307449 (v.1) Counselling Theory and Practice (1) 512

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
Upon completion of this unit students will have - Be able to select from a wide range of practice models a be able to utilize them in counselling. Know how practices have developed from various counselling theories. Understand the part attitudes, values and beliefs play in counseling. Recognise the complexity and reflective nature of the client and counsellor relationship. Have a understanding of ethical ways of practicing. Have an awareness of some general tools for counselling practice and become awareof shaping an interview. Become aware of the importance of culture and context in the counselling interaction.
Corey, G. (2001), Theory and Practice of Counselling and Psychotherapy, 6th ed. Brooks and Cole, Australia. Geldard, D. (latest edition), Basic Personal Counselling - A Training Manual for Counselling. Prentice Hall, Sydney. Knight, S. (2001), N.L.P. Solutions. Nicholas Brealey, London. Seden, J. (2001), Counselling Skills in Social Work Practice. Open University Press, Buckingham. Baldwin, M., ed.(2000), The Use of Self in Therapy. Haworth Press, New York. Stevens, R., ed. (1996), Understanding TheSelf. Sage, London.
Mc Leod, J. (2000), An Introduction to Counselling. Open University Press, Buckingham.
Journal 20%. Group Presentation 40%. Case Presentation 40%. All three assessments must be completed in order to pass unit. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Introduces students to the history and development of a wide range of counselling theories and practices. These include a critical consideration of psychodynamic, cognitive and behavioural, person centred and experiential approaches with an emphasis on interactive and interpretive understandings. Particular attention will be given to social values and beliefs that shape the ongoing enactment of these theories. The 'use of self' in counselling will be discussed, and working with diversity and the importance of culture and context will be stressed. Task centred and crisis intervention will be included. Approaches will be explored for their relation to specific client groups and situations. Students will be encouraged to relate what they learn in class to their current position.