PSY3120

Introduction to counselling ( 6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Dr Tom Whelan

Offered:
Caulfield First semester 2006 (Day)
Caulfield First semester 2006 (OCL)
Singapore First semester 2006 (OCL)
South Africa First semester 2006 (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: 12 credit points of Level 2 Psychology

Prohibitions: APY3070