Introduction to Counselling

Paper Code: 
CON 131
Credits: 
4
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This  course will  familiarize the students with the nature and process of counselling, its major theories and techniques and expose them to the different fields of applications of counselling.

Unit I: 
Counselling

Counselling : The Art and Science of Helping
a.  Meaning, Nature scope and principles of counselling with special reference to India.
b.  Counselling and Psychotherapy
 

Unit II: 

Professional issues, ethics, education and training of the counsellor

Unit III: 

Professional issues, ethics, education and training of the counsellor

Unit IV: 
Theories of Counselling

Theories of Counselling  
a.    Psychodynamic Approach: Freudian, Neo Freudian, Modern.
b.    Humanistic Approach : Existential, Client centered     
c.    Cognitive Approach : Rational emotive, Transactional analysis
d.    Behavioural Approach : Operant conditioning, Behaviour Modification
e.    Indian Contribution : Yoga and Meditation
 

Unit V: 
Counselling Applications

Counselling Applications : Child Counselling, Family Counselling, Counselling in Schools, Career Counselling, Alcohol and Drug Abuse, Group Counselling, Crisis Intervention Counselling

Academic Year: 
2018-19
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