6924 (v.3) Psychology 521
| Area: | School of Psychology |
| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
| Laboratory: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
| Seminar: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
| Syllabus: | History of psychological intervention, levels of intervention and analysis, theoretical basis of intervention in individual and family. Skills training development. |
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| Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will - Be familiar with two formal assessment systems and will be able to apply these systems to case material and within a counselling situation. Develop an understanding of the dynamics of interaction and will be introduced to the importance of self- and other- monitoring in the intervention process. Have an understanding of major theories and techniques associated with psychological interventions, including counselling. Establish the basic skills involvedin the interview and consultation process. Demonstrate how to conduct an effective interview - developing rapport, utilising active listening skills, clarifying feelings and content and summarising issues. The ability to perform self-reviews and refine counselling and interviewing skills. Appropriate consultation skills for specific situations, including some task group facilitation. |
| 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: | Egan G., (1998), The Skilled Helper - A Problem-Management Approach to Helping, 6th ed., Pacific Grove, Brooks/Cole. Geldard D. and Geldard K., (2001), Basic Personal Counselling - A Training Manual for Counselors, 4th ed., Sydney, Prentice Hall. Ivey A., (1994), Intentional Interviewing and Counseling - Facilitating Client Development in a Multicultural Society, 3rd ed.,Pacific Grove, Brooks/Cole. Additional recommended references will be discussed in class. |
| Unit Texts: | Brems C., (2001), Basic skills in Psychotherapy and Counselling, Belmont, Wadsworth. Corey G., (2001), Theory and Practice of Counselling and Psychotherapy, 6th ed., Pacific Grove, Brooks/Cole. Meier S.T. and Davis S.R., (2001), The Elements of Counseling, 4th ed., Belmont, Wadsworth. |
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| Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Counselling Case Study 35%. Theories Examination 35%. Written Assignment 30%. This is by grade/mark assessment. Consultation Processes will be assessed as pass/fail |
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | |
Current as of: February 2, 2004
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