COUNSELLING THEORY AND PRACTICE A
PHE4CTA
2014
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
This subject aims to introduce counselling theory based around the person-centred model developed by Carl Rogers. Alongside a solid grounding in Rogers' work and ideas, this subject will also look at other important therapeutic theories such as psychoanalytic, psychodynamic, cognitive behavioural, existential, process experiential and narrative therapies. This subject focuses on the practical exploration of the roles of client, counsellor and observer, via the study and contextual application of counselling microskills, an exploration of the links between theory and practice and facilitation of an awareness of the centrality of the therapeutic relationship. The idea of the 'self as counsellor' will also be explored via the concept of reflective practice. The importance of self-care will be emphasised throughout this subject.
FacultyFaculty of Health Sciences
Credit points30
Subject Co-ordinatorKathleen Gregory
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be enrolled in HMCOUN - Master of Counselling.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions This subject is only available to students enrolled in the Master of Counselling.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | An introduction to counselling | Prescribed | McLeod, J 2009 | 4TH EDN, OUP, BUCKINGHAM. |
| Readings | Helping skills: facilitating exploration, insight and action | Prescribed | Hill, C 2009 | 3RD EDN, AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION, WASHINGTON DC. |
| Readings | Current psychotherapies | Recommended | Corsini, R & Wedding, D (eds) 2005 | 7TH EDN, F.E. PEACOCK, ITASCA. |
| Readings | Love's executioner and other tales from psychotherapy | Recommended | Yalom, I 1989 | PENGUIN, LONDON. |
| Readings | Person-centred counselling in action | Recommended | Mearns, D & Thorne, B 1988 | SAGE, LONDON. |
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKathleen Gregory
Class requirements
Lecture/Practical
One 4.5 hours lecture/practical per week
and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| 2 x counselling tape with 300-500 word reflections | HURDLE REQUIREMENT | 0 |
| 4 x 200-400 word reading reflections | HURDLE REQUIREMENT | 0 |
| one 2,000-word essay | 40 | |
| one counselling tape, transcript and review | 60 |