Advanced Counselling Interventions

Unit code:APT6000Study level:Postgraduate

Credit points

12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)

Location

City Campus

Prerequisites

(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Co-requisites
(Corequisite units must be studied concurrently with this unit)

Overview

This unit of study is an advanced unit designed to develop students’ knowledge of counselling theory and practice. The unit builds on the foundation units in the first year of the Master of Counselling (APT6016 and APT6017) to further develop students’ knowledge of core counselling skills, counselling assessment and the application of counselling with a range of more complex client presentations (including depression, sexual abuse, complex anxiety and relationship issues). The unit will utilise a range of teaching methods, including didactic instruction, in class activities, counselling role play and demonstration. It is anticipated that successful completion of the unit will equip students with the skills to work effectively with clients with complex presentations.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

Conceptually map and apply relevant evidence-based counselling theories regarding a range of presenting problems;
Critically reflect upon complex presenting issues and implement an evidence-based counselling intervention; and
Apply knowledge and exemplify skills in complex case formulation and process-oriented therapy approaches to a range of presenting problems.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Case Study | Grade: 30%

Apply a detailed and comprehensive case formulation based on a presentation of a counselling client with complex needs (1500 words)

Assessment type: Assignment | Grade: 40%

Based on the completed case formulation, create treatment plan & Intervention for the same counselling client presenting with complex needs(2000words)

Assessment type: Practical Demonstration | Grade: 30%

Video demonstration of a counselling intervention demonstrating counselling skills, including non-scripted interaction with client (10mins).

In this unit the practical demonstration of a counselling intervention is the secure assessment.

To pass this unit students need to meet the attendance requirement below:

In person workshops in this unit require mandatory attendance of at least 80%, except under extenuating circumstances. This is due to this unit containing a significant skills-based competency component, enabling students to foster their development of counselling skills under in-class supervision. The knowledge and skills developed in this unit are important for safe counselling practice both whilst on placement and as graduate counselling practitioners.