Counselling Theories, Processes and Strategies (DZ9077S)

Content

This unit builds on the core theory and skills of the Graduate Diploma of Counselling and accompanies the student's professional practice. The unit comprises in-depth knowledge drawn from a range of counselling theories, processes and strategies such as psychodynamic, existential- humanist, strength based and other approaches in order to develop conceptual abilities and professional practice skills, Major theoretical assumptions are held in tension and critically examined with a focus on integration.. Students are given an understanding of the theoretical underpinnings of these therapies as well as learning to apply their practical clinical skills to clients and their concerns.

Learning outcomes

Unit sequence

Co-requisites DP9076S Supervised Counselling Practice Integration (Practicum)

Pedagogy

The unit is delivered concurrently with DZ9076S Supervised Counselling Practice Integration in a series of seminars requiring face-to-face synchronous learning in physical space or non-physical space. Seminars on the cognitive behavioural therapies include lecture material, video demonstrations, small group discussions, and tutorials.

Indicative Bibliography

Bridger, F. and Atkinson, D. (2007). Counselling in context: developing a theological framework. London, Harper & Collins.

Cooper, M. & McLeod, J. (2010). Pluralistic counseling and psychotherapy. Sage.

Corey, G. (2020). Theory and practice of counseling and psychotherapy. (9th ed.). Pacific Grove, CA. Brooks/Cole. (recommended for purchase)

Duncan, B. L., Miller, S. D., Wampold, B. E. & Hubble, M. A. (2009). The heart and soul of change: delivering what works in therapy. (2nd ed.). APA.

Egan, G. (2013). The skilled helper (10th ed.). Brooks/Cole.

Entwistle, D. N. (2010). Integrative approaches to psychology and Christianity: an introduction to worldview issues, philosophical foundations and models of integration. Eugene, OR: Cascado.

Gehart, D. R. (2016). "Theory and treatment planning in counselling and psychotherapy." CENGAGE learning.

Hoshmand, L. T. (2005). Culture, psychotherapy, and counseling: critical and integrative perspectives. Sage: London, UK.

Ivey, A., Ivey, M. and Zalaquett, C. (2014). Intentional interviewing and Counselling: facilitating client development in a multicultural society. Brooks/Cole Cengage.

Jones, S. L. & Butman, R. E. (2011). Modern psychotherapies: a comprehensive Christian appraisal (2nd ed.). IVP Academic. (recommended for purchase)

Loewenthal, D. & Snell, R. (2003). Post-modernism for psychotherapists: a critical reader. New York, Routledge.

McLeod, J. (2013). An introduction to counseling (5th ed). Open University Press.

Miller, S. D., Duncan, B. L. & Hubble, M. A. (1997). Escape from Babel: toward a unifying language for psychotherapy practice. New York: Norton. (recommended for purchase)

Norcross, J. C. & Goldfried, M. R. (2005). Handbook of psychotherapy integration (2nd ed), Oxford University Press.

Palmer, S. & Woolfe, R. (Eds.). (2001). Integration and eclectic counseling and psychotherapy. UK: Sage,

Prochaska, J. O. & Norcross, J. C. (2009). Systems of psychotherapy: a transtheoretical analysis (7th ed.). Brooks Cole. (recommended for purchase)

Assessment