Experiential introduction to counselling
Ms Evelyn Scannell
6 points * One 1-hour lecture, one 1-hour tutorial and one 3-hour workshop per week * Second semester * Caulfield/Peninsula * Prerequisites: APY2020
Objectives On the completion of this subject students will understand the general issues in psychological counselling, including individual, group and systems approaches; have developed empathic listening skills and increased self-awareness; have experienced the counselling process under supervision; have learnt to analyse a counselling interaction in a critical, evaluative fashion; understand the constraints within which counselling takes place, including ethical issues and confidentiality.
Synopsis Central theme: introduction to counselling. Introduction to counselling theory and practice. Themes to be covered include general issues of counselling, ethics, individual, group and systems approaches to counselling. A strong focus of this subject will be on developing empathic listening skills and increasing self-awareness. Classes will include formal lectures, workshops and tutorials.
Assessment Cumulative, based on tests: 35% * Video-taped interview: 25% * Essay: 20% * Tutorial presentations: 20% * 100% attendance at workshops is essential
Prescribed texts
Corey G Theory and practice of counselling and psychotherapy 4th edn, Brooks-Cole, 1991
Ivey A E Intentional interviewing and counselling 3rd edn, Brooks-Cole, 1994
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