Swinburne University of Technology - Melbourne Australia
Future Students - Courses
Duration
Contact Hours
Campus
Prerequisite
Corequisite
1 Semester
36 Hours
Hawthorn
Admission to the Bachelor of Arts (Honours)- Psychology stream or the Postgraduate Diploma of Psychology.
Nil
Credit Points: 12.5 Credit Points
A unit in the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Psychology stream and thePostgraduate Diploma of Psychology.
This aim of this unit of study is to introduce students to major contemporary methods of counselling, including psychodynamic family systems, and existential and cognitive behavioural frameworks. It also emphasizes the scientist-practitioner model in psychology by combining theoretical perspectives with counseling techniques. When completed, students will: Develop basic skills in counselling, microskills and counselling processes, including empathyDevelop knowledge and awareness of their own psychological processesDevelop interpersonal competenceBe able to think in advanced theoretical termsDevelop advanced written communication skills
This aim of this unit of study is to introduce students to major contemporary methods of counselling, including psychodynamic family systems, and existential and cognitive behavioural frameworks. It also emphasizes the scientist-practitioner model in psychology by combining theoretical perspectives with counseling techniques. When completed, students will:
This unit consists of 12 x 3 hour weekly seminars. It utilises lectures, tutorial activities, class discussion, individual study, enquiry based learning, blended learning materials, and online resources. Staff are available for general feedback and after the completion of the assessment tasks.
Participate in a syndicate or peer group and keep and submit an individual diary of the activities of that group and of their own personal learning and experiences throughout the teaching period, and demonstrate an acceptable level of facilitative skill on the basis of a videotaped interview and submit an assignment based on an evaluation of the interview (50%); Exam (50%).
Graduate Attributes:Graduates are capable in their chosen professional areas Graduates operate effectively in work and community Graduates are adaptable and manage change Graduates are aware of environments
Graduates are adaptable and manage change
Graduates are aware of environments
This unit of study introduces students to major contemporary methods of counselling, including psychodynamic family systems, and existential and cognitive behavioural frameworks. Students also develop basic skills in counselling, microskills and counselling processes, including empathy. This unit of study has primarily an experiential basis and is designed to offer opportunities to acquire communication and influencing skills which are helpful to people experiencing concerns about personal issues. The unit of study does not provide a complete training for practice as a specialist counsellor. This unit of study is designed to be pre-practicum, which will equip students to begin working as a counsellor under the supervision of a professionally qualified and suitably experienced senior counsellor. It is intended that students should discover some of the strengths and weaknesses of their knowledge and awareness. This will mean that attendance and active participation will be necessary. Topics covered include: Contemporary theory and research in counselling psychologyModels of training in counselling and interviewingExperiential training in counselingCounselling service delivery systemsEvaluating and monitoring counselling service programsContemporary theory and practice in small group psychology; group facilitation skills
This unit of study introduces students to major contemporary methods of counselling, including psychodynamic family systems, and existential and cognitive behavioural frameworks. Students also develop basic skills in counselling, microskills and counselling processes, including empathy. This unit of study has primarily an experiential basis and is designed to offer opportunities to acquire communication and influencing skills which are helpful to people experiencing concerns about personal issues. The unit of study does not provide a complete training for practice as a specialist counsellor. This unit of study is designed to be pre-practicum, which will equip students to begin working as a counsellor under the supervision of a professionally qualified and suitably experienced senior counsellor. It is intended that students should discover some of the strengths and weaknesses of their knowledge and awareness. This will mean that attendance and active participation will be necessary. Topics covered include:
Texts and References Egan, G. (2007). The Skilled Helper: A problem-management and opportunity-development approach to helping (8th Ed.). Brooks/Cole, Pacific Grove, CA. Hackney, H. & Cormier, L. (2009). The Professional Counsellor: A Process Guide to Helping (6th Ed.). New Jersey: Prentice Hall.
