Counselling theory and practice A
Mr Gordon Walker
6 points * First semester * Distance * Prerequisite: Bachelors degree with major in psychology from any course accredited by the Australian Psychological Society
Objectives On the completion of this subject students will understand and acquire experience in the counselling process; develop attitudes facilitative of effective counselling outcomes, such attitudes including listening, client self-understanding and reflection, non-advice giving, dealing with immediacy in counselling, genuineness, respect, empathy and an action orientation; obtain self-knowledge of the students' own inter-personal functioning and their sensitivity to issues which may present in counselling; be able to describe the major counselling theories currently in use in counselling and psychotherapy, and obtain basic skills in applying these in practice.
Synopsis This subject provides an overview of the theoretical foundation of counselling psychology. A variety of counselling theories and methods will be surveyed. The problem solving approach will form the basis of practical counselling strategy. Students will have the opportunity to acquire counselling skills at residential schools and via casework assignments.
Assessment Progressive assignments: 50% * Examination: 50%
Prescribed texts
Egan G Exercises in helping skills 5th edn, Brooks-Cole, 1994
Egan G The skilled helper 5th edn, Brooks-Cole, 1994
Nelson-Jones R Counselling and personality: Theory and practice Allen and Unwin, 1995
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