phe4ctb counselling theory b
COUNSELLING THEORY AND PRACTICE B
PHE4CTB
2015
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
This subject looks at the therapist/client relationship in a broader perspective. Modern and postmodern theoretical approaches will be considered. The literature around common factors in successful therapy will also be introduced. This subject has three main streams: the ongoing study and contextual application of counselling microskills, an exploration of the links between various theories of counselling, and the facilitation of an awareness of the centrality of the therapeutic relationship. The idea of the 'self as counsellor' will also be explored. The importance of self-care will be emphasised.
SchoolSchool of Psychology & Public Health
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 pass PHE4CTA.
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. |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. To develop critical knowledge of major modern and postmodern approaches to counselling practice
- Activities:
- workshop, enquiry-based learning
02. To develop profiency in foundational counselling skills
- Activities:
- workshop, enquiry-based learning
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKathleen Gregory
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 42
One 4.0 hours lecture per week from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
"For first 11 weeks of Semester (i.e Week 31-42)."
LectureWeek: 43 - 43
One 8.0 hours lecture per study period from week 43 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 x counselling tapes, transcripts & review | 60 | 01 | |
| one 2,000-word essay | Hurdle requirement: 4 x 300 word reading reflections | 40 | 02 |