School Of Social Sciences And PsychologyIntegrated Practices 4: Self and RelationshipsWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 102373.1
Discipline: COUNSELLING
Student Contribution Band: 1
Level: 7
Credit Points: 10
Assumed Knowledge
Concurrent or previous study in counselling and/or psychotherapy.
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in and have successfully completed 120 credit points in 1817 Master of Psychotherapy and Counselling.
About this Unit
This unit focuses on the self and relationships in order to enhance students’ ability to work therapeutically with individuals, couples and families. Clients bring themselves and both their current and past relationships into the therapy room with them, as does their counsellor. The counsellor needs to be able to work with multiple relational influences at any given time. Students will have the opportunity to investigate their personal values and beliefs about relationships and how these influence their work with clients. Family life-cycle and developmental models are introduced, critiqued and applied to promote understanding of common client issues and presenting concerns. Therapeutic skills in working with more than one person in the counselling room will be developed, with a focus on family systems and couple work.
Courses| 1817.1 | Master of Psychotherapy and Counselling | CONTINUING |