Course overview
Placement IB is completed in the final semester of enrolment for the Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy (Clinical Pathway) and provides students with supervised practical experience in counselling and psychotherapy. Through Placement with an approved service provider and individual and group supervision with qualified practitioners, students will increase their knowledge of, and practise, counselling and psychotherapeutic skills with clients, as well as gain experience in writing case notes and reports in this setting. They will also develop experience in collaboration with other health professionals and families of clients, and referral to appropriate other health professionals as practiced in their specific setting. Finally, students will complete one essay assignment, one online quiz and pass their final placement review.
Course learning outcomes
- Integrate a comprehensive knowledge of counselling industry standards and service provision
- Communicate and collaborate professionally with clients and other health professionals
- Demonstrate consistent capacity to maintain and deepen the therapeutic relationship to support client outcomes
- Critically appraise and respond intentionally to client presentations in light of applicable counselling and psychotherapy approaches
- Exhibit reflexivity regarding the impact of self-in-practice
- Apply ethical principles consistently in practice demonstrating respect for diversity
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Group 1
Class number 32160
Section SE01
Size 30
Available 30
Notes:
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Group 1
Class number 66981
Section SE01
Size 30
Available 30
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