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PSYU2201 – Counselling Approaches and Principles

2023 – Session 2, Online-scheduled-weekday

General Information

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Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff Convenor (main contact)
Lynlee Howard-Payne
Contact via Email
AHH
Please see iLearn for details
Credit points Credit points
10
Prerequisites Prerequisites
(PSYC104 or PSYU1104 or PSYX104 or PSYX1104 PSYU1101 or PSYX1101) or (PSYC105 or PSYU1105 or PSYX105 or PSYX1105 or PSYU1102 or PSYX1102)
Corequisites Corequisites
Co-badged status Co-badged status
Unit description Unit description
The aim of this unit is to provide an introduction to contemporary approaches to counselling, and to teach basic interviewing skills for use in the workplace. There will be a balanced focus on theory, research and practice throughout the unit. Theoretical frameworks used in counselling will be reviewed, followed by a step-by-step introduction to conducting a counselling interview. Role-plays, demonstrations and case examples will be used to teach basic therapeutic skills. The unit will also involve self-reflective exercises, and will have a focus on ethical and professional practice.

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: Describe and evaluate theories of counselling.
  • ULO2: Articulate methods of interviewing in counselling settings.
  • ULO3: Evaluate and apply basic interviewing skills to relevant contexts, including workplace settings.
  • ULO4: Show working knowledge around the principles of ethical and professional practice, including diversity considerations.
  • ULO5: Apply critical thinking and independent learning to solve problems related to counselling in the workplace.

General Assessment Information

Grade descriptors and other information concerning grading are contained in the Macquarie University Assessment Policy.

All final grades are determined by a grading committee, in accordance with the Macquarie University Assessment Policy, and are not the sole responsibility of the Unit Convenor.

Students will be awarded a final grade and a mark which must correspond to the grade descriptors specified in the Assessment Procedure (clause 128).

To pass this unit, you must demonstrate sufficient evidence of achievement of the learning outcomes, meet any ungraded requirements, and achieve a final mark of 50 or better.

The final exam for this unit will take place on Macquarie University campus. Students are expected to make themselves available for the final exam, at the date and time set by the University, in line with the Assessment Policy and Procedure.  Sitting the final exam is compulsory in order to be eligible to pass the unit. Any student who does not attempt the final exam will be granted a Fail Absent grade.  

Further details for each assessment task will be available on iLearn.

Late Submissions

Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, a 5% penalty (OF THE TOTAL POSSIBLE MARK) will be applied each day a written assessment is not submitted, up until the 7th day (including weekends). After the 7th day, a grade of ‘0’ will be awarded even if the assessment is submitted. No further submissions will be accepted after the marked assignments are returned and feedback is released to students. Submission time for all written assessments is set at 11.55pm. A 1-hour grace period is provided to students who experience a technical concern. 

 For example:

Due date

Received

Days late

Total Possible Marks

Deduction

Raw mark

Final mark

Friday 14th

Monday 17th

3

100

15

75

60

Friday 14th

Friday 21st

7

100

35

75

40

Friday 14th

Monday 24th

10

100

-

75

0

 

Late submission of time sensitive tasks, such as timetabled tests/exams, scheduled performance assessments/presentations, scheduled practical assessments/labs, will be addressed by the unit convenor in a Special consideration application.

Word count penalty

5% of the total possible mark will be deducted per 100 words over the word limit for the assessment task. An additional 99 words beyond the limit can be written without penalty.

Special Consideration

If you are unable to complete an assessment task on or by the specified date due circumstances that are unexpected, unavoidable, significantly disruptive and beyond your control, you may apply for special consideration in accordance with the special consideration policy. Applications for special consideration must be supported by appropriate evidence and submitted via ask.mq.edu.au.

Assessment Tasks

Name Weighting Hurdle Due
Viva and written reflection 30% No Monday Week 8
Mid-session Exam 30% No Thursday Week 9
Final Examination 40% No Please see University Exam Timetable

Viva and written reflection

Assessment Type 1: Viva/oral examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: Monday Week 8
Weighting: 30%

 

Students are required to submit a recorded Viva demonstrating basic interviewing skills and a short written reflection on their performance.

 


On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Articulate methods of interviewing in counselling settings.
  • Evaluate and apply basic interviewing skills to relevant contexts, including workplace settings.
  • Show working knowledge around the principles of ethical and professional practice, including diversity considerations.

Mid-session Exam

Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 30 hours
Due: Thursday Week 9
Weighting: 30%

 

Mid-session online exam held within class time.

 


On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Describe and evaluate theories of counselling.
  • Articulate methods of interviewing in counselling settings.
  • Show working knowledge around the principles of ethical and professional practice, including diversity considerations.
  • Apply critical thinking and independent learning to solve problems related to counselling in the workplace.

Final Examination

Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 35 hours
Due: Please see University Exam Timetable
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:
  • Describe and evaluate theories of counselling.
  • Articulate methods of interviewing in counselling settings.
  • Evaluate and apply basic interviewing skills to relevant contexts, including workplace settings.
  • Show working knowledge around the principles of ethical and professional practice, including diversity considerations.
  • Apply critical thinking and independent learning to solve problems related to counselling in the workplace.

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

For the “In person scheduled weekday” unit offering: You will engage in a range of learning activities, including weekly 1-hr lectures (delivered live on-campus, which you are encouraged to attend for the best student experience possible) in Week 1 to 13, but you can also access the Echo360 capture thereof shortly after the lecture has been processed), weekly synchronous 2-hr tutorials on campus (Week 2-7), readings, and online discussion forums. Students should not attend on-campus lectures and/or tutorials in a given week if you are unwell or have any cold and flu-like symptoms - please contact your tutor as necessary. The final exam for this unit will be on Macquarie University campus. Details can be found on the iLearn site for this unit. For general information on unit versions, see this website https://students.mq.edu.au/study/enrolling/choosing-units

For the “Online scheduled weekday” unit offering: There are no synchronous, live streamed online lectures for this unit, rather you will engage in a range of learning activities, including weekly 1-hr lectures (delivered live on-campus, which you are encouraged to attend for the best student experience possible) in Week 1 to 13, but you can also access the Echo360 capture thereof shortly after the lecture has been processed), weekly synchronous Zoom-based 2-hr tutorials (Week 2-7), readings, and online discussion forums. Students should not attend on-campus lectures if you are unwell or have any cold and flu-like symptoms - please contact your tutor as necessary. The final exam for this unit will be on Macquarie University campus. Details can be found on the iLearn site for this unit. For general information on unit versions, see this website https://students.mq.edu.au/study/enrolling/choosing-units.

Required Reading

Ivey, A., Ivey, M., & Zalaquett, C.P. (2022). Intentional Interviewing and Counseling: Facilitating Client Development in a Multicultural Society, (10th Edition), Cengage.

Earlier editions are suitable too.

Technology Used

Active participation in the learning activities throughout the unit will require students to have access to a tablet, laptop, or similar device. Students who do not own their own laptop computer may borrow one from the university library.

Unit Schedule

Each week there will be a 1-hour lecture on Thursdays, 12:00-1:00pm. The timetable for lectures/tutorials is also available at http://www.timetables.mq.edu.au/. You are encouraged to attend the lecture live on campus for the best student experience possible, however; all lectures are captured, processed, and uploaded to Echo360 for your viewing shortly after the lecture has been completed. The lecture will not be live streamed.

LECTURE & TUTORIAL SCHEDULE

Week

Date

Lecture Topic

Lecturer

Tutorial

1

27 July

Introduction

Dr Lynlee Howard-Payne

N/A

2

3 Aug

Cognitive Behavioural Approaches I

Dr Lynlee Howard-Payne

Opening, Attending and Empathy Skills

3

10 Aug

Cognitive Behavioural Approaches II

Dr Lynlee Howard-Payne

Observation and Questioning Skills

4

17 Aug

Cognitive Behavioural Approaches III

Dr Lynlee Howard-Payne

Encouraging, Paraphrasing and Summarising 

5

24 Aug

Diversity and Resilience in Counselling

Dr Lynlee Howard-Payne

Reflecting Feelings

6

31 Aug

Mindfulness and Acceptance Approaches I

Dr Carolyn Schniering

The Five-Stage Counselling Session

7

7 Sep

Mindfulness and Acceptance Approaches II

Dr Carolyn Schniering

Integration and Viva Practice

Mid-Session Break (11-24 September)

8

28 Sep

Emotion Focused Approaches (ACT) 

Dr Carolyn Schniering

N/A

9

5 Oct

Mid-semester Exam

10

12 Oct

Solution Focused Approaches

Dr Lynlee Howard-Payne

N/A

11

19 Oct

Evidence-based Practice

Dr Lynlee Howard-Payne

N/A

12

26 Oct

Principles of Ethical and Professional Practice

Dr Carolyn Schniering

N/A

13

2 Nov

Revision and Questions

Dr Lynlee Howard-Payne

N/A

 

Policies and Procedures

Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:

Students seeking more policy resources can visit Student Policies (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/policies). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.

To find other policies relating to Teaching and Learning, visit Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au) and use the search tool.

Student Code of Conduct

Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/admin/other-resources/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

Academic Integrity

At Macquarie, we believe academic integrity – honesty, respect, trust, responsibility, fairness and courage – is at the core of learning, teaching and research. We recognise that meeting the expectations required to complete your assessments can be challenging. So, we offer you a range of resources and services to help you reach your potential, including free online writing and maths support, academic skills development and wellbeing consultations.

Student Support

Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/

The Writing Centre

The Writing Centre provides resources to develop your English language proficiency, academic writing, and communication skills.

The Library provides online and face to face support to help you find and use relevant information resources. 

Student Services and Support

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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.

Changes from Previous Offering

Dr Lynlee Howard-Payne listed as sole convenor

Topics reordered

Included Inclusion and Diversity Tab

Included Professionalism Tab

Inclusion and Diversity

Social inclusion at Macquarie University is about giving everyone who has the potential to benefit from higher education the opportunity to study at university, participate in campus life and flourish in their chosen field. The University has made significant moves to promote an equitable, diverse and exciting campus community for the benefit of staff and students. It is your responsibility to contribute towards the development of an inclusive culture and practice in the areas of learning and teaching, research, and service orientation and delivery. As a member of the Macquarie University community, you must not discriminate against or harass others based on their sex, gender, race, marital status, carers' responsibilities, disability, sexual orientation, age, political conviction, or religious belief. All staff and students are expected to display appropriate behaviour that is conducive to a healthy learning environment for everyone.

Professionalism

In the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences, professionalism is a key capability embedded in all our courses.

As part of developing professionalism, students are expected to attend all small group interactive sessions including clinical, practical, laboratory, work-integrated learning (e.g., PACE placements), and team-based learning activities. Some learning activities are recorded (e.g., face-to-face lectures), however you are encouraged to avoid relying upon such material as they do not recreate the whole learning experience and technical issues can and do occur. As an adult learner, we respect your decision to choose how you engage with your learning, but we would remind you that the learning opportunities we create for you have been done so to enable your success, and that by not engaging you may impact your ability to successfully complete this unit. We equally expect that you show respect for the academic staff who have worked hard to develop meaningful activities and prioritise your learning by communicating with them in advance if you are unable to attend a small group interactive session.

Another dimension of professionalism is having respect for your peers. It is the right of every student to learn in an environment that is free of disruption and distraction. Please arrive to all learning activities on time, and if you are unavoidably detained, please join activity as quietly as possible to minimise disruption. Phones and other electronic devices that produce noise and other distractions must be turned off prior to entering class. Where your own device (e.g., laptop) is being used for class-related activities, you are asked to close down all other applications to avoid distraction to you and others. Please treat your fellow students with the utmost respect. If you are uncomfortable participating in any specific activity, please let the relevant academic know.


Unit information based on version 2023.02 of the Handbook