Unit Content
Outcomes
- Describe and critically reflect on the development and foundations of counselling theories, including historical perspectives and current evidence-based models;
- Critically reflect on theories and models of counselling from a personal worldview and professional practice perspectives;
- Compare and contrast several counselling methodologies and describe how these may be integrated;
- Develop the skills to select and apply appropriate counselling approaches to a range of therapeutic contexts.
Subject Content
- Introduction 1: Theoretical timeline, Historical Background The development of Counselling Theory, with focus on historical background and current evidence-based theories
- Introduction 2: Theoretical Approaches Psychodynamic Therapy, Psychoanalytic, Analytic Therapy, Modern Psychanalysis
- Approaches to Integrative Therapy Person-Centred approaches
- Modern Psychoanalysis & Current Psychodynamic Approaches Behavioural Models
- Transactional Analysis & Rational Emotive Therapy Integrating Approaches to Counselling and Christian Worldview
- Introduction 1: Theoretical timeline, Historical Background Evidence based models: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Introduction 2: Theoretical Approaches Other Current Models: Solution Focused Therapy, Choice (Reality) Therapy, Narrative therapy, Gestalt Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Brief Therapies & Interventions: Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Therapy, Suicide Intervention Therapy
- Positive Psychology Helping Complex Clients
- Solution Focused Therapy / Motivational Interviewing Counsellor Self Care
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Narrative Therapy / Choice Therapy
This course may be offered in the following formats
- Onsite (face-to-face)
- Online (e-Learning)
- Intensive
- Extensives
This subject typically has both online pre-recorded lectures AND mandatory online-live components.
Please check the timetable to see when this subject will next be offered at Alphacrucis University College.
Assessment Methods
- Critical Reflection Paper (30%)
- Minor Essay (30%)
- Counselling Role Play (40%)
Prescribed Text
- Corey, G. (2023). Theory and practice of counseling and psychotherapy (11th ed.). Melbourne, VIC: Cengage.
Please consult your instructor prior to purchasing any texts.
