Counselling and psychology are allied, but different, professions within a broader mental health industry. In this unit you will first learn about “scope of practice” which shows how counselling and psychology may work well together for the betterment of clients. You will then learn how psychologists think. In fact, the usefulness of psychology to counsellors lies in its understanding of the bio-psycho-social model of human functioning. Therefore you will engage: (1) (epi)genetics, behavioural neuroscience and neuropharmacology; (2) cognition and memory; (3) human lifespan development; (4) personality theory; (5) abnormal psychology; and (6) social/community psychology. The bio-psycho-social model will also be extended to include the spiritual as may be practiced by religious adherents or members of Alcoholics Anonymous. By engaging these topics you will develop an awareness for the value of evidence-based practice.
Unit code: CO1007Z
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 running1. | Describe the contribution of Psychology to: (1) the mental health industry; (2) to science; and (3) to society. |
2. | Analyse the “nature/nurture” components of various psychological phenomena. |
3. | Describe key psychological frameworks through which to view clients. |
4. | Articulate core psychological knowledge. |
Scaffolded learning.
Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
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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 | You’ll be provided with a referral letter from a general practitioner pertaining to a new client. Summarise its key features, name the presenting problem to be “treated”, and identify any contextual issues to be aware of as you begin therapy. |
300 | 20.0 |
Essay | You will be provided with a question that will have you research and apply psychological knowledge. |
1500 | 35.0 |
Multiple Choice Quizzes or Tests | A test of core psychological knowledge. |
1200 | 35.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by Prof Albert Haddad on 13 Oct, 2023
Unit record last updated: 2023-10-13 18:00:58 +1100