307229 (v.1) Counselling Professional Practice 667
| Area: | School of Psychology |
| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
| Seminar: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
| Prerequisite(s): | 13643 (v.2) Counselling Fieldwork 667
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| Syllabus: | An introduction to a range of professional practice issues in counselling. Ethics of counselling are a focus as are professional identity issues, particularly for counsellors for whom counselling is not a sole professional role. Current professional, regulatory, employment and work-role trends in Australia are also addressed. |
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| Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have - Identified and demonstrated an understanding of core dimensions of ethical counselling practice. Differentiated between core principle and virtue ethical dilemmas in counselling. Applied the use of an ethical decision making process to ethical dilemmas in counselling, and recommend appropriate courses of action. Drafted a professional counselling supervision contract in accordance with recommended practice. Identified the ethical and practitionerdemands of unique counselling situations, (for example., rural/remote areas and cultural, disability, palliative care and pastoral care situations). Demonstrated an understanding of the current professional, industrial and legal parameters of counsellingin Australia. Identified personal goals in relation to self-care as a counselling provider. Articulated an understanding of the counsellor's professional role and identity. |
| 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: | Bayne, R., Horton, I., Merry, T., and Noyes, E. (1994). The Counsellor's Handbook: A Practical A-Z Guide to Professional and Clinical Practice. London, Chapman and Hall. Clarkson, P. (2000). Ethics: Working with Ethical and Moral Dilemmas in Psychotherapy. London, Whurr. Dryden, W., Horton, I. and Mearns, D. (1995). Issues in Professional Counsellor Training. London, Cassell. Garvey, D. Talking About Mental Health: Teaching and Learning About Counselling and Indigneous People. Perth, Curtin University of Technology. Herlihy, B., and Golden, L. (Eds.)(1990). AACD Ethical Standards Casebook (4th Ed.). Alexandria, American Association for Counseling Development. McBride, N., and Tunnecliffe, M. (2001). Risky Practices: A Counsellor's Guide to Risk Management in Private Practice. Palmyra, Bayside Books. Pope, K. S., and Vasquez, M. J. T. (1998). Ethics in Psychotherapy and Counselling: A Practical Guide (2nd. Ed.). San Frabciso, Jossey-Bass Publishers. Skovholt, T. M. (1992). The Evolving Professional Self: Stages and Themes in Therapist and Counsellor Development. Chichester, J. Wiley. Stein, R. H. (1990). Ethical Issues in Counselling. Buffalo, Prometheus Books. |
| Unit Texts: | Capuzzi, D., and Gross, D.R. (1997). Introduction to the Counselling Profession (2nd. Ed). London, Allyn and Bacon. Cottone, R. R., and Tarvydas, V. M. (1998). Ethical and Professional Issues in Counselling. Columbus, Prentice-Hall. |
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| Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Class test 30%. Essay (1) 30%. Essay (2) 40%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | |
Current as of: February 2, 2004
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