Creative Practices in Counselling PG (11750.1)
Please note these are the 2023 details for this unit
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | Online |
UC - Canberra, Online |
| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Health |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| Discipline Of Counselling | Post Graduate Level | Band 2 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) Band 2 2021 (Prof Pathway Social Work- After 1 Jan 2021) Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) |
In this unit students will explore how to go beyond "talk therapies" to utilise other forms of expression that will support their client's growth.
This unit will introduce students to expressive therapies, tools including technologies and techniques for creative practice and the role of imagination and intuition in counselling.
1. Demonstrate use of creative skills to support counselling practice;
2. To build on and integrate creative therapies and tools in counselling practice; and
3. To critically reflect on the role of imagination and intuition in contacting the unconscious in counselling.
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology
11979 Professional Placement PG
This unit will introduce students to expressive therapies, tools including technologies and techniques for creative practice and the role of imagination and intuition in counselling.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Demonstrate use of creative skills to support counselling practice;
2. To build on and integrate creative therapies and tools in counselling practice; and
3. To critically reflect on the role of imagination and intuition in contacting the unconscious in counselling.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology
Prerequisites
11747 Placement B - Masters Practicum PG OR11979 Professional Placement PG
Corequisites
This unit is only available to students enrolled in SCM401 Master of Counselling.Incompatible units
NoneEquivalent units
NoneAssumed knowledge
None.
Availability for enrolment in 2024 is subject to change and may not be confirmed until closer to the teaching start date.
| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | UC - Canberra, Online | Study Block 6 | 23 October 2023 | Online | Ms Milli Blenkin |
| 2024 | UC - Canberra, Online | Study Block 6 | 21 October 2024 | Online | Ms Milli Blenkin |
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