INDIVIDUAL COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGY B
PSY5MSB
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students are introduced to the elements of an interpersonal approach to psychological therapy with an emphasis on forming a durable working alliance, and developing a formulation of the client's issues and problems through paying close attention to the relational issues that arise during the course of therapy. Special topic focus will be on appropriate handling of difficult and painful emotions in the client, 'tear and repair' in therapy, developing the capacity to share process comments with the client in a therapeutically productive way, and case formulation using CCRT (Core Conflictual Relational Themes) method. These aspects of therapy will be demonstrated and explored through the use of role play, the viewing of video material, and through the recording of 'real' and 'practice' sessions of therapy.
Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Geoff Denham
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: No
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 | How to practice brief psychodynamic psychotherapy - The Core Conflictual Relationships Theme method | Prescribed | Book, H.E. (1998) | WASHINGTON DC: AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION |
| Readings | Interpersonal process in therapy: An integrative model | Prescribed | Teyber, E. & McClure, F. (2010) | BELMONT CA: THOMSON BROOKS/COLE |
| Readings | Handbook of psychotherapy case formulation | Recommended | Eels, T. (Ed) (2007) | NY: GUILFORD PRESS [AVAILABLE AS E-READING] |
| Readings | Introducing Cognitive Analytic Therapy: Principles and practice. | Recommended | Ryle, A., & Kerr, I.b. (2002) | CHICHESTER: JOHN WILEY |
| Readings | Principles of psychanalytic therapy: A manual for supportive-expressive treatment | Recommended | Luborsky, L. (1984) | NY: BASIC BOOKS |
| Readings | Relational-cultural therapy | Recommended | Jordan, J.V. 2010. | WASHINGTON DC: AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION |
| Readings | Schema therapy: A practitioner's guide | Recommended | Young, J. (2003) | NY & LONDON: GUILFORD PRESS |
| Readings | The basics of psychotherapy: An introduction to theory and practice | Recommended | Wampold, B. 2010. | WASHINGTON DC: AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Geoff Denham
Class requirements
Lecture/Seminar
One 3.0 hours lecture/seminar per week and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| 1500-word treatment plan based on a current case or video psychotherapy session chosen by lecturer | 30 | |
| 20-minute recording of a real or role-played counselling session OR class presentation of case study | Recording should demonstrate the use of an interpersonal approach | 30 |
| 30-minute recording of a real or role-played counselling session OR class presentation of case study | Recording should demonstrate 'tear and repair' processes | 40 |