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(MED)
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Leader: Dr Tom Whelan
Offered:
Caulfield First semester 2005 (Day)
Caulfield First semester 2005 (OCL)
Singapore First semester 2005 (OCL)
South Africa First semester 2005 (Day)
Synopsis: Central theme: introduction to counselling theory, interventions and research. Themes to be covered include theories of counselling, evaluation of counselling, research designs and interventions, ethical decision making in counselling psychology. Compulsory attendance at weekend schools is required for all off-campus students.
Objectives: On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to: 1. identify a variety of theoretical approaches to counselling including individual, group and systems approaches; 2. describe techniques used by various theoretical approaches to counselling; 3. recognise the influence of personal values and belief systems to the counselling process; 4. identify ethical issues and ethical decision making in counselling; and 5. conduct research in counselling psychology.
Assessment: Examination (2 hours): 50% + Laboratory report (2000 words): 25% + Essay (2000 words): 25% + Hurdle requirement: 75% lab attendance
Off-campus attendance requirements: Compulsory attendance at weekend schools is required for all off-campus students.
Prerequisites: PSY2011 or PSY2031
Prohibitions: APY3070