Counselling Theories and Interventions

Unit code: APT6017 | Study level: Postgraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
City Campus
Online Real Time
Prerequisites
N/A
Overview
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Overview

This unit of study will focus on fundamental theory and intervention practices of a range of therapeutic paradigms relevant to counselling. Students will enhance their counselling skills and strengthen case formulation skills through class activities and assessment tasks.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Appraise the fundamental theories and intervention practices of a range of counselling therapeutic paradigms;
  2. Develop case formulations as they relate to therapeutic paradigms relevant to counselling;
  3. Apply and demonstrate advanced skills in case formulation and intervention plans; and
  4. Participate in an academic community through reflective and critical engagement in academic texts and understanding of principles of academic integrity.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Test
|
Grade: 20%
Short Answer test related to counselling theory and relevant interventions (45mins)
Assessment type: Case Study
|
Grade: 50%
Written case formulation and Intervention plan (1500 words)
Assessment type: Presentation
|
Grade: 30%
Counselling demonstration (on campus or online real time) (10mins)
Assessment type: Other
|
Grade: 0%
Evidence of completion of the Academic Integrity Modules (Hurdle)

Required reading

Theory and practice of counselling and psychotherapy, Enhanced
Corey, G. (2020).| Cengage Learning.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Graduate Certificate in Counselling Theory and Practice
HTCP | Graduate certificate | Duration: 0.5 years
Graduate Diploma in Counselling
AGPD | Graduate diploma | Duration: 2 years
Graduate Diploma in Counselling Theory and Practice
HGCP | Graduate diploma | Duration: 1 year
Master of Counselling
AMPE | Masters (coursework) degree | Duration: 2 years

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