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PSYU3301 – Advanced Counselling Approaches and Principles
2020 – Session 2, Special circumstance
Notice
As part of Phase 3 of our return to campus plan, most units will now run tutorials, seminars and other small group learning activities on campus for the second half-year, while keeping an online version available for those students unable to return or those who choose to continue their studies online.
To check the availability of face to face activities for your unit, please go to timetable viewer. To check detailed information on unit assessments visit your unit's iLearn space or consult your unit convenor.
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Convenor
Carolyn Schniering
Contact via Email
4FW711
By appointment
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
(130cp at 1000 level or above) including PSYC201 or PSYU2201
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
10cp from ((PSY336 or PSYU3336 or PSYX3336) or (PSY337 or PSYU3337 or PSYX3337) or (PSY339 or PSYU3339) or (PSY350 or PSYU3350 or PSYX3350) or (ANTH305 or ANTH3005) or (HLTH350 or HLTH3500))
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
The goals of this unit will be to help students refine their understanding of theory and skills, and to stimulate their ability to reflect on the practice of counselling. The unit will emphasise the ingredients of the effective counselling practitioner, highlighting the overarching importance of the client-therapist relationship within the context of the self of the counsellor. Emphasis will also be placed on diversity and the ethics of effective practice.
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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:
- ULO1: Demonstrate advanced questioning skills in a counselling context
- ULO2: Articulate theoretical constructs related to counselling practice around emotion, empathy and the therapeutic relationship
- ULO3: Develop self-awareness, and the ability as to how this knowledge would enhance the therapeutic relationship.
- ULO4: Show working knowledge on counselling effectiveness with clients from diverse populations including race, ethnicity, age, gender sexuality, disability, and social class
- ULO5: Apply critical thinking and independent learning to solve ethical dilemmas within a counselling setting
General Assessment Information
Attendance at tutorials is compulsory in order to achieve a Pass grade or higher in this unit. For 2020 tutorials will be conducted using a "hybrid" approach, where some will be online (tutorial attendance via Zoom) and some will be on campus. Tutorial participation is essential to the learning outcomes of this unit. Live demonstrations and role-modelling will be used to teach the practical application of the counselling skills covered in this unit. You can only attend the tutorial you are enrolled in and you will not be allowed to attend any other tutorial due to Occupational Health and Safety Policy Laws. Students are expected to be present for the entirety of the tutorial session. The material covered in tutorials will not be posted on iLearn nor given to students in any form. Thus it is the student’s responsibility to attend tutorials and to take notes on the material covered.
If students miss a tutorial, it is University Policy that students MUST make a Request for Special Consideration through https://ask.mq.edu.au/ with appropriate documentation (e.g., medical certificates etc). To be eligible for Special Consideration, a student must notify the University of a serious and unavoidable disruption no later than 15 working days of the due date (see University Policy https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policies/disruption-to-studies ). Please note that the 15 day policy is a temporary change from the usual 5 day policy due to COVID.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| Self-reflective essay | 25% | No | Week 6 |
| Viva and reflective report | 35% | No | Week 8 |
| Final Examination | 40% | No | Examination Period |
Self-reflective essay
Assessment Type 1: Essay
Indicative Time on Task 2: 30 hours
Due: Week 6
Weighting: 25%
The aim of this 1500 word self-reflective essay is to understand the role of a therapist in the context of systems theory and how this knowledge might be used to enhance the therapeutic relationship.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Articulate theoretical constructs related to counselling practice around emotion, empathy and the therapeutic relationship
- Develop self-awareness, and the ability as to how this knowledge would enhance the therapeutic relationship.
Viva and reflective report
Assessment Type 1: Viva/oral examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: Week 8
Weighting: 35%
This assessment involves a 20-minute viva demonstrating advanced questioning skills and a 500 word reflective report.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Demonstrate advanced questioning skills in a counselling context
- Develop self-awareness, and the ability as to how this knowledge would enhance the therapeutic relationship.
Final Examination
Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 48 hours
Due: Examination Period
Weighting: 40%
Final examination held within the University’s formal exam period, in accordance with relevant requirements.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Articulate theoretical constructs related to counselling practice around emotion, empathy and the therapeutic relationship
- Show working knowledge on counselling effectiveness with clients from diverse populations including race, ethnicity, age, gender sexuality, disability, and social class
- Apply critical thinking and independent learning to solve ethical dilemmas within a counselling setting
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
- the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
- the Writing Centre for academic skills support.
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Delivery and Resources
The unit will be taught using tutorials and readings.
Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
- Academic Appeals Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progression Policy
- Assessment Policy
- Fitness to Practice Procedure
- Grade Appeal Policy
- Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public
- Special Consideration Policy (Note: The Special Consideration Policy is effective from 4 December 2017 and replaces the Disruption to Studies Policy.)
Students seeking more policy resources can visit the Student Policy Gateway (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/student-policy-gateway). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
If you would like to see all the policies relevant to Learning and Teaching visit Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/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/study/getting-started/student-conduct
Results
Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) 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 or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au
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Changes since First Published
| Date | Description |
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| 26/07/2020 | For the final examination, the exam will be held during the University examination period. The previous version which indicated the exam will be held in week 13 was incorrect. |