Therapeutics in Counselling - I

Paper Code: 
PSY 325B
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course Objectives :

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

 

Course Outcomes:

  •  
  • 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.

 

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Psychoanalysis

 Freud’s drive theory, object-relations psychology, self-psychology, psychoanalytical approaches to treatment, brief psychoanalytic therapy

12.00
Unit II: 
Therapy System Emphasizing Background and Content

Jungian analysis and therapy- theory of personality, analysis and therapy ;  Adlerian therapy: theory of personality, theory of therapy and counseling 

12.00
Unit III: 
Therapy Systems Emphasizing Background and Content

Development of  Psychodynamic Theories, Transactional Analysis , Brief Psychodynamic Therapy, Psychodrama

12.00
Unit IV: 
Therapy Systems Emphasizing Emotions and Sensations

Person-Centered theory of personality and psychotherapy; Existential theory of personality and psychotherapy, logotherapy

12.00
Unit V: 
Therapy Systems Emphasizing Emotions and Sensations

Gestalt Therapy: history, theory of personality and psychotherapy; Group Therapy- models, process, therapeutic milieu

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: 

Ø    Beck, J.S. (1995). Cognitive Therapy: Basics and Beyond. N.Y.: The Guilford Press.

Ø    Bond, F.W. and Dryden W. (Ed.) (2002). Handbook of Brief Cognitive Behavior Therapy. N.Y.: John Wiley and Sons.

Ø    Brownell, J. (2002). Listening: Attitudes, Principles and Skills. (2nd Ed). Boston: Allyn and Bacon.

Ø    Caballo, V.E. (Ed.) (1998). International Handbook of Cognitive and Behavioral Treatment of Psychological Disorders. Oxford: Pergammon.

Ø    Corey, G. (2000). Theory and Practice Group Counselling. Australia: Brooks/Cole.

Ø    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: 
2021-22
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