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Counselling and Interventions PSY80115...

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PSY80115 - TP1 2021

Welcome to PSY80115 Counselling and Interventions Duration

One teaching period

Contact hours

Recommended 12.5 hours of study per week

Pre-requisites

Nil

Credit points

12.5

Aim This unit provides an introduction to counselling and intervention techniques for professional psychology. The unit includes a critical survey of the most influential and evidence-based approaches and integrates this with a consideration of the impact of beliefs, values, culture and ethical issues on the therapeutic process. Students receive instruction in counselling theory, process, and research, and facilitative and influencing communication skills. The activities and assessment provide opportunities for students to apply counselling theory to the therapeutic process.

Unit learning outcomes (ULOs) Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

critically evaluate major counselling perspectives: cognitive; behavioural; affective; systemic demonstrate basic micro-skills and client-centred interview techniques in synchronous and asynchronous counselling settings analyse client case material from different counselling perspectives identify key issues for working with different types of clients, including the impact of values, beliefs, and culture outline basic intervention strategies and explain key issues in managing clients through a counselling program.

Set text Throughout this unit, the eText we use each week is: Hackney, H.L. & Bernard, B.M (2017). Professional counselling: A Process Guide to Helping. New Jersey: Pearson. The electronic version of this text has been made available at no expense to you, and links to this eText will be provided in each week's learning materials.

Unit improvements This is the first time this unit is being offered through Swinburne Online. Please provide feedback through the Student Feedback Survey and our online teaching staff to help us make improvements to this unit.

Active learning You will be engaged in an active learning environment, undertaking regular online discussions, guided through the learning process by expert teaching staff who provide regular feedback. On average, you will need to dedicate 12.5 hours each week for your learning that includes readings, discussions with peers, and assignments.

Assignments Assignment task

Word Individual/team Related unit count/time task learning limit (+/outcomes 10%) (ULOs)

Weighting Due date

Assignment 1: Video interview

25–30 minutes

30%

Individual

2

5pm AEST Monday 10 May (Week 9)

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Assignment 2: Report

1200 words Individual

2, 3, 4

20%

5pm AEST Monday 24 May (Week 11)

Assignment 3: Exam

N/A

1, 3, 4, 5

50%

Exam Period (7–16 June 2021 inclusive)

Individual

Minimum requirements to pass this unit of study In order to achieve a pass in this unit of study, you must achieve an overall 50% minimum pass mark.

Referencing Referencing conventions required for this unit are: APA 7th. To avoid plagiarism, you are required to provide a reference whenever you include information from other sources in your work. You can check your assignments ahead of submission by using a program called Turnitin. The Academic practice page in the Student Hub has information on plagiarism, referencing and Turnitin. Helpful information on referencing can also be found in this Referencing guide.

Technical requirements for study and technologies required Prepare yourself with technology requirements and technology skills expected of you by visiting the Technical support page in the Student Hub. Along with technical requirements and skills, this page also has extensive information on technical guides. For technical support you can reach your Student Advisors on 1300 937 765 or by emailing [email protected]. You can also access the Student Advisors through the Help Hub located in the global menu of Canvas. Team operating hours (Melbourne time): Monday to Friday 8am–9pm and Weekends 10am–6pm.

Team assignment (if applicable) A team assignment is the collective responsibility of the entire team, and if one member is temporarily unable to contribute, the team should be able to reallocate responsibilities to keep to schedule. In the event of longer-term illness or other serious problems involving a member of a team, it is the responsibility of the other members to make the eLA aware of the situation as soon as possible. Team assignments must be submitted listing all team members and team name. All team members must be satisfied that the work has been correctly submitted. Any penalties for late submission will apply to all team members, not just the person who submitted. The eLA reserves the right, if appropriate, to allocate a different mark to any individual within the team who does less than his or her fair share towards a team-related assignment.

Submission requirements Ensure you are aware of the submission requirements of each assignment task—see the Assignment section of this unit. Always keep a copy of all assignment tasks that are submitted.

Examinations If the unit you are enrolled in has an official examination, you will be expected to be available for the entire examination period, including any Special Exam period.

Word count/time limit (+/- 10%) If you submit work that is more than 10% over the word count, only work up to the upper word limit will be marked. If you submit an assignment with a time requirement, the +/- 10% rule will still apply. For example: If your essay exceeds a 1000-word requirement, then the eLearning Advisor (eLA) can stop marking after 1100 words. If your video presentation exceeds a 5-minute requirement, then the eLA can stop marking after 5 minutes and 30 seconds. What is included in the word count? The word count includes everything in the main body of the text including headings, tables, citations, quotes, lists, etc. The list of references, appendices and footnotes are NOT included in the word count unless it is clearly stated in the assignment details.

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Contact turnaround times During the teaching period, your eLA will be online throughout each week. For other enquiries, the turnaround time is a maximum 48 hours for responses on discussion boards and 24 hours for emails that you send to them directly. Extensions If, due to extenuating circumstances, you are unable to submit your assignment on or by the due date, you must first read the 'Extensions for assignments' area on the Policies and forms page in the Student Hub. If the assignment piece is worth 10% or less of the unit's overall grade OR you require an extension for less than 48 hours, you must complete the extension request form, located with the assignment information in Canvas. If the assignment is worth more than 10% AND you require more than a 48-hour extension, you must complete the Extensions for assignments form before the assignment is due. For team assignments, all teammates must agree to the extension. Submitting after the due date If submitting an assignment after the due date (without an extension), you will be penalised for up to five days by 10% for each calendar day that the assignment is late. After five days, the assignment will be graded a 0 result. You can still submit an assignment after the due date in Canvas and Turnitin. Read about late penalties in the 'Extensions for assignments' area on the Policies and forms page in the Student Hub. Special Consideration If, due to unforeseen circumstances, you are unable to complete an exam in a unit of study, you may apply for Special Consideration. If your application is approved, you will sit the exam during the Special Consideration exam period. See the Special Consideration application form. Further information can be found in the Student Hub under the 'Special Consideration' area of the Policies and forms page. Please note: Special Consideration applies to exams at the end of a teaching period only. You cannot apply for Special Consideration for assignments or an online test.

Further information For more information and links to resources, refer to Swinburne Online's Current students page. Student Charter The Swinburne Student Charter describes what students can reasonably expect from Swinburne in order to enjoy a quality learning experience, and defines the expectations of students. More information can be found in the 'Student Charter and netiquette' area of the Policies and forms page in the Student Hub. Student behaviour and wellbeing Swinburne has a range of policies, procedures and guidelines that govern how students are expected to conduct themselves throughout the course of their relationship with the University. These include policies on expected standards of behaviour and conduct, which cover interaction with fellow students, staff and the wider University community, in addition to following the health and safety requirements in the course of their studies and while using University facilities. All students are expected to familiarise themselves with University regulations, policies and procedures, and have an obligation to abide by the expected guidelines. Any student found to be in breach may be subject to relevant disciplinary sanctions. Some examples of relevant expected behaviours are: not engaging in Student misconduct ensuring compliance with the University's Unacceptable behaviour including Anti-Discrimination, Bullying, Violence and Sexual Harassment policies complying with all Swinburne occupational health and safety requirements, including following emergency and evacuation procedures, and instructions given by staff/wardens or emergency response. In teaching and learning spaces, it is expected that students conduct themselves in a manner that is professional and not disruptive to others. Accessibility requirements Sometimes students with a disability, a mental health or medical condition, or significant carer responsibilities require reasonable adjustments to enable full access to and participation in education. Your special needs can be addressed by Swinburne's AccessAbility Services, who can negotiate and distribute an 'Education Access Plan' that outlines recommendations for university teaching and examination staff. You must notify the University Disability Liaison Officer of your disability or condition within one week after the commencement of a unit of study to allow the University to make reasonable adjustments. 3/6

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You can find more information about the accessibility of Swinburne Online materials and any third party tools through the Student Hub. The marking process At Swinburne Online we take your work very seriously. Assessment of student work goes through a rigorous marking process to ensure accuracy and consistency in assessment standards. An independent marker reviews all fail grades for major assignment tasks. In addition, a review of assessment is undertaken if your final result is a marginal fail (45-49) or within two marks of a grade threshold. If you are not satisfied with the result of an assignment, you can request a reassessment of work. Your request must be made in writing to your Unit Coordinator within 10 working days of receiving the result. The Unit Coordinator will review your result against the marking guide to determine if your result is appropriate. Feedback, complaints and suggestions In the first instance, you should discuss any issues with your Unit Coordinator. If you are dissatisfied with the outcome of the discussions with the Unit Coordinator or would prefer not to deal with your Unit Coordinator, we encourage you to lodge a formal complaint.

Acknowledgement We respectfully acknowledge the Wurundjeri People, and their Elders past and present, who are the Traditional Owners of the land on which Swinburne’s Australian campuses are located in Melbourne’s east and outer east. We are honoured to recognise our connection to Wurundjeri Country, history, culture and spirituality through these locations, and strive to ensure that we operate in a manner that respects and honours the Elders and Ancestors of these lands. We also acknowledge the Traditional Owners of lands across Australia, their Elders, Ancestors, cultures and heritage.

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Schedule Date

Weekly plan

Discussion

Week 1

Introduction to Counselling and Interventions

Discussion 1: Introduce yourself

8 March 2021

Week 2

Assignment

Discussion 2: Values clash

Listening and attending skills

Discussion: Teaming up for Assignment 1

Questioning, summarising and challenging

Discussion: Challenging a client

Rapport and empathy

Discussion: Reflections on rapport

Assessment and intake

Discussion: Moving assessments forward using questions

Cognitive approaches

Discussion: Labelling unproductive thought patterns

15 March 2021

Week 3 22 March 2021

Week 4 29 March 2021

Week 5 5 April 2021

Week 6 12 April 2021

Consolidation Week 19–25 April 2021

Week 7

Behavioural approaches

Discussion: Reward yourself

Systemic approaches

Discussion: Genograms

Affective approaches

Discussion: Emotion rules in your family of origin

26 April 2021

Week 8 3 May 2021 Week 9 10 May 2021

Week 10

Assignment 1: Video interview (30%) due 5pm AEST Monday 10 May

Crisis work, suicidal ideation and Discussion: Reflections on Hana Feels 5/6

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17 May 2021

self-harm

Week 11

Discharge and referral

Discussion: Finishing counselling

Client resistance schedule

Discussion: Final reflections

Assignment 2: Report (20%) due 5pm AEST Monday 24 May

24 May 2021

Week 12 31 May 2021

Exam Period 7–16 June 2021 (inclusive)

Assignment 3: Exam (50%)—date TBC

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