SPYS 1601

Core Theory 10 – Counseling and Psychotherapy

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COURSE OBJECTIVES:

 

· To get acquainted with the nature, process, theories and techniques of counseling, guidance and psychotherapy and its application in therapeutic settings.

 

· To reflect on rehabilitation aspects.

 

Unit I–Introduction    to    Psychotherapy (15 hours)

Main    features –Objectives    of Psychotherapy – Therapeutic   process – Therapist qualities- Effectiveness   of   Psychotherapy – Ethical issues in research and practice. Evidence-based psychotherapies.

Unit II - Psychodynamic therapies(15 hours)

Traditional psychoanalysis: Freud; free association; psychodynamic therapy: theoretical ground.Therapeutic factors: resistance, transference and counter transference, defense mechanisms.Adlerian therapy; Jungian therapy, Contemporary psychoanalytic therapies.Interpretation of dreams.Indian psyche

 

Unit III–Cognitive-Behavior therapies(15 hours)

Cognitive therapy: Basic principles, theoretical background, history and development. Cognitive conceptualization. Behavior therapy: Basic principles, theoretical background, history and development. Techniques of classical conditioning,operant conditioning.

 

Unit IV –Humanistic existential therapies(15 hours)

Humanistic therapy: client- centered therapy; meaning of existence and purpose in life, self-actualization, self-psychology. Existential therapy, logo therapy; Gestalt therapy, Group therapy.Humane approach.Spirituality

Unit V –Other forms of Psychotherapy(15 hours)

Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy: Ellis. Couple therapy, marital and family therapy.Crisis Intervention.Positive Psychological interventions: mindfulness.

 

COURSE OUTCOMES:

 

1. Remember professional standards of therapeutic counselling practice.

2. Understand the theory and practice of a relational approach to counselling.

3. Evaluate and integrate a range of theoretical approaches into a coherent model of practice.

4. Apply the knowledge, skills and understanding of the reflective practitioner.

5. Create an environment to work competently with diversity and with an anti-oppressive practice.

6. Analyse participation in and potential contribution to the changing (local and global) social, professional and organisational context for therapy.

 

References:

1.Hersen, M. & Sledge, W. (2002). Encyclopedia of psychotherapy.Academic Press.

2.Yalom, I. (2009). The Gift of Therapy. Harper Perennial: New York.

3.Gobbard, G. Beck, J. Holmes, J. (2007). Oxford Textbook of Psychotherapy. OUP: London.

4.Gerring, R.J. & Zimbardo, P.G. (2006). Psychology and Life. Pearson.


END SEMESTER EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER PATTERN

Max. Marks:100                                                                                                                     ExamDuration:3Hrs.

PARTA: 10 Questions of 2 marks each – No choice                                                        20 Marks

PARTB: 2 Questions from each unit of internal choice; each carrying 16 Marks                    80Marks

 

SPYA 1602

Professional Core  10 – Rehabilitation Science

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UNIT :I (15Hours)

Rehabilitation psychology: overview and concepts- Nature and scope of rehabilitation psychology- Concepts of ability and disability – Recovery -  symptom control and rehabilitation - Establishment of division 22 of APA.

UNIT :II (15 Hours)

 Importance and applications - Rehabilitation of addictions - drug and alcohol - Rehabilitation after abuse and violence -  Palliative care and pain management - role of psychologists.

UNIT: III (15 Hours)

 Rehabilitation of persons with physical disabilities – physical - psycho- social and vocational rehabilitation.

UNIT :IV (15 Hours)

Biopsychosocial and social model –Psychodynamic - behavioural approaches to rehabilitation counseling - Cognitive- behavioural approaches to rehabilitation counselling.

UNIT: V (15 Hours )

Parental care and support systems for persons with disabilities - Assessment of persons with disabilities - Legal issues in rehabilitation for persons with disabilities -  overview of PWD act - RCI act - national trust act -  United Nations convention on the rights of persons with disabilities.

 

Books for study

1. Chan, F., Berven, N.L., Thomas, K.R. (2004). Counselling Theories and Techniques for Rehabilitation Health Professionals. New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company

2. Falvo, D.R. (2013). Medical and psychosocial aspects of Chronic Illness and disability (5th ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones and Bartlett Learning

3. Frank, G.R., Rosenthal, M., Caplan, B. (2010). Handbook of Rehabilitation Psychology. American Psychological Association.

7. Chan, F., Berven, N.L., Thomas, K.R. (2004). Counselling Theories and Techniques for Rehabilitation Health Professionals. New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company.

 

Books for reference

1. Federici, S. Scherer M.J. (2012). Assistive Technology Assessment Handbook (Eds.). Boca Raton, FL :Taylor and Francis Group.

2. Riggar, T.F. & Maki, D.R. (2004). Handbook of Rehabilitation Counselling (Eds). New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company.

3. Stuss, D.T., Winokur, G. & Robertson, I.H. (2008).Cognitive neurorehabilitation. UK: Cambridge University Press.


 

 

SPYS 1601

Core Theory 10 – Counseling and Psychotherapy

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Credits

Total Marks

4

1

0

4

100

 

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

 

·         To get acquainted with nature, process, theories and techniques of counseling, guidance and psychotherapy and its application in therapeutic settings.

 

·         To reflect on rehabilitation aspects.

 

Unit I–Introduction    to    Psychotherapy (15 hours)

Main    features –Objectives    of Psychotherapy – Therapeutic   process – Therapist qualities- Effectiveness   of   Psychotherapy – Ethical issues in research and practice. Evidence-based psychotherapies.

Unit II - Psychodynamic therapies(15 hours)

Traditional psychoanalysis: Freud; free association; psychodynamic therapy: theoretical ground.Therapeutic factors: resistance, transference and counter transference, defense mechanisms. Adlerian therapy; Jungian therapy, Contemporary psychoanalytic therapies.Interpretation of dreams.Indian psyche

 

Unit III–Cognitive-Behavior therapies(15 hours)

Cognitive therapy: Basic principles, theoretical background, history and development. Cognitive conceptualization. Behavior therapy: Basic principles, theoretical background, history and development. Techniques of classical conditioning,operant conditioning.

 

Unit IV –Humanistic existential therapies(15 hours)

Humanistic therapy: client- centered therapy; meaning of existence and purpose in life, self-actualization, self-psychology. Existential therapy, logo therapy; Gestalt therapy, Group therapy.Humane approach.Spirituality

Unit V –Other forms of Psychotherapy(15 hours)

Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy: Ellis. Couple therapy, marital and family therapy.Crisis Intervention.Positive Psychological interventions: mindfulness.