This unit marks the beginning of your technical training. You will first be introduced to some of the complexities of what is meant by “evidence-based” therapy before considering various common counselling approaches which have arisen over the last century. Next, you will be introduced to clinical problem solving which necessitates case conceptualisation and treatment planning. Finally, you will be given your first opportunity to use a foundational set of counselling skills for the betterment of others.
Unit code: CO1005Z
Unit status: Approved (Minor revision)
Points: 18.0
Unit level: Undergraduate Level 1
Unit discipline: Counselling
Proposing College: School of Professional Practice - Counselling
Show when this unit is running| 1. | Differentiate counselling as a unique helping profession although allied to psychology, medicine and other vocations. |
| 2. | Name and describe the distinctive features of a limited set of common counselling approaches including their assumptions, evidence base, core skills, and relative merits. |
| 3. | Perform basic case conceptualisation and treatment planning for a limited set of common client problems. |
| 4. | Apply a limited number of counselling skills for a small set of common client problems |
Scaffolded learning.
| Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skeleton Argument | For 5 different module “Activities” across the unit provide either: (1) a response of approx. 100 words to the question posed; or (2) a response of approx. 100 words to another student’s post. Each response will be marked as satisfactory or unsatisfactory. |
500 | 5.0 |
| Personal Reflection | For 5 different module “Reflection questions” across the unit provide either: (1) a response of approx. 100 words to the question posed; or (2) a response of approx. 100 words to another student’s post. Each response will be marked as satisfactory or unsatisfactory. |
500 | 5.0 |
| Skill Demonstration | Divide into pairs. You will maintain this pairing for each skill demonstration but swap roles between “client” and “counsellor”. In a mock first session with your “client” identify the key elements of their story and build rapport. Now change roles. |
1000 | 30.0 |
| Skill Demonstration | With the same “client” now choose an appropriate counselling approach given their story and which you feel comfortable using. Describe your case conceptualisation and treatment plan. Now perform a mock counselling session. When finished, change roles. |
1000 | 30.0 |
| Essay | For a single common mental health issue compare/contrast the merits of two counselling approaches. Consider each approach’s assumptions, the adequacy of its empirical support, and the utility of its skills to different client types. |
1000 | 30.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by Prof Albert Haddad on 13 Oct, 2023
Unit record last updated: 2023-10-13 16:27:13 +1100