HPY210 - Coaching and Counselling Individuals for Behaviour Change

Unit details

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Enrolment modes:

(B, G)

Credit point(s):1
EFTSL value:

0.125

Unit chair:

A McClelland (B)

Contact hours:

1 x 3 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).
  • 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
$706$706$706$2542$2714

* 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
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.