Introduction
This unit provides an overview of foundational counselling concepts, theories, and skills. In this unit you will be introduced to the main theoretical perspectives and values that underlie counselling practices. You will learn to apply counselling microskills that underpin effective communication in counselling practice. The importance of ethics, critical thinking, and evaluating evidence in counselling are also a key focus in this unit. Completion of this unit does not qualify you to practice counselling, however, it will provide you with a foundation for further study in this area.
Summary
| Unit name | Counselling Fundamentals |
| Unit code | PSY235 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Health School of Psychological Sciences |
| Discipline | Psychology |
| Coordinator | Doctor Crystal Meehan |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Intermediate |
Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
Learning Outcomes
- Explain the major theoretical perspectives, principles, and ethical considerations which underlie counselling practice.
- Apply basic counselling microskills to a variety of counselling contexts.
- Describe how values, culture, and individual factors can influence counselling practice.
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Requisites
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
KHA335 OR KHA235Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | All unit materials are available through MyLO. Module content is released weekly and comprises of multiple web pages containing written and audio-visual information. Independent Learning 10hrs weekly |
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| Assessment | Online Quizzes (30%)|Role Play Journal (30%)|Counselling Critique (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be clearly identified in the relevant module content on MyLO and be available through the unit’s Reading List. The below mentioned text book is also available electronically through the Reading List function. However, the library only has access to 4 copies of the electronic version of the textbook. This means that only 4 people at a time can view the text through the Reading List. This may limit your ability to access the textbook if multiple students are trying to view it simultaneously. Egan, G., & Reese, J. R. (2018). The Skilled Helper: A Problem-Management and Opportunity-Development Approach to Helping. (11th Ed). USA: Cengage Learning Inc. |
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