Counselling Survivors And Perpetrators Of Domestic Violence (CO2010Z)

Content

Domestic Violence (DV) is a “hot topic” in both the media and in professional practice. However, its aetiology and presentation is complex. This unit will explore the emerging literature surrounding DV, community responses to DV, and how a counsellor can best work with victim-survivors or perpetrators. In addition to recognising best-practice therapeutic interventions, students will learn about their ethical and legal obligations when working within a DV context, as well as how to promote the safety of all parties.

Learning outcomes

Unit sequence

Offering: This unit is to be taught in year 2, semester 2 (term 4).
Prerequisites: CO1005Z Introduction To Counselling; CO1007Z Introduction To Psychology. Prohibited combinations: CO1008Z Data Literacy For Clinicians; CO2009Z Strengths-Based Counselling For Marginalised People; The Well Community.

Pedagogy

Scaffolded learning. Tutorial and Intensive format over 8 weeks. The compulsory intensive will be 29 hours in duration over four consecutive days held in week 6. Mornings will use synchronous on-line learning and afternoons will use activity-based face-to-face learning. The remaining 7 weeks will utilise weekly asynchronous on-line learning and 1 hour of synchronous on-line learning (i.e., non-compulsory tutorial).

Indicative Bibliography

1. Allen, M. (2011). Narrative Therapy for women experiencing domestic violence: Supporting women’s transition from abuse to safety. Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
2. Devaney, J. & Lazenbatt, A. (2017). Domestic violence perpetrators: Evidence-informed responses. Routledge.
3. Harvey, W. (2019). Family Violence: Legal, medical, and social perspectives. Routledge.
4. Lopez-Levers, L. (2022). Trauma counselling (2nd edition). Springer Publishing.
5. Meyer, S., & Frost, A. (2019). Domestic and Family Violence: A critical introduction to knowledge and practice. Routledge.
6. Raine, A. (2014). The anatomy of violence. Vintage Books.
7. Roddy, J. (2015). Counselling and psychotherapy after domestic violence. Springer.

Assessment