INDIVIDUAL COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGY A
PSY5MSA
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students are introduced to an interpersonal process approach to psychological therapy. Through the framework provided by interpersonal approaches students will gain knowledge of the core elements involved in working effectively as professional counselling psychologists and will begin to apply this knowledge in simulated practice sessions. These elements (which include but are not limited to: establishing a working alliance; developing a 'being with' attitude; developing listening skills; honouring the client's resistance; rolling with resistance; working with ambivalence; responding to painful client feelings) will be introduced through theory, and through demonstration and practice (eg. role plays; viewing audio-visual demonstrations; video and audio recording of student practice sessions). This subject is grounded in the research literature on psychotherapy outcomes and a consideration of the problems and dilemmas of (modern) living in the 21st century.
Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Geoff Denham
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Must be enrolled in HMCP - Master of Counselling Psychology.
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Intepersonal process in therapy: An integrative model | Prescribed | Teyber, E., & McClure, F. (2010) | BELMONT, CA: THOMSON BROOKS/COLE |
| Readings | The basics of psychotherapy: An introduction to theory and practice | Prescribed | Wampold, B. (2010) | WASHINGTON DC: AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION |