- B.Soc.Sc. (Hons) in Counselling and Psychology
  輔導及心理學(榮譽)社會科學士

- B.Soc.Sc. (Hons) in Psychology
  心理學(榮譽)社會科學士

 

　

　

Course Title :

Theories & Techniques in Counselling and Psychotherapy

　

　

Course Code :

COUN 200

　

　

Year of Study :

2

　

　

Number of Credits :

3 credits

　

　

Duration of Weeks :

15 weeks

　

　

Contact Hours Per Week :

Lecture (2 hours)
Seminar (1 hour)

　

　

Pre-requisite Course(s)

Nil

　

　

Course Aims

The course provides a comprehensive and critical study of the major contemporary theories of counselling and psychotherapy. It also introduces the basic principles and techniques in counselling and their application in professional counselling settings. Topics covered include the foundation and understanding of the philosophical bases of the helping processes; professional helper’s roles; code of ethics in the helping process; client’s and helper’s self-understanding and self-development; and facilitation of client change.

Basic theories include psychoanalytic therapy and its extensions, existential therapy, person-centered therapy, transactional analysis, behavioural therapy, rational-emotive therapy, reality therapy, etc. Case comparisons and analyses are used throughout the course.


　

Course Objectives

This course is designed to enable students to be familiar with the major psychotherapeutic theories and techniques available to modern-day practitioners. It introduces the basic concepts, methods and issues in the fields of counselling and psychotherapy. Models for understanding and modifying human behavior are reviewed with emphasis on their implications for counselling and psychotherapy. After completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. identify themselves as professional counsellors with a sufficient knowledge
    basis to observe the ethical standards and issues involved in the practice of
    counselling and psychotherapy;

2. demonstrate basic understanding of the major theories in counselling and
    psychotherapy;

3. practice theory-based professional counselling and psychotherapy through
    incorporating the general theories into their own personal styles of intervention;

4. be familiar with the procedures and principles of counselling and psychotherapy
    and apply them in their practice as professional counsellors.
　

　

　

Assessment

Continuous Assessment
Class Preparation & Participation
Reading Report
Group Project & Presentation
Term Paper

Examination
Final Examination (2 hours)
　


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