Therapeutics in Counselling

Paper Code: 
Psy 325 B
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course Objectives (COs):

This course will enable the students to –

 

  1. To familiarize students with the theoretical standpoints in therapeutic intervention.
  2. To train them in skills of therapy.

Course Outcomes (COs):

Course

Learning Outcomes

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

 

 

 

 

 

PSY325(B)

 

 

 

 

 

Therapeutics in Counselling

The students will be able to –

CO117: Develop a basic understanding of counselling as a profession

CO118: Gain an overview of basic approaches, theories and techniques in counselling

CO119: Develop awareness about the contemporary issues and challenges in counselling Learn about the Indian forms of therapy.

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments, Demonstration, Team teaching

Learning activities for the students:

Self-learning assignments, Effective questions, Simulation, Seminar presentation, Giving tasks, Field practical

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects

 

12.00
Unit I: 
The Therapeutic Relationship:
  • The Process of Helping
  • Counsellor Characteristics and Values
  • Professional Issues and Skills-Listening, Reflecting, Summarizing, Confronting, Interpreting and Informing
  • Issues Faced by the Therapist - Dealing With Anxiety, Disclosing Oneself, Avoiding Perfectionism, Being Honest With Client, Understanding Silence, Dealing With Demanding and Uncommunicative Clients, Accepts Slow Results, Learning our Limits, Avoiding Losing Oneself in Our Clients, Establishing Realistic Goals

 

12.00
Unit II: 
Psychodynamic Approach to Counselling:
  • Freudian,
  • Neo-Freudian
12.00
Unit III: 
Behavioral and Cognitive Approach Operant Conditioning:
  • Behaviour Modification,
  • Social Skills Training,
  • Rational Emotive Therapy,
  • Transactional Analysis
12.00
Unit IV: 
Humanistic and Existential Approach:
  • Client Centered,
  • Logotherapy
12.00
Unit V: 
Indian Perspective:
  • Yoga, 
  • Meditation
Essential Readings: 
  • Corey, G. (1996). Theory and Practice of Counselling and Psychotherapy. California: Brooks/Cole Publishing.
  • Kaslow, H.W. (2002) Comprehensive Handbook of Psychotherapy (Vols. I  to IV). John Wiley and Sons.
  • Nelson-Jones, R. (2001), Theory and Practice of Counselling and Therapy Skills. (3rd Ed). London: Continuum.
  • Corsini, R.J. (2001). Handbook of Innovative Therapy. (2nd Ed). N.Y.: John Willey.
References: 

  • Beck, J.S. (1995). Cognitive Therapy: Basics and Beyond. N.Y.: The Guilford Press.
  • Bond, F.W. and Dryden W. (Ed.) (2002). Handbook of Brief Cognitive Behavior Therapy. N.Y.: John Wiley and Sons.
  • Brownell, J. (2002). Listening: Attitudes, Principles and Skills. (2nd Ed). Boston: Allyn and Bacon.
  • Caballo, V.E. (Ed.) (1998). International Handbook of Cognitive and Behavioral Treatment of Psychological Disorders. Oxford: Pergammon.
  • Corey, G. (2000). Theory and Practice Group Counselling. Australia: Brooks/Cole.
  • McMullin, R.F, (2000). The New Handbook of Cognitive Therapy Techniques. New York: W.W. Norton and Co.
  • Nichols, M.P. & Schwartz, R.C. (1998). Family Therapy: Concepts and Methods. (4th Ed). Boston: Allyn and Bacon. 
Academic Year: 
2019-20
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