THL430 Pastoral Counselling: Crisis Intervention (8)
Abstract| This subject defines and examines the nature of pastoral counselling in relation to trauma and crisis intervention. A background to understanding trauma and its potential impact on individuals is given. Models of crisis intervention are examined, together with appropriate pastoral responses, skills training and professional issues. |
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+ Subject Availability Modes and Location
| Session 1 | | Distance* | Canberra Campus |
*This subject offering contains a residential school. Please view following information for further details.
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: THL430
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject information| Duration | Grading System | School: |
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| One session | HD/FL | School of Theology |
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Enrolment restrictions| Restricted to students enrolled in the Graduate Diploma of Pastoral Counselling, Master of Arts (Pastoral Counselling) and Master of Ministry who have met the required prerequisites.
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| THL400 and THL420 |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to demonstrate understanding of the symptoms of trauma and recognise crisis situations
- be able to demonstrate an understanding of the symptoms of trauma
- be able to articulate a variety of pastoral situations involving crises
- be able to outline and discuss crisis intervention models
- be able to apply appropriate pastoral counselling responses to crisis situations
- be able to reflect theologically on spiritual aspects of crisis and trauma
- be able to reflect critically on professional issues and own processes in crisis situations
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
- Pastoral counselling in the context of trauma and crisis intervention
- Definitions and descriptions of crisis and trauma
- The potential impact of trauma and the concept of individual differences
- Dealing with impact of trauma as a pastoral counsellor
- Pastoral crisis intervention modalities
- Spiritual responses to crises
- Accidental or situational crises
- Personal crises
- National or community crises
- Trauma, terror and war
- Professional issues associated with crisis intervention - including vicarious traumatisation, compassion fatigue, debriefing, referral and supervision |
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Residential School| This subject contains a compulsory 2 day residential school.
The residential school for this subject will foster a supportive/safe environment for pracitical skills training, self-reflective practice and discussion of relevant subject material. It will involve roleplays, practice counselling sessions, experiential exercises, lectures and discussion groups.
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The information contained in the 2015 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 01 October 2015. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.
