MHSC8032 Approaches to Counselling Across The Lifespan

Overview

Students will be introduced to and encouraged to think critically about counselling across the lifespan. Developmental theories, contemporary research and frameworks will be examined to gain an understanding of physical and psychosocial stages of development and its application for counselling knowledge and practice. Key principles and approaches will be examined alongside lifespan research trends and evidence-based counselling interventions. Students will explore contextual cultural and social influences on development across the lifespan and have opportunities to learn and apply appropriate counselling skills and techniques.

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Aims

This topic aims to offer students a broad understanding of counselling considerations in application to child, youth, adult, and older populations. Students will gain knowledge and skills in critical thinking, referring to developmental theory and emerging evidence for application in counselling approaches and interventions.

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Requisites information

Pre-requisites:

1 Admission into MCBT-Master of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
1a Admission into GDPCBT-Graduate Diploma in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
1b Admission into GCBH-Graduate Certificate in Behavioural Health
1c Admission into GDPBHC-Graduate Diploma in Behavioural Health Counselling
1d Admission into MWPMHE-Master of Wellbeing and Positive Mental Health in Education
1e Admission to the MCBH-Master of Counselling (Behavioural Health)
1f Admission into GCCVCYP-Graduate Certificate in Counselling Vulnerable Children and Young People
1g Admission into MWPMHEA-Master of Wellbeing and Positive Mental Health in Education - 1.5 years

Must Satisfy: ((1 or 1a or 1b or 1c or 1d or 1e or 1f or 1g))

Assumed knowledge

General knowledge of CBT principles as applied to low prevalence psychological disorders, recent clinical experience in a mental health or related setting.

Handbook

Approaches to Counselling Across The Lifespan

MHSC8032