Couple Counselling Theory
36 hours
One Semester or equivalent
Hawthorn
Overview
This unit builds on the curriculum provided in Introduction to Couple Counselling (PSC60003). An advanced understanding of different theoretical frameworks and their application to working with couples is provided. Emphasis is given to integrating the theory with the clinical work through shared clinical experience.
Requisites
Prerequisites
PSC70007
Couple Counselling TheoryRules
Pre-requisite
50 Credit Points in:
GD-COU Graduate Diploma of Counselling
OR
MA-COU Master of Counselling
OR
PSC60003 Introduction to Couple Counselling
Equivalent
HAYR451 - Couple Counselling theory
Teaching Periods
Location
Start and end dates
Last self-enrolment date
Census date
Last withdraw without fail date
Results released date
Semester 1
Location
Hawthorn
Start and end dates
26-February-2024
26-May-2024
26-May-2024
Last self-enrolment date
10-March-2024
Census date
31-March-2024
Last withdraw without fail date
12-April-2024
Results released date
02-July-2024
Learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
- Apply advanced and specialised knowledge of the major theories and methods that are applied to couple counselling, including psychodynamic couple therapy, object relations theory, attachment theory and systems theory
- Identify and evaluate at an advanced level how the core theoretical concepts are applied to clinical work with couples
- Compare and contrast the different theoretical models and approaches as applied to couple therapy, and critically evaluate their relative effectiveness when working with couples in a clinical context
- Critically reflect on how the theoretical knowledge relevant to couple counselling influences personal and professional growth as a couple counsellor
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
---|---|---|---|
On-campus Class | 2.75 | 14 weeks | 38.5 |
Specified Activities Various | 4.25 | 24 weeks | 102 |
Unspecified Activities Independent Learning | 0.86 | 14 weeks | 12 |
TOTAL | 152.5 |
Assessment
Type | Task | Weighting | ULO's |
---|---|---|---|
Assessment | Individual | 50% | 1,2,3 |
Assessment | Individual | 30% | 1,2,3 |
Reflective Journal | Individual | 20% | 4 |
Content
- Psychodynamic Couple Therapy and Object Relations Theory
- Kleinian Theory and Projective Identification
- Transference/Countertransference and Shared Phantasy
- Winnicott-The Holding Relationship, Bion-Containment
- Attachment Theory
- Systems Theory and its application to couple counselling
- Integrated Behavioural Theory
- Emotional regulation and the brain
Study resources
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.