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TRAINING PHILOSOPHY AND TEACHING METHODSThe Doctor of Philosophy (Counselling Psychology) aims to develop the capacity to make effectiveinterventions in a wide range of life difficulties and mental health disorders. Students are taught torespond empathically to clients’ predicaments and to develop intervention plans in collaboration withthem. There is an underlying philosophical basis that emphasises the autonomy of our clients andrespect for clients and the meanings they make out of their life stories. Thus, a significantcomponent of the training is how to establish and maintain a strong therapeutic alliance and how tomanage the ruptures that can occur in that relationship.The capacity to make accurate diagnostic assessments of client functioning and psychopathologyare a substantial part of the course; however the course aims to develop a stance toward clientdifficulties and psychological disorders which also takes into full account the health and resources ofclients. There is also a strong emphasis on understanding the impact of developmental processes,including the impact of early life experience on functioning.There are four essential components to the course, which aims to develop the capacity to:1. Critically evaluate and utilize research and theory to inform practice;2. Understand, assess, diagnose, and intervene therapeutically with clients;3. Reflect upon and use life experience, depth of self-understanding, and therapeuticexperience in the service of the client.4. Undertake research in counselling psychologyTo these ends, the course balances theoretical learning, research skills, psychotherapy skilldevelopment, and personal development. This means, that while some of the units are primarilytheoretical, in many units there is a strong emphasis on experiential methods of teaching. This mayinvolve such methods as role-plays, experiential exercises, action methods, live supervision, video,and exercises that aim to develop a high level of reflexivity. The course aims to produce a reflectivepractitioner who is able to intervene effectively with appropriate techniques, but who is also able tounderstand the moment-to-moment process of therapeutic work and their own role in that process.Class sizes are kept small, so there is plenty of opportunity for discussion and individualisedlearning. Some of the skills-based units have two staff members who are then able to give detailedand extensive feedback regarding the development of therapeutic skills.The course is not based exclusively on any one theoretical orientation, since we believe thatstudents should have a basic familiarity with the major approaches, including cognitive-behavioural,existential-humanistic, and psychodynamic. Although several specific models are taught, theprogramme is underpinned by a focus on the interpersonal processes in psychotherapy includingthe therapeutic alliance, because there is strong research evidence that these are central to alltherapeutic work. The evidence base for psychotherapy, specific models, specific interventions, andthe therapeutic relationship are comprehensively addressed. In addition to individual psychotherapy,there is also a focus on developing understanding and skills in the specific modalities of couples andfamily therapy and group therapy.Duration and AvailabilityThe course is available on a full-time (maximum of 4 years) and on a part-time (maximum of 8Page 77 of 88Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology.CRICOS Provider Code 00301J (WA), 02637B (NSW)
years) basis. Students are expected to spend eleven months per year on the programme for theduration of the course.Course OrganisationThe programme consists of three main components: course work, practicum placements, and adoctoral thesis. The coursework component provides training in counselling psychology. Thepracticum component comprises three professional placements (a total of 1000 hours). Theresearch component is the most substantial part of the course, and represents almost three quartersof the total course of study.General Information about the ProgrammeThe following is intended to provide information for students enrolled in the Doctor of Philosophy(Counselling Psychology) degree. The staff will attempt to keep you informed about changes inprocedures and policy, but if in doubt, check with your advisor or any other core staff. Please notethat changes are usually made to the curriculum on a yearly basis. You will need to obtain a currentcourse handbook from the School of Psychology office each year to keep track on any alterationsthat may affect your degree. Please note that it is a condition of admission to Curtin that students login to OASIS (Online Access to Student Information Services) on at least a weekly basis.Professional RecognitionThe professional component of this course is identical to the Master of Psychology (Counselling)programme, which is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).Because it incorporates the fully the accredited programme, the course also satisfies therequirements for membership of the College of Counselling Psychologists of the AustralianPsychological Society (APS).Course ExpensesStudents enrolling in this course may be awarded a RTS place or an Australian fee paying place. Inthe latter case, Curtin provides a full tuition fee waiver for a period of four years full-time equivalentstudy.AssessmentAssessment includes a combination of class participation, written reports, case studies, substantivepapers and formal examinations. All material must be submitted in accordance with PublicationManual of the American Psychological Association: Sixth Edition (2009) (http://www.apastyle.org).To complete the requirements for award of the degree, the trainee must pass each and every unit inthe programme.Recognition of Prior Learning (Curtin Courses Handbook) previously Advanced StandingUp to 200 credit points of advanced standing will be granted for comparable units taken in APACaccredited Masters and doctoral courses in Counselling Psychology.Page 78 of 88Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology.CRICOS Provider Code 00301J (WA), 02637B (NSW)
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