EDF5063 Contemporary counselling approaches
Faculty of Education
EDF5063 Contemporary counselling approaches is a level 5, 12-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Education, offered in 2024 in Semester 1 at Clayton and Singapore. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2024
- Semester 1
- Clayton, Singapore
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 288 hours
- per semester
This is the 2024 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before EDF5063
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After EDF5063
No unit lists EDF5063 as a prerequisite in the 2024 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Overview
This unit introduces you to six different contemporary counselling approaches. You will first learn about Egan’s collaborative model of counselling which emphasises the development of the therapist-client relationship. Egan’s model consists of three stages that focus on the specific skills that the counsellor can use to help the client move forward from client problem-managing, realistic goal setting and developing a plan for action. You will learn about the theoretical foundations of Solution Focused Therapy, Person-centred Therapy, Emotion Focussed Therapy, Narrative Therapy and Single Session Therapy. The unit content and activities focus on developing a theoretical knowledge base of each approach and counselling skills that build competencies that help clients navigate their own lives. Assessment tasks are designed to enable you to demonstrate an in-depth understanding of: the theoretical foundations, concepts, processes and techniques of each counselling approach; the implications of how approaches might be integrated when considering the client’s world view; and an awareness of cultural sensitivity in counselling.
Offerings in 2024
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | Flx blk |
| First semester | Singapore | Online |
Assessment
- Critical essay (4000 words or equivalent)50%
- Case study (4000 words or equivalent)50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
describe conceptual and theoretical knowledge of Egan’s three stage model and the four contemporary counselling approaches covered in the unit
- 2
critically appraise the differences between approaches, including an analysis of the strengths, weaknesses and applications of each
- 3
critically evaluate, integrate, and apply relevant evidence-based research to assess client presentation
- 4
demonstrate the ability to utilize theoretical knowledge of the four approaches to justify decision-making around which tools best suit a particular client and problem
- 5
explain the ethical considerations when considering the impact of different approaches when counselling clients from a culturally diverse society
Workload and teaching
- Lectures12 hours
- Tutorials24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 288 hours per teaching period comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study.
Usually, you can expect to engage with:
- 12 hours of scheduled learning delivered on campus via weekly/regular directed learning activities, 24 hours of scheduled learning delivered online via a combination of synchronous and asynchronous directed learning activities, and the remaining hours to be allocated towards self-directed/independent study;
OR - 36 hours of scheduled learning delivered online via a combination of synchronous and asynchronous directed learning activities, and the remaining hours to be allocated towards self-directed/independent study^
^ International students studying in Australia are not permitted to undertake this scheduled learning delivery mode.
Scheduled learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
Kaplan off shore
- 12 hours of scheduled learning delivered synchronously on campus and/or online via regular directed learning activities;
- 12 hours of scheduled learning delivered online via synchronous and/or asynchronous directed learning activities; and
- the remaining hours to be allocated towards self-directed/independent study
Scheduled learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
You will be provided with the opportunity to engage with relevant literature and resources. Further, you will be encouraged to deepen your understanding of topic areas through, collegial discussion and debate, and by participating in activities designed to extend your understanding.
Learning resources
Recommended resources
Please visit the unit Moodle site for further information.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Stella Laletas
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Stella Laletas
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EDF5063?
EDF5063 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is EDF5063 offered?
In 2024, EDF5063 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton and Singapore, with an online option.
How much work is EDF5063?
The handbook expects about 288 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does EDF5063 have an exam?
No. EDF5063 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.