INDIVIDUAL COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGY A
PSY6DSA
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students are introduced to the interpersonal process approaches in the conduct of psychotherapy and counselling. 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; 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). In addition, this subject is grounded in the research literature on psychotherapy outcomes and a conceptualising of the problems and dilemmas of (modern) living in the 21st century.
School: School of Psychology & Public Health
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Geoff Denham
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 6 - Doctoral
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: This subject is available to Doctor of Counselling Psychology students only and will run subject to sufficient enrolment numbers. It is offered alternate years.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Interpersonal process in therapy: An integrative model | Prescribed | Teyber, E & McClure, F 2010 | THOMSON BROOKS/COLE, BELMONT CA |
| Readings | The basics of psychotherapy: An introduction to therapy and practice | Prescribed | Wampold, B 2010 | AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION, WASHINGTON DC |