C7202C Counselling Theory and Practice II

At the end of this unit students will be able to:

1. Explain the ‘science’ of effective counselling with reference to the nature and purpose of counselling microskills.
2. Discuss the ‘art’ of counselling with reference to the development of oneself – as a therapeutic instrument, and in self-awareness of beliefs, values and biases in counselling relationships.
3. Define the stages of counselling and the goals of each stage.
4. Explain the ethical integration of spiritual themes and a theological foundation of human emotion.
5. Apply specific counselling skills to accomplish phase related targets of the counselling process.

1. This unit builds on the counselling skills learned through sequenced learning and scaffolding.
2. Knowledge and understanding of the purpose and application of counselling microskills is deepened in the context of a broader comprehension of the counselling process.
3. Students learn why particular skills are especially helpful in accomplishing specified purposes during the stages of counselling, such as establishing relationship and exploring, deepening, growing and consolidation, and ending.
4. Theological and spiritual considerations are ethically integrated with multicultural applications and empirical support.
5. There will also be a focus of critical reflection on the process of group practice.

1. Concept Map (15%)
   Due: Trimester 1, Week 10
2. Case Studies (25%)
   Word Limit: 1250 total
   Due: Trimester 2, Week 6
3. Comparison Paper (25%)
   Word Limit: 1250
   Due: Trimester 3, Week 2
4. Theoretical Analysis (35%)
   Word Limit: 1750
   Trimester 3, Week 12

• Ivey, A.E., Ivey, M.B., & Zalaquett, C.P. (2023). Intentional interviewing and counseling: Facilitating client development in a multicultural society. (10th ed.). Cengage.
• Sbanotto, E., Gingrich, H., & Gingrich, F. (2016). Skills for effective counseling: A faith-based integration. IVP Academic.