Courses & Units

Contemporary Approaches in Counselling PSY201

Introduction

This unit focuses on the application of contemporary counselling theories and interventions that both enhance wellbeing through proactive prevention approaches, as well as remediate distress. The process and role of self-reflection in counselling practice is also a key focus in this unit. Students will learn about a range of counselling practices that can be implemented to support the health and wellbeing of others and themselves, and how self-reflection skills can support evidence-based, lifelong learning approaches to human health and wellbeing.

Summary

Unit name Contemporary Approaches in Counselling
Unit code PSY201
Credit points 12.5
College/School College of Health and Medicine
School of Psychological Sciences
Discipline Psychology
Coordinator Doctor Crystal Meehan
Available as an elective? Yes
Delivered By University of Tasmania

Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Online Semester 2 Off-Campus International Domestic

Key

On-campus
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International students
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 2 10/7/2023 8/8/2023 28/8/2023 15/10/2023

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Learning Outcomes

  • Explain the major theoretical perspectives, principles, and ethical considerations which underlie contemporary counselling practice.
  • Apply basic contemporary counselling skills to a variety of counselling contexts
  • Engage in self-reflection to describe how values, culture, and individual factors can influence counselling practice

Fee Information

Field of Education Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 Domestic Full Fee 4
090701 $1,892.00 $888.00 $1,037.00 $2,567.00

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Requisites

Prerequisites

Completion of 25% Level 100 units

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

Online class x 2hrs weekly, Individual Study 1-2hrs weekly

AssessmentRole Play Self-Reflection (30%)|Skills Demonstration Role Play (30%)|Applied Skills Critique (40%)
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Textbooks

Required

Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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