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Courses Handbook 2012

This handbook contains information for courses and units at Curtin in 2012.
Information for current year courses and units is available at Courses Handbook 2011.

13299 (v.2) Counselling Theory and Practice (2) 522

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Area: Department of Social Work
Credits: 25.0
Contact Hours: 3.0
Lecture: 1 x 1.5 Hours Weekly
Tutorial: 1 x 1.5 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s): 7818 (v.5) Professional Ethics 501 or any previous version
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307449 (v.1) Counselling Theory and Practice (1) 512 or any previous version
Syllabus: This skills-based unit explores in-depth the therapeutic relationship in terms of construction/co-construction of meaning and power relations, considering gender, class, race and culture. The sociopolitical dimensions to diagnosis are also critically analysed in terms of the construction of social identities. As well, a comprehensive and critical study of the common factors in practice that contribute towards the successful outcome of therapy is considered. Attention is given to current understandings of the notion of empathy and their relevance to the therapeutic relationship. Through consideration of the above dimensions and factors, together with their knowledge of different therapeutic approaches, students are encouraged to develop their reflective, reflexive and critical thinking in order to inform their own therapeutic practice and style of engagement with clients, and creatively constitute their unique therapeutic 'toolbox'.
Field of Education: 090501 Social Work
Result Type: Grade/Mark

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