EDF6501

Counselling: Theory and Practice (12 points)

(EDU)

Leader: Dr T Bowles & Dr J Simmonds

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2003 (Day)
Clayton First semester 2003 (OCL)
Clayton First semester 2004 (Day)

Synopsis: Introduction to core counselling skills and therapeutic approaches. Topics include the helping model, person-centred therapy, cognitive therapy, behaviour therapy, existential therapy, family systems therapy, motivational interviewing and counselling with children and adolescents.

Assessment: Counselling skills evaluation: 50% + Written examination (2 hours): 25% + Seminar: 25%

Contact Hours: 3 hours per week

Off-campus attendance requirements: Note: Off-campus students must attend a one-week Residential school

Prerequisites: Completion of an APS accredited major sequence in psychology