Counselling theory and practice B
Mr Gordon Walker
6 point * First semester * Distance * Prerequisite: Bachelors degree with major in psychology from any course accredited by the Australian Psychological Society, GAS4501
Objectives On the completion of this subject students will have further developed the counselling skills introduced in GAS4501; understood the theoretical basis of cognitive and behavioural therapies; developed specific skills related to cognitive-behaviour therapies to an acceptable basic professional level.
Synopsis This subject provides in-depth study of two broad approaches to counselling, namely behavioural and cognitive. Methods of intervention derived from experimental learning theories and cognitive restructuring techniques are considered. Students will have the opportunity to apply their theoretical knowledge to the development of counselling skills at residential schools and via case work assignments.
Assessment Progressive assignments: 50% * Examination: 50%
Prescribed texts
Kazdin A E Behaviour modification in applied settings 5th edn Brooks-Cole, 1994
Scott J, Williams J M G and Beck A T (ed.s) Cognitive therapy in clinical practice: An illustrative casebook Routledge, 1989
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