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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. |
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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. |
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: | No prescribed references. |
Unit Texts: | McLeod J., (1998), An Introduction to Counselling, (2nd ed.), Buckingham, Open University Press. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignment 50%, Journal 20%, Literature review 30%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 90513 Counselling | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | 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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