phe4cta counselling theory a
COUNSELLING THEORY AND PRACTICE A
PHE4CTA
2017
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
This subject aims to introduce counselling theory based around the person-centred model developed by Carl Rogers. Alongside a solid grounding in Rogers' work and ideas, this subject will also look at other important therapeutic theories such as psychoanalytic, psychodynamic, cognitive behavioural, existential, process experiential and narrative therapies. This subject focuses on the practical exploration of the roles of client, counsellor and observer, via the study and contextual application of counselling microskills, an exploration of the links between theory and practice and facilitation of an awareness of the centrality of the therapeutic relationship. The idea of the 'self as counsellor' will also be explored via the concept of reflective practice. The importance of self-care will be emphasised throughout this subject.
SchoolSchool of Psychology & Public Health
Credit points30
Subject Co-ordinatorRaelynn Wicklein
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be enrolled in HMCOUN - Master of Counselling.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions This subject is only available to students enrolled in the Master of Counselling.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | An introduction to counselling | Prescribed | McLeod, J 2009 | 4TH EDN, OUP, BUCKINGHAM. |
| Readings | Helping skills: facilitating exploration, insight and action | Prescribed | Hill, C 2009 | 3RD EDN, AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION, WASHINGTON DC. |
| Readings | Current psychotherapies | Recommended | Corsini, R & Wedding, D (eds) 2005 | 7TH EDN, F.E. PEACOCK, ITASCA. |
| Readings | Love's executioner and other tales from psychotherapy | Recommended | Yalom, I 1989 | PENGUIN, LONDON. |
| Readings | Person-centred counselling in action | Recommended | Mearns, D & Thorne, B 1988 | SAGE, LONDON. |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. To develop critical knowledge of some of the major modern and postmodern theories of counselling
- Activities:
- workshop, enquiry-based learning
02. To develop proficiency in foundational counselling skills
- Activities:
- workshop, enquiry based learning
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2017, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRaelynn Wicklein
Class requirements
Lecture/Practical
One 4.5 hours lecture/practical per week and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 2,000-word essay Plus Hurdle requirements:4 x 300 word reading reflections: | Hurdle Requirement: 4 x 300 word reading reflections | 40 | 01, 02 |
| one counselling tape, transcript and review Hurdle Requirement: 2 x counselling tape with analysis | Hurdle requirement: 2 xcounselling tapes with 300-500 word analysis | 60 | 01, 02 |