General Information
This subject gives an introduction to the process, activities, theories and practice of counselling psychology in a multi-cultural society. The emphasis is on gaining a clear understanding of the major therapies of psychotherapy and counselling, and an understanding of how theory and research guides counselling practice. This subject is designed to enhance understanding of the counselling process, skills and knowledge to initiate and establish client relationships based upon the micro-skills approach.
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Details
Academic unit: Faculty of Society & Design Subject code: PSYC13-306 Subject title: Introduction to Counselling Psychology Subject level: Undergraduate Semester/Year: May 2019 Credit points: 10.000 -
Delivery & attendance
Timetable: https://bond.edu.au/timetable Delivery mode: Standard Workload items: - Tutorial: x12 (Total hours: 12) - Weekly Tutorial
- Lecture: x12 (Total hours: 24) - Weekly Lecture
Attendance and learning activities: -
Resources
Prescribed resources: Books
- Mark E. Young (2017). Learning the Art of Helping. 6th, NY Pearson 300
- Australian Psychological Society (2007). APS Code of Ethics. n/a, Australian Psychological Society
Journals
- Barkham, M. & Mellor-Clark, J. (2003). Bridging Evidence-Based Practice and Practice-Based Evidence: Developing a Rigorous and Relevant Knowledge for the Psychological Therapies. 328
iLearn@Bond & Email: iLearn@Bond is the online learning environment at Bond University and is used to provide access to subject materials, lecture recordings and detailed subject information regarding the subject curriculum, assessment and timing. Both iLearn and the Student Email facility are used to provide important subject notifications. Additionally, official correspondence from the University will be forwarded to students’ Bond email account and must be monitored by the student. To access these services, log on to the Student Portal from the Bond University website as www.bond.edu.au
| Academic unit: | Faculty of Society & Design |
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| Subject code: | PSYC13-306 |
| Subject title: | Introduction to Counselling Psychology |
| Subject level: | Undergraduate |
| Semester/Year: | May 2019 |
| Credit points: | 10.000 |
| Timetable: | https://bond.edu.au/timetable |
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| Delivery mode: | Standard |
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| Attendance and learning activities: |
| Prescribed resources: | Books
Journals
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| iLearn@Bond & Email: | iLearn@Bond is the online learning environment at Bond University and is used to provide access to subject materials, lecture recordings and detailed subject information regarding the subject curriculum, assessment and timing. Both iLearn and the Student Email facility are used to provide important subject notifications. Additionally, official correspondence from the University will be forwarded to students’ Bond email account and must be monitored by the student. To access these services, log on to the Student Portal from the Bond University website as www.bond.edu.au |
Enrolment requirements
| Requisites: |
Nil |
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| Assumed knowledge: |
Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge. All Psychology programs are accredited in the sequence presented and designed to provide students with learning and graduate outcomes in line with APAC accreditation standards. In order to meet these outcomes, students in the Undergraduate program should complete PSYC11, then PSYC12, and finally PSYC13 subjects in the order sequenced. |
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Nil |
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At Bond University, we carefully develop subject and program outcomes to ensure that student learning in each subject contributes to the whole student experience. Students are encouraged to carefully read and consider subject and program outcomes as combined elements.
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
Program Learning Outcomes provide a broad and measurable set of standards that incorporate a range of knowledge and skills that will be achieved on completion of the program. If you are undertaking this subject as part of a degree program, you should refer to the relevant degree program outcomes and graduate attributes as they relate to this subject.
Subject Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
On successful completion of this subject the learner will be able to:
- Demonstrate understanding of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings and historical trends in counselling psychology.
- Describe, apply and evaluate the different research methods used by psychologists.
- Apply knowledge of the scientific method in thinking about problems related to behaviour and mental processes.
- Evaluate psychologists, behaviour in psychological research and other professional contexts in relation to the APS, Code of Ethics, and the complimentary, Ethical Guidelines.
- Communicate effectively in a variety of formats and in a variety of contexts.
- Understand and apply psychological principles to personal and social issues.
Generative Artificial Intelligence in Assessment
The University acknowledges that Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen-AI) tools are an important facet of contemporary life. Their use in assessment is considered in line with students’ development of the skills and knowledge which demonstrate learning outcomes and underpin study and career success. Instructions on the use of Gen-AI are given for each assessment task; it is your responsibility to adhere to these instructions.
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Assessment details
Type Task % Timing* Outcomes assessed Essay Written Assignment - Essay 50.00% Week 7 1,2,3,4,5,6 Presentation Oral Presentation - Topics provided at tutorials 50.00% Ongoing 1,2,3,5,6 - * Assessment timing is indicative of the week that the assessment is due or begins (where conducted over multiple weeks), and is based on the standard University academic calendar
- C = Students must reach a level of competency to successfully complete this assessment.
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Assessment criteria
Assessment criteria
High Distinction 85-100 Outstanding or exemplary performance in the following areas: interpretative ability; intellectual initiative in response to questions; mastery of the skills required by the subject, general levels of knowledge and analytic ability or clear thinking. Distinction 75-84 Usually awarded to students whose performance goes well beyond the minimum requirements set for tasks required in assessment, and who perform well in most of the above areas. Credit 65-74 Usually awarded to students whose performance is considered to go beyond the minimum requirements for work set for assessment. Assessable work is typically characterised by a strong performance in some of the capacities listed above. Pass 50-64 Usually awarded to students whose performance meets the requirements set for work provided for assessment. Fail 0-49 Usually awarded to students whose performance is not considered to meet the minimum requirements set for particular tasks. The fail grade may be a result of insufficient preparation, of inattention to assignment guidelines or lack of academic ability. A frequent cause of failure is lack of attention to subject or assignment guidelines. Quality assurance
For the purposes of quality assurance, Bond University conducts an evaluation process to measure and document student assessment as evidence of the extent to which program and subject learning outcomes are achieved. Some examples of student work will be retained for potential research and quality auditing purposes only. Any student work used will be treated confidentially and no student grades will be affected.
| Type | Task | % | Timing* | Outcomes assessed |
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| Essay | Written Assignment - Essay | 50.00% | Week 7 | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
| Presentation | Oral Presentation - Topics provided at tutorials | 50.00% | Ongoing | 1,2,3,5,6 |
- * Assessment timing is indicative of the week that the assessment is due or begins (where conducted over multiple weeks), and is based on the standard University academic calendar
- C = Students must reach a level of competency to successfully complete this assessment.
Assessment criteria
| High Distinction | 85-100 | Outstanding or exemplary performance in the following areas: interpretative ability; intellectual initiative in response to questions; mastery of the skills required by the subject, general levels of knowledge and analytic ability or clear thinking. |
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| Distinction | 75-84 | Usually awarded to students whose performance goes well beyond the minimum requirements set for tasks required in assessment, and who perform well in most of the above areas. |
| Credit | 65-74 | Usually awarded to students whose performance is considered to go beyond the minimum requirements for work set for assessment. Assessable work is typically characterised by a strong performance in some of the capacities listed above. |
| Pass | 50-64 | Usually awarded to students whose performance meets the requirements set for work provided for assessment. |
| Fail | 0-49 | Usually awarded to students whose performance is not considered to meet the minimum requirements set for particular tasks. The fail grade may be a result of insufficient preparation, of inattention to assignment guidelines or lack of academic ability. A frequent cause of failure is lack of attention to subject or assignment guidelines. |
Quality assurance
For the purposes of quality assurance, Bond University conducts an evaluation process to measure and document student assessment as evidence of the extent to which program and subject learning outcomes are achieved. Some examples of student work will be retained for potential research and quality auditing purposes only. Any student work used will be treated confidentially and no student grades will be affected.
Study Information
Submission procedures
Students must check the iLearn@Bond subject site for detailed assessment information and submission procedures.
Policy on late submission and extensions
A late penalty will be applied to all overdue assessment tasks unless an extension is granted by the subject coordinator. The standard penalty will be 10% of marks awarded to that assessment per day late with no assessment to be accepted seven days after the due date. Where a student is granted an extension, the penalty of 10% per day late starts from the new due date.
Academic Integrity
University’s Academic Integrity Policy defines plagiarism as the act of misrepresenting as one’s own original work: another’s ideas, interpretations, words, or creative works; and/or one’s own previous ideas, interpretations, words, or creative work without acknowledging that it was used previously (i.e., self-plagiarism). The University considers the act of plagiarising to be a breach of the Student Conduct Code and, therefore, subject to the Discipline Regulations which provide for a range of penalties including the reduction of marks or grades, fines and suspension from the University.
Bond University utilises Originality Reporting software to inform academic integrity.Feedback on assessment
Feedback on assessment will be provided to students within two weeks of the assessment submission due date, as per the Assessment Policy.
Accessibility and Inclusion Support
If you have a disability, illness, injury or health condition that impacts your capacity to complete studies, exams or assessment tasks, it is important you let us know your special requirements, early in the semester. Students will need to make an application for support and submit it with recent, comprehensive documentation at an appointment with a Disability Officer. Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Office at the earliest possible time, to meet staff and learn about the services available to meet your specific needs. Please note that late notification or failure to disclose your disability can be to your disadvantage as the University cannot guarantee support under such circumstances.
Additional subject information
Subject curriculum
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Week 1 Lecture -Overview of Subject, Counselling Psychology
Week 1 Tutorial - APS Code of Ethics
Readings Young Chapters 1 and APS Code of Ethics provided on ilearn. Learning Objectives and Expectations of Lecture 1 - Gain understanding of Counselling Psychology; the characteristics of an effective counselling psychologist; the dimensions of cultural competence; models for development of a counselling psychologist; APS Code of Ethics.
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Week 2 Lecture - Developing Therapeutic Relationship
Wk 2- Tutorial Practice Active Listening Skills
Reading Young Chapter 2; Learning Objectives and Expectations - Gain understanding of the importance of the therapeutic relationship; the therapy skills a counselling psychologist needs to develop to establish a therapeutic relationship.
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Week 3 Tutorial - Review and allocate topic and week for Oral Presentation Assessment
Handout on ilearn detailing criteria and information on Oral Presentation Assessment.
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Week 4 - Lecture - Counselling Skills
Reading Young Chapter 3; Learning Objectives and Expectations - Gain an understanding of counselling skills including; non-verbal communication; active listening; encouragers; questions.
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Week 4 Tutorial Practice counselling skills and active listening skills in simulated therapy context
Reading Young Chapter 3; Learning Objectives and Expectations - Increase understanding of using counselling and active listening skills in therapy sessions.
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Week 5 Lecture - Reflecting Skills
Learning Objectives and Expectations of Lecture 4 - Gain understanding of reflecting skills and paraphrasing- Reading Young Chapters 4-5.
SLOs included
- Apply knowledge of the scientific method in thinking about problems related to behaviour and mental processes.
- Communicate effectively in a variety of formats and in a variety of contexts.
- Understand and apply psychological principles to personal and social issues.
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Week 5 - Tutorial - Oral Presentations
Individual oral presentations by students.
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Week 6 Lecture - Reflecting Skills
Learning objectives and expectations - Gain an understanding of reflecting skills - feelings and meaning - Reading Young Chapter 6.
SLOs included
- Describe, apply and evaluate the different research methods used by psychologists.
- Evaluate psychologists, behaviour in psychological research and other professional contexts in relation to the APS, Code of Ethics, and the complimentary, Ethical Guidelines.
- Communicate effectively in a variety of formats and in a variety of contexts.
- Understand and apply psychological principles to personal and social issues.
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Week 6 Tutorial Oral Presentations
Individual oral presentations by students.
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Week 7 Lecture Reflecting Skills Summarising
Learning objectives and expectations - Gain an understanding of the summarizing - Reading Young Chpt 7.
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Week 7 - Tutorial Practice reflecting skills in a simulated therapy context
n/a
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Week 8 - Lecture - Assessment
Learning objectives and expectations - Gain an understanding of how to conduct an assessment with a client. Reading Young Chapter 8.
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Week 8 Tutorial Oral Presentations
Individual oral presentations by students.
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Week 9 Lecture Conducting an Initial Interview
expectations - Gain an understanding of how to conduct an initial interview with a client. Reading Young Chapter 8.
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Week 9 Tutorial Oral Presentations
Individual oral presentations by students.
SLOs included
- Demonstrate understanding of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings and historical trends in counselling psychology.
- Describe, apply and evaluate the different research methods used by psychologists.
- Apply knowledge of the scientific method in thinking about problems related to behaviour and mental processes.
- Evaluate psychologists, behaviour in psychological research and other professional contexts in relation to the APS, Code of Ethics, and the complimentary, Ethical Guidelines.
- Communicate effectively in a variety of formats and in a variety of contexts.
- Understand and apply psychological principles to personal and social issues.
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Week 10 - Lecture Goal-Setting Skills, Evaluation and Termination
Learning objectives and expectations - Gain and understanding of the process of Effective Constructive Goal Setting; Evaluating Progress and Outcomes of Therapy; Terminating Therapy - Readings Young Chapters 8 and 11.
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Week 10 Tutorial Oral Presentations
Individual oral presentations by students.
SLOs included
- Demonstrate understanding of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings and historical trends in counselling psychology.
- Describe, apply and evaluate the different research methods used by psychologists.
- Apply knowledge of the scientific method in thinking about problems related to behaviour and mental processes.
- Evaluate psychologists, behaviour in psychological research and other professional contexts in relation to the APS, Code of Ethics, and the complimentary, Ethical Guidelines.
- Communicate effectively in a variety of formats and in a variety of contexts.
- Understand and apply psychological principles to personal and social issues.
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Week 11 Lecture Person Centred Therapy
Learning objectives and expectations - Introduce and increase understanding of Person Centred Therapy - Readings on ilearn.
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Week 11 Tutorial Oral Presentations
Individual oral presentations by students.
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Week 12 - Lecture Behaviour and Cognitive Therapy
Learning objectives and expectations - Introduce and increase understanding of Behaviour and Cognitive Therapy - Readings on ilearn.
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Week 12 Tutorial Practice counselling skills in simulated therapy context
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