COUN5851 Trauma Counselling
Graduate Diploma Level Unit
Duration: One Trimester
Level: 500 (2nd year)
Credit Points: 8 (out of a total 96)
Prerequisites: All year 1 units: COUN5131; COUN5141; COUN5151; COUN5161; COUN5171; COUN5831
Mode(s) of Delivery: On-Campus and Blended
Core/Elective: Core
Unit Description
This unit examines trauma in contemporary society and across the lifespan. Working within an evidence-based strengths-based framework, students learn to assess client presentations of trauma from physical, cognitive, behavioural, cultural, spiritual and philosophical perspectives. Students learn case conceptualisation when working with trauma and how to match interventions to different forms of trauma and client population groups. They develop skills in the application of trauma-informed practice for the physical, emotional and cultural safety of clients. The impact on the counsellor when working with trauma in clients is explored. The application of self-reflexivity and the development of strategies for self-care are addressed in this unit.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of the unit students will be able to:
a) Review, interpret, integrate, synthesise and apply an advanced theoretical knowledge of trauma in contemporary society and across the lifespan.
b) Critically analyse, evaluate and ethically apply information to complete a range of activities in the application of trauma-informed practice for the physical, emotional and cultural safety of clients.
c) Competently apply and transmit advanced knowledge to effectively demonstrate sophisticated levels of self-reflexivity, autonomy and adaptability, when working with trauma in clients.
d) Demonstrate an advanced capacity to critically analyse, synthesise and communicate ideas at an advanced academic level, using contemporary communication approaches.
Unit Workload
The workload for this unit is 12 hours per week.
Textbook
The required text book for this unit can be found by viewing the Discipline of Counselling textbook list by selecting the course and trimester at the following link: http://www.acap.edu.au/current-students/managing-my-course/order-course-materials-and-text-books/
Academic Misconduct
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Disclaimer
Unit information may be subject to change prior to the teaching trimester commencing. Once term has commenced please review the Unit Outline in your class space to ensure your trimester study plan is correct.