C9205C Counselling Principles and Practices

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

1. Identify and compare the different attributes of a range of counselling modalities for conceptualising client concerns and treatment possibilities.
2. Critique the philosophical assumptions and therapeutic effectiveness of different counselling modalities including Christian worldview considerations.
3. Evaluate models of integration and demonstrate skilful integration with integrity in their practice.
4. Develop and apply an initial theoretical understanding of client personal and relational dynamics and theory specific case conceptualisations.
5. Construct and scrutinise therapeutic intervention plans for working with clients.

1. This unit expands on the core theory and skills developed in undergraduate and/or postgraduate study to continue to develop the student’s professional practice.
2. 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 improve the student’s conceptual abilities and clinical practice. Major theoretical assumptions are held in tension and critically examined with a focus on the student’s integration journey, including Christian integration.
3. Students evaluate the different theoretical assumptions that underpin counselling theory and integrate their learnings into the work of case conceptualisation and treatment planning.

1. Critical Review (30%)
   Word Limit: 1800
   Due: Week 6
2. Case Studies (30%)
   Word Limit: 1800
   Due: Week 8
3. Personal and Professional Evaluation (40%)
   Word Limit: 2400
   Due: Week 11

• Corey, G. (2015). Theory and practice of counseling and psychotherapy (10th ed.). Pacific Grove.
• Jones, S. L. & Butman, R. E. (2011). Modern psychotherapies: A comprehensive Christian appraisal. IVP Academic.