Applied Counselling Theories

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The following courses are prerequisites:

This unit is offered as a part of the following awards:

Describe and critically reflect on the development and foundations of counselling theories, including historical perspectives and current evidence-based models;
Critically reflect on theories and models of counselling from a personal worldview and professional practice perspectives;
Compare and contrast several counselling methodologies and describe how these may be integrated;
Develop the skills to select and apply appropriate counselling approaches to a range of therapeutic contexts.

Introduction 1: Theoretical timeline, Historical Background The development of Counselling Theory, with focus on historical background and current evidence-based theories
Introduction 2: Theoretical Approaches Psychodynamic Therapy, Psychoanalytic, Analytic Therapy, Modern Psychanalysis
Approaches to Integrative Therapy Person-Centred approaches
Modern Psychoanalysis & Current Psychodynamic Approaches Behavioural Models
Transactional Analysis & Rational Emotive Therapy Integrating Approaches to Counselling and Christian Worldview
Introduction 1: Theoretical timeline, Historical Background Evidence based models: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Introduction 2: Theoretical Approaches Other Current Models: Solution Focused Therapy, Choice (Reality) Therapy, Narrative therapy, Gestalt Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Brief Therapies & Interventions: Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Therapy, Suicide Intervention Therapy
Positive Psychology Helping Complex Clients
Solution Focused Therapy / Motivational Interviewing Counsellor Self Care
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) 
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) 
Narrative Therapy / Choice Therapy

Please consult your course prospectus or enquire about how and when this course will be offered next at Alphacrucis University College.

Corey, G. (2023). Theory and practice of counseling and psychotherapy (11th ed.). Melbourne, VIC: Cengage.

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