FAMILY COUNSELLING AND THERAPY

Paper Code:

HHD322

Credits:

3

Contact Hours:

45.00

Max. Marks:

100.00

Objective:

This course will enable the students to :

Understand the foundations and historical roots of a family systems approach to counseling.
To remember the classic schools of family therapy.
Apply the professional, ethical, legal, and cross-cultural issues related to practicing family therapy in counselling
Understand practice on implementing various approaches to family therapy.
Analyze one’s own theory of family therapy.
Evaluate family of origin to understand how it impacts on you and your work with families.
Remember adept a practicing assessment of families.

Course Outcomes (COs):

Course Outcomes	Learning and Teaching Strategies	Assignment Strategies

Student will– COHD86: Develop the understanding of the concept, scope and essentials of counselling and family therapy. COHD87: Design the session, applying limits such as time limits and action limits and understand when to introduce structure COHD88: Discuss the relationship between the therapist and client and develop an understanding of professional approach and ethics in counselling. COHD89: Interpret the necessary skills required to conduct mediation. COHD90: Discuss the importance of reflection in establishing the counselling relationship. COHD91: Interpret the various skills and therapy used in counselling. COHD92:Appraise the knowledge about the phases of counselling.	Approaches in Teaching: Interactive Lectures, Brain storming sessions, Audio-visual resources, Lecture and discussion on specific areas Learning activities for the Students: Self learning assignments, field practicals.	Quiz. PPT, Group projects, assignments, CA test , Semester End Examination.

Course Outcomes

Learning and Teaching Strategies

Assignment Strategies

Student will–

COHD86: Develop the understanding of the concept, scope and essentials of counselling and family therapy.

COHD87: Design the session, applying limits such as time limits and action limits and understand when to introduce structure

COHD88: Discuss the relationship between the therapist and client and develop an understanding of professional approach and ethics in counselling.

COHD89: Interpret the necessary skills required to conduct mediation.

COHD90: Discuss the importance of reflection in establishing the counselling relationship.

COHD91: Interpret the various skills and therapy used in counselling.

COHD92:Appraise the knowledge about the phases of counselling.

Approaches in Teaching: Interactive Lectures, Brain storming sessions, Audio-visual resources, Lecture and discussion on specific areas

Learning activities for the Students:

Self learning assignments, field practicals.

Quiz. PPT, Group projects, assignments, CA test , Semester End Examination.

9.00

Unit I:

Concept of Counseling & Family Therapy

Counseling- Meaning,Nature, Scope
Family Therapy- Meaning , Scope and applicability.
Essentials skills of counselor and family therapist
Goals of Counselling
Reasons for seeking Counselling
Types of counselling

9.00

Unit II:

Approaches to counselling

Therapist and client relationship-Concept, Factors and Ethical issues
Professional approach and ethics-Rights of client , Principles of Ethics
Creating a therapeutic climate-Factors and techniques
Counselling skills-Communication, Listening, Acceptance, Rapport Establishment

9.00

Unit III:

Counselling Process

Identification of the Need for Counseling
Preparation for Counseling
Conduct of Counseling Sessions
Follow Up
Phases of Counselling Process
Goals of Counselling

9.00

Unit IV:

Counselling Interview

Opening the Counseling Session
- Counselling Interview Strategies
- Counselling Interview Process-Establish Relationship, Problem Identification and Exploration , Plan for Problem Solving , Solution Application and Termination

9.00

Unit V:

Counselling Theories and Education

Psychoanalytical and psychodynamic therapies
Behavioural Therapy
Humanistic Therapies
Counselling practise (skills)
Psychoeducation

Essential Readings:

SUGGESTED TEXTBOOKS:

Mishra, Sushant. 2015. Essentials of Guidance and Counselling. Lakshi Publishers; First edition
Toolika, Namita and Toolika Wadhva(2017). Sage Publications.

References:

SUGGESTED REFERENCE BOOKS:

Gibson, Robert, L. &Mitchell, Marianne H. (2006). Introduction to Guidance and Counselling, Prentice Hall of India Private Limited, New Delhi-110001

Indira Madhukar (2007). Guidance and Counselling, Authors Press, New Delhi.
Axline, V. M. (1947). Play therapy. New York: Ballantine Books.
Brammer, L. M. (1985). The helping relationship: Process & skills. New Jersey: Prentice-Hall.
Hackney, H. & Cormier, L. S. (1979). Counseling strategies and objectives. New Jersey: Prentice-Hall.
Thornburg, H.E. (1975). Contemporary Adolescence: Readings. Belmont: Wadsworth.
Hetherington, E. M. & Parke, R. D. (1979). Child psychology: A contemporary viewpoint. N.Y.: McGraw

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