EDF6518

Cognitive Behavioural Counselling (12 points)

(EDU)

Leader: Assoc Professor D H P Harvey

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2004 (OCL)

Synopsis:

Objectives: Upon successful completion of this unit, students should be able to meet the following objectives. Objective 1. Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the theoretical underpinnings of, and empirical support for, cognitive and behavioural approaches as they apply to specific client problems, especially those frequently encountered in rural and remote contexts (including multicultural issues). Objective 2. Critically evaluate the efficacy of a variety of cognitive and behavioural approaches covered under objective 1. Objective 3. Demonstrate competence in cognitive and behavioural interventions for a range of client problems encountered in rural and remote practice (including multicultural issues).

Assessment: Theoretical essay (3,000 words) 30% + written evaluation of the efficacy of cognitive behavioural approaches to a specific client issue (3,000 words): 30% + an annotated bibliography (equivalent 1000 words): 20% + video or audio taped demonstrations of interventions (equivalent 1000 words): 20%

Contact Hours: 3 hrs p.w.

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

Prerequisites: EDF6517