This unit explores and evaluates developmental stages, including attachment and neurodevelopment which is pertinent to childhood and adolescence. A range of challenges and presenting issues common to young people will be explored. Students will engage in case conceptualisation using sound theoretical frameworks to formulate an appropriate treatment plan informed by legal and ethical counselling practice. Theological perspectives will also be explored.
Unit code: DZ3222S
Unit status: Approved (Minor revision)
Points: 18.0
Unit level: Undergraduate Level 3
Unit discipline: Counselling
Proposing College: Stirling College
Show when this unit is running| 1. | Articulate how an understanding of human developmental theory, including neurodevelopment and attachment theory, can be included in practice for counselling children and adolesecents. |
| 2. | Identify a range of presenting issues and challenges to successful development and wellness, incorporating risk and protective factors, to inform assessment and treatment. |
| 3. | Examine a range of key counselling techniques and theoretical approaches which are suitable for counselling young people. |
| 4. | Develop an understanding of the legal and ethical principles and responsibilities involved with counselling children and adolescents. |
| 5. | Articulate a theological perspective that integrates faith and practice when counselling young people. |
This is an elective unit within the Bachelor of Counselling.
Pedagogy framework will include interactive lectures, guided discussions, directed reading, online learning activities and tutorials.
*(required texts)
Fuller, A. (2006). From surviving to thriving. Acer press.
*Geldard D., Geldard K., & Yin Foo R. (2017). Counselling children. A practical introduction. Sage.
*Geldard D., Geldard K., & Yin Foo R. (2020). Counselling adolescents. The proactive approach for young people. Sage.
Kirkbride, R. (2018). Counselling young people. A practitioner manual. Sage.
McConaughy, S. (2005). Clinical interviews for children and adolescents. Guildford Press.
Music, G. (2011). Nurturing natures. Attachment and children’s emotional, sociocultural and brain development. Psychology Press.
Pattison, S., Robson, M., & Beynon, A. (2015). The handbook of counselling children and young people. Sage.
| Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Case Study - Case Conceptualisation | 1800 | 35.0 | |
| Essay - Essay | 2000 | 40.0 | |
| Oral Presentation - Presentation - Group Project | 1750 | 25.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by Prof Albert Haddad on 20 Jun, 2022
Unit record last updated: 2022-06-20 15:26:30 +1000