Unit details
HPY310 - Coaching and Counselling Groups for Behaviour Change
| Offered at: | (B, G) |
|---|---|
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Offerings: | Trimester 2 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | S Vidler |
| Contact hours: | 1 x three hour tutorial workshop 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 an understanding of, and practice in, current approaches in evidence and non-evidenced-based coaching, facilitating and counselling for behaviour change practices from a group-work perspective.
The unit will include:
- Developing awareness of group-work principles and group dynamics;
- Practical, generic coaching, facilitating and counselling skills applicable to a range of group environments;
- Awareness of cross-disciplinary applications of the coaching/counselling process in group settings and an ethical framework for group-work practices.
The unit is applicable to a range of disciplines and highly relevant for students wishing to develop skills as a coach, trainer/facilitator, supervisor, manager, tutor, presenter or group counsellor.
Note: students will be provided with practical techniques and support to help overcome fear of public speaking and presenting.
Assessment
Students will:
1. Design and write a group-training program for a 1-day training seminar that involves:
- The training of at least two skills or, two personal development techniques for participants;
- Facilitating at least two group discussion sessions. 30%.
2. Provide an 1800-word (maximum) essay incorporating a rationale justifying the approach, strengths, philosophy and content to be utilised in the 1-day training session plan. 30%.
3. Students, working in pairs, will plan and facilitate a 30-minute group training session within a tutorial. 40%.
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. Tutorials will be 3 hours duration.
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $755 | $755 | $2764 | $2950 |
* Rate for all CSP students, except for those who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
** Rate for CSP students who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.
