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Studies of counselling and psychological theories and their implications for practice. Practice in the skills of a problem-management model of helping.
In this course students learn and practise some introductory helping skills while they are learning about several major theories of counselling and psychotherapy. Students explore the stages and skills of an intentional model of helping and the essentials of good practice, such as, preparation for the first contact and recognition of the client’s perspective, self evaluation skills and specific helping skills (interviewing, working therapeutically, working with systems, working with people of different ages and cultures). There will be an emphasis on experiential learning such as role play and selfevaluation of a video.
This course has three major aims:1. To explore issues relevant to the practice of counselling and psychotherapy (Part A)2. To provide students with the basic skills to conduct an effective counselling interview. (Part B)3. To gain an understanding of several major theories of counselling and their practical applications (Part C).
Subject to approval of the Head of School
EDUC461, EDUC661, CFPY604
EDUC461
Judi Miller
Shanee Barraclough
Jones-Smith, Elsie; Theories of counseling and psychotherapy : an integrative approach ; SAGE Publications, 2012.
Recommended ReadingAdditional recommended reading may be supplied as required.
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MEd contact at the College of Education Postgraduate Office 3642987 ext 4877 postgraduate@education.canterbury.ac.nz
All forms of cheating and dishonest practice are taken seriously and penalties will result. Students should refer to Regulation J of the General Course and Examination Regulations.
Assignments are graded against the university 11 point scale A+ to E Grade Range.Grade GPA MarksA+ 9 90 – 100A 8 85 – 89A- 7 80 – 84B+ 6 75 – 79B 5 70 – 74B- 4 65 – 69C+ 3 60 – 64C 2 55 – 59C- 1 50 – 54D 0 40 – 49E -1 0 – 39
N.B. A minimum of 80% class attendance is required to pass this course.
Grades will be internally moderated.
All late submissions will attract a penalty of one Grade (eg from A to A-) per week or part thereof, unless special permission has been granted. Such permission will normally only be granted in exceptional circumstances, such as illness supported by a doctor's certificate. Assignments submitted more than two weeks late will not be accepted.
Requests for extensions will not be considered unless there are exceptional circumstances, such as illness supported by a doctor's certificate. Work pressure of competing assignments will NOT be considered as exceptional circumstances. Extensions will not be granted for more than two weeks.
Students will be permitted a maximum of one submission, only for assignments which have been failed. A penalty of one grade will apply.
It is not possible to apply for aegrotat considerations for this course.
Assignments are to be handed in at the scheduled class meeting on the due date.
Domestic fee $1,507.00
International Postgraduate fees
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see School of Educational Studies and Leadership .