselling, narrative methods, existential approaches, brief strategies, and couples/relationship work. The application of these to areas such as anxiety, depression and optimism, problem solving, anger and violence, conflict resolution and critical incident management.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will be able to demonstrate -An ability to apply theoretical models to the following - Optimism, assertiveness, self-esteem, problem solving, anger management, addictions. An understanding of the following theories - Cognitive behavioural management, person centred counselling, narrative therapy, existential counselling, systems/family counselling, couples counselling, community counselling.

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:

No prescribed references.

Unit Texts:

McLeod J., (1998), An Introduction to Counselling, (2nd ed.), Buckingham, Open University Press.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Assignment 50%, Journal 20%, Literature review 30%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y