Course Overview
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Course Synopsis
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This course basically focuses upon the basic guideline for improving one’s personality by using the psychological techniques; tests; interventions and psychological treatment. Students will come to know about different school of thought’s point of views and their understanding about human nature and their wellbeing. While the course is primarily theoretical, it also develops some awareness of the basic skills in counseling practice. You will get a good grounding in key topics in counseling, including its cultural and historical origins; different theoretical orientations (including humanistic, psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral orientations); and the vital role of the counseling relationship. In addition, basic skills in listening, attending and responding appropriately will be introduced.
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Course Learning Outcomes
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At the end of this course, you should be able to:
- Demonstrate foundational knowledge in counseling psychology (concepts, theories, ethical issues, basic skills, etc.).
- Apply this knowledge in improving one’s own life as well as to understand others in a better way.
- Indulge in self-assessment (one’s own needs, motivations and personal characteristics that will either help or hinder one in becoming a professional in human services).
- Use basic counseling skills (attending and listening skill) in improving their own relationships.
- Explore ethical and legal issues for the practice of counseling profession.
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Course Calendar
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Week 02
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6
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Ethical and Legal Issues in Counselling
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Week 03
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7
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Ethical and Legal Issues in Counselling
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Assignment
Week 04
Week 05
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14
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Listening and Understanding Skills
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15
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Listening and Understanding Skills
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Quiz no. 1
Week 06
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16
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Listening and Understanding Skills
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18
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Focusing and Challenging Skills
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Quiz no. 2
Week 07
Week 08
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22
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Theory in the Practice of Counseling
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23
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Psychoanalytical Approaches to Counseling
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24
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Classical Psychoanalytic Approach
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Mid Terms
Week 09
Week 10
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28
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Client Centered Approach
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Week 11
Graded Discussion Board
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32
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Cognitive Approaches to Counseling
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33
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Cognitive Approaches to Counseling
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Week 12
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34
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Transactional Analysis
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Quiz no. 3
Week 13
Week 14
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40
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Marriage & Family Counseling
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41
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Marriage & Family Counseling
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Week 15
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43
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Community Counseling & Consulting
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44
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Diagnosis & Assessment
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Final Term exams
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