307448 (v.1) Counselling Applications and Ethics 521

Area:	Department of Social Work and Social Policy
Contact Hours:	2.0
Credits:	25.0
Lecture:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
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Relate theories to specific practice problems. Topics covered may include losses and grieving, trauma, sexual abuse, depression, anxiety, anger, drug and alcohol misuse, suicide and self-harm, sexual health, and school-based problems. When possible, invited practitioners, chosen for their familiarity with the issues to be discussed, will give lectures and practical demonstrations. Assessment of the potential for harmful behaviour to others or oneself, and indicators of serious mental health problems, will be discussed. It is expected that students will be able to identify changes in their thinking and practice that indicate an awareness of safe and respectful counselling. This unit also considers professional and ethical issues that are central to the theory and practice of counselling. Students will reflect on the moral assumptions they bring to their counselling practice, and will identify beliefs and values that support ethical and responsible conduct towards clients. Ethical dilemmas will be raised for discussion. Attention will be given to the importance and qualities of a collaborative therapeutic relationship.
Upon completion of this course students will have - Discussed the importance, attributes and qualities of a collaborative professional counselling relationship, and the ways in which it is constructed. Considered professional ethics in counselling and promoted reflective and reflexive practices. Gained an introduction to social issues of particular importance and a variety of practice contexts.
Clarkson, P. (1995), The Therapeutic Relationship in Psychoanalysis, Counselling, Psychology and Psychotherapy. Whurr Publishers Limited, London. Freedman, J. and Combs, G. (1996), Narrative Therapy:The Social Construction of Preferred Realities. W.W. Norton, New York. Geldard, K. and Geldard, D. (1997), Counselling Children : A Practical Introduction. Sage, London. Holstein, J.A. and Gubrium, J.F. (2000), The Self We Live By: Narrative Identity in a Postmodern World. Oxford University Press, New York. Jenkins, A. (1990), Invitations to Responsibility: The Theraputic Engagement of Men who are Violent and Abusive. Dulwich Centre Publications, Adelaide. Palmer, S. ed., (2002), Practising Reflexitivity in Health and Welfare: Making Knowledge. Open University Press, Buckingham. White, M. and Epston, D. (1990), narrative Means to Therapeutic Ends. W.W. Norton, New York.
Corey, G., Corey, M.S. and Callanan, P., (1998), Issues and Ethics in the Helping Professions, Pacific Grove, Brooks/Cole Publishing. McLeod, J., (2000), An Introduction to Counselling, Buckingham, Open University Press.
Class Presentation 50%. Essay 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment.