Details for Applied Counselling Theories

This subject will trace the development of current counselling modalities starting with Freud and moving forward. You will be encouraged to trial the key components of each theory and compare and contrast the effectiveness of each in a range of contexts. You will discuss integration in terms of theology and psychology and explore integrative psychology.

Quick Info

Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
Course code: SSC217
Credit points: 10
Subject coordinator: Rebecca Loundar

Prerequisites

The following courses are prerequisites:

SSC112—Counselling Practice I

Awards offering Applied Counselling Theories

This unit is offered as a part of the following awards:

Unit Content

Outcomes

Demonstrate an understanding of the development and foundations of counselling theories, including historical perspectives and current evidence-based models;
Demonstrate an ability to reflect critically 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;
Apply appropriate counselling approaches to a range of therapeutic contexts.

Subject Content

The development of Counselling Theory, with focus on historical background and current evidence-based theories
Psychodynamic Therapy, Psychoanalytic, Analytic Therapy, Modern Psychanalysis
Person-Centred approaches
Behavioural Models
Integrating Approaches to Counselling and Christian Worldview
Evidence based models: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Other Current Models: Solution Focused Therapy, Choice (Reality) Therapy, Narrative therapy, Gestalt Therapy
Brief Therapies & Interventions: Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Therapy, Suicide Intervention Therapy
Helping Complex Clients
Counsellor Self Care

This course may be offered in the following formats

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

Please consult your course prospectus or enquire about how and when this course will be offered next at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

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

Prescribed Text

Corey, G. (2016). Theory and practice of counseling and psychotherapy (10th ed.). Cengage.

Please consult your instructor prior to purchasing any textbooks.