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13299 (v.2) Counselling Theory and Practice (2) 522
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
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13295 (v.2) Counselling Theory and Practice (1) 512 or any previous version
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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. |
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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. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
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. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Essay 30%, Journal 50%, Presentation 20%. This is a Grade/Mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 90501 Social Work | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Online | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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