Unit details
HPY210 - Coaching and Counselling Individuals for Behaviour Change
| Offered at: | (B, G) |
|---|---|
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Offerings: | Trimester 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | A McClelland (B) |
| Contact hours: | Lectures will be iLectures and training videos equivalent to 1 to 2 hours per week. 1 x 2 hour tutorial per week. |
| Note: Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
Content
The unit aims to enable students to develop understanding of, and practice in, current approaches in coaching and counselling for behaviour change including:
- Theoretical models;
- A range of practical, generic coaching and counselling skills applicable to a range of coaching and counselling environments;
- An awareness of cross-disciplinary applications of the coaching/counselling process;
- Experience in applying practical applications of the coaching and counselling process with an individual client-focus. (Students will coach a client for three private coaching sessions as part of assignment 2).
The unit will also include:
- In-tutorial counselling/coaching sessions;
- Developing an ethical framework for coaching/counselling practices;
- Personal growth, Positive psychology and well-being strategies;
- Assertiveness training.
Tutorial attendance: Students will be required to attend a minimum of 80% of the on-campus tutorials as a hurdle requirement to obtain a pass or above in the unit.
HPY210 is applicable to a range of disciplines across the university and highly relevant for students wishing to develop practical skills in coaching, counselling, well-being and life-skills.
Assessment
Assignment 1 - written report (1000 words) 25 %, assignment 2 - two written reports (1000 words and 800 words) 40%, assignment 3 - reflective report (1500 words) 35%
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Student Contribution Rate*** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $680 | $680 | $680 | $2421 | $2610 |
* Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2010
** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2009
*** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2008
**** Fee rate for students who commenced studies from 2005
***** Fee rate for students who commenced studies from 2006
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.
