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Details for SSC217 Applied Counselling Theories

Gaining a deep understanding of various counselling theories is essential for effective therapeutic practice. This subject provides a comprehensive overview of historical and modern counselling methodologies, from Freudian psychoanalysis to contemporary approaches such as Solution Focused Therapy and Positive Psychology. Students will learn how to critically evaluate different models, reflect on their personal and professional implications, and apply them across diverse therapeutic contexts.

Quick Stats

  • Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
  • Course code: SSC217
  • Credit points: 10

Subject Coordinator

Renee Yam

Prerequisite

Pre-req: SSC113 Interpersonal Communication Skills

Unit Content

Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of the development and foundations of counselling theories, including historical perspectives and current evidence-based models;
  2. Demonstrate an ability to reflect critically on theories and models of counselling from a personal worldview and professional practice perspectives;
  3. Compare and contrast several counselling methodologies and describe how these may be integrated;
  4. Apply appropriate counselling approaches to a range of therapeutic contexts.

Subject Content

  • Introduction 1: Theoretical timeline, Historical Background
  • Introduction 2: Theoretical Approaches
  • Approaches to Integrative Therapy
  • Modern Psychoanalysis & Current Psychodynamic Approaches
  • Transactional Analysis & Rational Emotive Therapy
  • Introduction 1: Theoretical timeline, Historical Background
  • Introduction 2: Theoretical Approaches
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
  • Positive Psychology
  • Solution Focused Therapy / Motivational Interviewing
  • Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
  • Narrative Therapy / Choice Therapy
  • Helping with Complex Clients  

This course may be offered in the following formats

  • Onsite (face-to-face)
  • Online (eLearning)
  • Intensives
  • Extensives

Please check the timetable to see when this subject will next be offered at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

  • Preparation Paper (10%)
  • Critical Reflection Paper (20%)
  • Minor Essay (30%)
  • Counselling Role Play (40%)

Prescribed Text

  • Corey, G. (2023). Theory and practice of counseling and psychotherapy (11th ed.). Cengage.

Please consult your instructor prior to purchasing any textbooks.