EDF6533

Cognitive-Behavioural approaches to crucial issues in living (12 points)

(EDU)

Leader: Mr J Roodenburg

Offered:
Clayton Second semester 2004 (Evening)
Clayton Second semester 2004 (OCL)
Singapore Second semester 2004 (OCL)
Clayton First semester 2005 (Evening)
Clayton First semester 2005 (OCL)
Singapore Second semester 2005 (OCL)

Synopsis:

Objectives: The objectives of this unit are to introduce students to a core of problems raised by counselling clients; to provide information about the social contexts of these problems; to provide information about the personality factors within individuals which contribute to these problems; to describe the counselling techniques used to help people in these problematic settings; to instruct students in using ancillary techniques which help people cope in general.

Assessment: Two case studies, each covering analysis, discussion of theoretical background to treatment alternatives but majoring on CBT, and then illustrating possible intervention by setting out a CBT based case plan in practical detail (2 x 2800 words each): 70% each + an exam (2400 word equivalent): 30%.

Contact Hours: 3 hours per week

Prerequisites: None