Counselling Psychology PG (9815.1)

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Counselling Psychology PG
Available teaching periods Delivery mode Location
View teaching periods Flexible
 Bruce, Canberra
EFTSL Credit points Faculty
0.125 3 Faculty Of Health
Discipline Study level HECS Bands
Discipline Of Psychology Post Graduate Level Band 1 2021 (Pg Clinical Psychology)
Band 2 2021 (Prof Pathway Psychology-After 1 Jan 2021)
Band 2 2021 (Prof Pathway Psychology-Before 1 Jan 2021)
Band 2 2021 (Standard Course Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021)
Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan Social Work_Exclude 0905)
Band 4 2021 (Standard Course Commenced After 1 Jan 2021)
This unit explores theory, knowledge and methodology in the professional practice of psychology and prepares students for entry to professional psychology programs. The unit focuses on advanced theoretical and empirical knowledge in the history and philosophy of psychological interventions (including psychoanalytic, behavioural, phenomenological, and cognitive-behavioural models) and develops practical interviewing and counselling skills. The unit examines evidence-based approaches to psychological intervention and counselling models and critiques the philosophical, theoretical, cultural and empirical bases of evidence-based approaches to psychological intervention.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to demonstrate:
1. Critical analysis of the theoretical, empirical and cultural bases underpinning evidence-based approaches to psychological intervention;
2. Appropriate interpersonal communication and interview skills in situations relevant to psychological practice, such as active listening, clarifying and reflecting, effective questioning, summarising and paraphrasing, developing rapport, informed cultural responsiveness and empathic responding; and

3. Reflective practice through reviewing their own practice of interviewing and counselling.


Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - be self-aware
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development


Skills development

This is a practical hands on unit and requires students to participate in class in order to achieve learning outcomes. Practice and participation in class is an essential part of completion of assignments also. Students are expected to attend all workshops for the whole allotted time. 

If students are not able to attend class due to illness, they are strongly encouraged to make contact with class members to organise practice of skills outside of class time virtually or in person. 



Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

Enrolment in 769AA Bachelor of Science in Psychology (Honours).

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

6491 Advanced Psychological Topics B PG.

Assumed knowledge

None.
Year Location Teaching period Teaching start date Delivery mode Unit convener
2024 Bruce, Canberra Semester 2 29 July 2024 Flexible Dr Vivienne Lewis
Not available

Required texts

Suggested textbook:

  1. Geldard, D., Geldard, K., & Foo, R (2022). Basic Personal Counselling. A training manual for counsellors (9th ed). Melbourne: Cengage Learning.

Other suggested books:

  1. Corey, G. (2016). Theory and practice of counseling and psychotherapy (10th ed). Belmont, CA: Thomson/Brooks/Cole. 
  2. Young, M. E. (2017). Learning the art of helping: Building blocks and techniques (6th ed). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.
  3. Hubble, M. A., Duncan, B.L., Miller, S. D., & Wampold, B. E. (2010). Introduction. In Duncan, Miller, Wampold & Hubble (Eds.) The heart & soul of change (2nd ed., pp. 23-46). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
  4. Norcross, J. C., & Lambert, M. J. (2011). Evidence-based therapy relationships. In Norcross (Ed.) Psychotherapy relationships that work (2nd ed., pp. 3-21). New York: Oxford University Press.
  5. Australian Psychological Society (2003). Code of Ethics. Melbourne : Author   [Available online at: http://www/psychology.org.au/aps/ethics/code_of_ethics.pdf
  6. American Psychiatric Association (2013).  Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental    Disorders, 5th Edition
  7. Working Together.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health and Wellbeing Principles and Practice. https://www.telethonkids.org.au/globalassets/media/documents/aboriginal-health/working-together-second-edition/working-together-aboriginal-and-wellbeing-2014.pdf
  8. Ethical guidelines for research with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. https://www.nhmrc.gov.au/research-policy/ethics/ethical-guidelines-research-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-peoples

Required readings for workshop on cultural competence and professional issues: See module for week 6 in Canvas

Submission of assessment items

Special assessment requirements

In order to pass the unit, students must submit all assessment items and receive a pass mark of 50% overall. There are all alo requirements within each assessment item that need to be passed in orer to pass the assignment and unit. Please see Rubric on Canvas for details. 

Academic integrity

Students have a responsibility to uphold University standards on ethical scholarship. Good scholarship involves building on the work of others and use of others' work must be acknowledged with proper attribution made. Cheating, plagiarism, and falsification of data are dishonest practices that contravene academic values. Refer to the University's Student Charter for more information.

To enhance understanding of academic integrity, all students are expected to complete the Academic Integrity Module (AIM) at least once during their course of study. You can access this module within UCLearn (Canvas) through the 'Academic Integrity and Avoiding Plagiarism' link in the Study Help site.

Use of Text-Matching Software

The University of Canberra uses text-matching software to help students and staff reduce plagiarism and improve understanding of academic integrity. The software matches submitted text in student assignments against material from various sources: the internet, published books and journals, and previously submitted student texts.

Learner engagement

Students need to participate in all workshops in order to learn the skills taught and complete assessment items. Failure to participate in workshops will sigificantly affect performace in assessment items. 

Inclusion and engagement

NA

Participation requirements

This is a face to face unit. It is a practical, skills based unit and requires participation. Student are strongly encouraged to participate in all workshops. This is essential for achivement of assessment items and learning in this unit. Failure to participate will significantly affect assessment completion. Those students who can only attend online will need to participate in breakout groups during the workshops and possibly outside of class time. 

Where a student is unwell and not able to attend class, it is their responsibility to ensure they make contact with peers to engage in the practice tasks set each week. 

Workshops will be on line for those who are unable to attend class due to illness however students are strongly encouraged not to rely on this method of delivery. The full benefit of the unit comes from in class attendance. 

Required IT skills

No special IT skills are required for this unit, although it is expected that students will have reasonable word-processing skills and be able to record and share a video.

See the UC Library if you are unfamiliar with searching specialist databases for access to psychology journals.

It is also assumed that all students are familiar with the university's learning management system. 

In-unit costs

The text book and cost of recording mock counselling session. 

Work placement, internships or practicums

None

Additional information

Classes may move to an online format in the case that the unit convener and guest lecturer are unwell. Students will be notified if this occurs.