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PSY 904 – Counselling and Cultural Perspectives
2016 – S1 Day
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Jac Brown
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| Credit points |
Credit points
4
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MClinPsych or DClinPsych or MOrgPsych or DOrgPsych or PGDipOrgBeh
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
This unit focuses on the skills involved in facilitating a good client-therapist relationship as a basis for psychological therapy. It involves a review of the micro skills of reflecting back content, feelings, and process within a non-directive context while exploring clients presenting problems through neutral questioning and comments. Professional skills of critical reflection are also emphasised as an important avenue of exploration for psychologists’ personal and professional development. The issue of the cultural context of clients and how that might relate to their present problems is also given special attention.
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Important Academic Dates
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- 1. Students will identify and refine skills to enhance the therapeutic relationship.
- 2. Students will develop a self-awareness of and an ability to use this awareness to enhance the therapeutic relationship.
- 3. Students will reflect on theoretical constructs and their own personal performance to improve their effectiveness as therapists.
- 4. Students will identify barriers and ways to improve their therapeutic effectiveness with clients from other cultures.
General Assessment Information
ONLINE SUBMISSION OF ASSIGNMENTS
You are required to submit your essay to the Turnitin anti-plagiarism detection software via the iLearn page for the unit. Please use 12 point Arial font for ease of reading and marking. Your assignment will be automatically compared to work of your classmates, previous students from Macquarie and other universities, with material available on the Internet, both freely available and subscription-based electronic journals and book chapters
PENALITIES FOR ASSIGNMENTS
Penalties will be levied for:
- late submission of assignments and
- exceeding the word limit by > 10%:
o For late assignments, 5% will be deducted for every day late. For example, if you submit your written assignments late by 2 days, then 10% will be deducted from your final grade.
o 5% will also be deducted for work that is more than 10% over the word limit. For instance, the Self Assessment Schedule word limit is set at 4000 words (hence students are expected to not have an assignment longer than 4400 words).
o If you choose to include Tables – these need to be included as part of the word limit.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Due |
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| 1. Reflection on Theory | 20% | TBA |
| 2. Demonstrate Counselling | 20% | TBA |
| Self Assessment Schedule | 60% | 20 May, 2016 |
1. Reflection on Theory
Due: TBA
Weighting: 20%
Throughout the unit, key readings from the textbook and other sources will form the basis for the unit discussion board where you will be encouraged to comment. Online discussion should relate not only to readings, but may also relate to the thoughtful comments of other class participants. They should add to the overall conversation on the discussion board.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- 1. Students will identify and refine skills to enhance the therapeutic relationship.
- 2. Students will develop a self-awareness of and an ability to use this awareness to enhance the therapeutic relationship.
- 3. Students will reflect on theoretical constructs and their own personal performance to improve their effectiveness as therapists.
- 4. Students will identify barriers and ways to improve their therapeutic effectiveness with clients from other cultures.
2. Demonstrate Counselling
Due: TBA
Weighting: 20%
For this assessment you will review the basic counselling skills and demonstrate these skills in a 15 minute role play situation. Following a review of these skills and practice with your learning partner, the two of you will book a time at the Psychology Clinic to demonstrate these skills to two members of staff who will be observing your sessions. At the beginning of the session, both you and your learning partner will draw a brief role play scenario and take turns role- playing the client for your partner to demonstrate these skills. Each of you will have 15 minutes in order to demonstrate these skills. The following skills will be assessed: engagement of your client, reflecting back content, reflecting the underlying feeling, asking questions to explore the presenting problem in a neutral way, exploring the problem rather than solving it, using process comments to demonstrate immediacy and authentic communication with your client.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- 1. Students will identify and refine skills to enhance the therapeutic relationship.
Self Assessment Schedule
Due: 20 May, 2016
Weighting: 60%
For this major project, you will focus on key learning objectives and conduct an experiment upon yourself in terms of measuring change in your therapeutic skills using a self assessment schedule. Your self assessment schedule is a personal report of your self evaluation of how well you met the learning objectives you set for yourself which were documented in your learning journal. During the unit, you will need to do two things:
1. Select key counselling skills being taught and focus on developing these specific skills, including some assessment of your level of development.
2. Engage in a path of self reflection that will help you identify areas of your own personality or life experience that may impact on the therapeutic alliance in your work with clients.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- 1. Students will identify and refine skills to enhance the therapeutic relationship.
- 2. Students will develop a self-awareness of and an ability to use this awareness to enhance the therapeutic relationship.
- 4. Students will identify barriers and ways to improve their therapeutic effectiveness with clients from other cultures.
Delivery and Resources
TEXTBOOK:
Teyber, E. & McClure, F. H. (2010). Interpersonal process in therapy. Sixth Edition. Belmont, CA: Thomson Brooks/Cole.
RECOMMENDED TEXT:
Richardson, R. W. (1995) Family ties that bind. Vancouver: Self-Counsel Press
Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central. Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Academic Honesty Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/academic_honesty/policy.html
New Assessment Policy in effect from Session 2 2016 http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy_2016.html. For more information visit http://students.mq.edu.au/events/2016/07/19/new_assessment_policy_in_place_from_session_2/
Assessment Policy prior to Session 2 2016 http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy.html
Grading Policy prior to Session 2 2016 http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/grading/policy.html
Grade Appeal Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/gradeappeal/policy.html
Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/complaint_management/procedure.html
Disruption to Studies Policy http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html The Disruption to Studies Policy is effective from March 3 2014 and replaces the Special Consideration Policy.
In addition, a number of other policies can be found in the Learning and Teaching Category of Policy Central.
Student Code of Conduct
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/support/student_conduct/
Results
Results shown in iLearn, or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au.
Student Support
Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
Learning Skills
Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to improve your marks and take control of your study.
Student Services and Support
Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
Student Enquiries
For all student enquiries, visit Student Connect at ask.mq.edu.au
IT Help
For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/information_technology/help/.
When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.
Graduate Capabilities
PG - Capable of Professional and Personal Judgment and Initiative
Our postgraduates will demonstrate a high standard of discernment and common sense in their professional and personal judgment. They will have the ability to make informed choices and decisions that reflect both the nature of their professional work and their personal perspectives.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- 1. Students will identify and refine skills to enhance the therapeutic relationship.
- 2. Students will develop a self-awareness of and an ability to use this awareness to enhance the therapeutic relationship.
- 3. Students will reflect on theoretical constructs and their own personal performance to improve their effectiveness as therapists.
- 4. Students will identify barriers and ways to improve their therapeutic effectiveness with clients from other cultures.
Assessment tasks
- 1. Reflection on Theory
- Self Assessment Schedule
PG - Discipline Knowledge and Skills
Our postgraduates will be able to demonstrate a significantly enhanced depth and breadth of knowledge, scholarly understanding, and specific subject content knowledge in their chosen fields.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- 1. Students will identify and refine skills to enhance the therapeutic relationship.
- 3. Students will reflect on theoretical constructs and their own personal performance to improve their effectiveness as therapists.
- 4. Students will identify barriers and ways to improve their therapeutic effectiveness with clients from other cultures.
Assessment tasks
- 1. Reflection on Theory
- 2. Demonstrate Counselling
- Self Assessment Schedule
PG - Critical, Analytical and Integrative Thinking
Our postgraduates will be capable of utilising and reflecting on prior knowledge and experience, of applying higher level critical thinking skills, and of integrating and synthesising learning and knowledge from a range of sources and environments. A characteristic of this form of thinking is the generation of new, professionally oriented knowledge through personal or group-based critique of practice and theory.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- 1. Students will identify and refine skills to enhance the therapeutic relationship.
- 2. Students will develop a self-awareness of and an ability to use this awareness to enhance the therapeutic relationship.
- 3. Students will reflect on theoretical constructs and their own personal performance to improve their effectiveness as therapists.
- 4. Students will identify barriers and ways to improve their therapeutic effectiveness with clients from other cultures.
Assessment tasks
- 1. Reflection on Theory
- Self Assessment Schedule
PG - Research and Problem Solving Capability
Our postgraduates will be capable of systematic enquiry; able to use research skills to create new knowledge that can be applied to real world issues, or contribute to a field of study or practice to enhance society. They will be capable of creative questioning, problem finding and problem solving.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- 1. Students will identify and refine skills to enhance the therapeutic relationship.
- 2. Students will develop a self-awareness of and an ability to use this awareness to enhance the therapeutic relationship.
- 3. Students will reflect on theoretical constructs and their own personal performance to improve their effectiveness as therapists.
- 4. Students will identify barriers and ways to improve their therapeutic effectiveness with clients from other cultures.
Assessment tasks
- 1. Reflection on Theory
- Self Assessment Schedule
PG - Effective Communication
Our postgraduates will be able to communicate effectively and convey their views to different social, cultural, and professional audiences. They will be able to use a variety of technologically supported media to communicate with empathy using a range of written, spoken or visual formats.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- 2. Students will develop a self-awareness of and an ability to use this awareness to enhance the therapeutic relationship.
- 4. Students will identify barriers and ways to improve their therapeutic effectiveness with clients from other cultures.
Assessment tasks
- 1. Reflection on Theory
- 2. Demonstrate Counselling
- Self Assessment Schedule
PG - Engaged and Responsible, Active and Ethical Citizens
Our postgraduates will be ethically aware and capable of confident transformative action in relation to their professional responsibilities and the wider community. They will have a sense of connectedness with others and country and have a sense of mutual obligation. They will be able to appreciate the impact of their professional roles for social justice and inclusion related to national and global issues
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- 1. Students will identify and refine skills to enhance the therapeutic relationship.
- 2. Students will develop a self-awareness of and an ability to use this awareness to enhance the therapeutic relationship.
- 3. Students will reflect on theoretical constructs and their own personal performance to improve their effectiveness as therapists.
- 4. Students will identify barriers and ways to improve their therapeutic effectiveness with clients from other cultures.
Assessment tasks
- 1. Reflection on Theory
- 2. Demonstrate Counselling
- Self Assessment Schedule