| CODE | COU5115 | |||||||||
| TITLE | Community Counselling | |||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 05 - Postgraduate Modular Diploma or Degree Course | |||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 7 | |||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 12 | |||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Counselling | |||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | This study-unit is aimed to be the main specialization for those choosing community counselling. Counselling happens in historical, philosophical and social contexts. This unit will help the student to critically inquire about the philosophy and values embraced by society in which the counsellor is working and the client is living. Awareness of the socio-cultural and ethnic background of the client will also be addressed. The unit will also tackle issues normally pertaining to community counselling including marriage and family issues, family breakdown, separation and children’s issues in such circumstances. Attention will also be given to difficulties experienced by clients living with issues of migration, substance abuse, disability and bereavement. Spirituality of the client and the counsellor will also be looked into. The study-unit will present a variety of learning opportunities including lectures, group work, case study discussions, supervision, and supervised practicum (30% of 600 hours during third year and the remaining 30% during fourth year). Students will have the time to critically reflect and discuss situations that arise during the delivery of their practicum, in the environment pertaining to their specialization. This study-unit has a strong focus on experiential learning supported by theory and recent research studies, with an emphasis on professional self-awareness, skills, and ability to conduct counselling with individuals who embark on change. Study-unit Outline: 1. Philosophy and Value Considerations 2. Ethnic/Culture/Social Considerations 3. Marriage and Family Counselling 4. Domestic Violence victims and perpetrators 5. Bereavement Counselling 6. Spirituality in the counselling profession 7. Refugees, Ethnic Minorities, and Social Subcultures and Minorities 8. Domestic Violence victims and perpetrators 9. Counselling Clients with Disabilities 10. Depressed Clients 11. Addictive behaviour – the client and their families, including alcohol, substance abuse and gambling 12. Case Studies 13. Supervised Practice. Required Texts: - Lewis, J. A., Lewis, M. D., D’Andrea, M. J. & Daniels, J. A (2010). Community counseling: Empowerment strategies for a diverse society. (3rd ed.). Belmont CA: Wadsworth. Reading List: - Abrahams, H. (2007) Supporting women after domestic violence. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers - Blackwell, D. (2005). Counselling and psychotherapy for refugees. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers - Briant-Jefferies, R. (2001). Counselling the person beyond the alcohol problem. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers - Carroll, M. (1996). Workplace counselling. London: Sage - Davies, D. & Neil, C. (1996). Pink therapy: A guide for counsellors working with lesbian, gay and bisexual clients. Buckingham: Open University Press - Erwin, E. (1997). Philosophy and Psychotherapy. London: Sage - Freeman, D. R. (1990). Couples in conflict: Inside the counselling room. Milton Keynes: Open University Press - Gersie, A. (1997). Reflections on therapeutic storymaking: The use of stories in groups. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers - Gielen, U. P. & Comunian, A. L. (Eds.) (1999). International approaches to the family and family therapy. Padova, Italy: Unipress - Gilbert, P. (2007) Psychotherapy and counselling for depression. London: Sage - Howard, A. (2000) Philosophy for counselling and psychotherapy. Basingstoke: Palgrave - Jenkins, J. (1997). Counselling, psychotherapy and the law. London: Sage - Lago, C. & Thompson, J.2nd ed. (2006) Race, culture and counselling: the ongoing challenge. Buckingham: Open University Press - Liebmann, M. (2007) Restorative justice and how it works. Jessica Kinsley Publishers - Payne, M (2010) Coupe counselling: a practical approach. London: Sage - Papadopoulos, R.K. (2002) Therapeutic care for refugees: no place like home. London: Karnac Books - Rosenfield, M. (1997). Counselling by telephone. London: Sage - Smith, W. (2007). Grandad’s ashes. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers. |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture and Practical | |||||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Marlene Cauchi (Co-ord.) Josephine Ann Cutajar Melanie Demarco Ruth Falzon Roberta Farrugia Debono Claudia Psaila Clarissa Sammut Scerri |
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The availability of optional units may be subject to timetabling constraints. Units not attracting a sufficient number of registrations may be withdrawn without notice. It should be noted that all the information in the description above applies to study-units available during the academic year 2023/4. It may be subject to change in subsequent years. |
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