THL520 Advanced Pastoral Counselling (16)
Abstract| This subject integrates the student's prior knowledge and skills in pastoral counselling with the advanced knowledge, skills and critical reflection required for longer term pastoral counselling involving complex issues. It includes critical reflection and rigorous examination of theological and pastoral counselling concepts, professional issues and skills apposite for advanced study in pastoral counselling. |
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+ Subject Availability Modes and Location
| Session 1 | | Distance* | Canberra Campus | Session 2 | | 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: THL520
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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| Two (2) sessions | HD/FL | School of Theology |
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Enrolment restrictions| Master of Arts (Pastoral Counselling) |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to demonstrate an ability to assess and work therapeutically with the client's complex issues requiring longer term pastoral counselling;
- be able to clearly articulate an integrative model of pastoral counselling which is appropriate for the student's pastoral setting;
- be able to critically reflect on theological and psychological implications of pastoral counselling involving the key issues of forgiveness, hope, shame, grace, despair and an individual's view of human nature;
- be able to demonstrate a high order of skill in the choice and use of techniques from a wide range of psychological theories suitable for pastoral counselling;
- be able to demonstrate an in-depth understanding of spiritual and psychological dimensions within a pastoral counselling setting integrating with interpersonal and intrapersonal theory and practice;
- be able to demonstrate sensitivity, creativity and flexibility in their approaches to multicultural, interfaith, abuse, trauma, sexuality and gender issues in pastoral counselling;
- be able to critically reflect on their own process as a pastoral counsellor;
- be able to demonstrate a rigorous and responsible approach in addressing ethical and professional issues in pastoral counselling situations;
- be able to demonstrate a high order of understanding in the development of a pastoral counselling practice. |
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
Advanced Pastoral Counselling Skills:
- The therapeutic application of skills in pastoral counselling involving complex situations/problems
- Pastoral counselling tools and techniques including those from Gestalt therapy, psychodrama and sandplay
- Assessment skills in pastoral counselling for complex pastoral counselling situations and problems
- Critical evaluation and self reflection in pastoral counselling
Theory:
- Theological view of human nature and impact on pastoral counselling practice
- Theological and counselling reflections on issues including forgiveness, shame, grace, hope, despair, depression, and anxiety
- Sex, sexuality and gender issues in pastoral counselling
- An in-depth understanding of multicultural and interfaith issues in pastoral counselling
- Interpersonal and intrapersonal theory and practice in pastoral counselling
- Evidenced based pastoral counselling theory and practice
Professional Issues:
- Child Abuse and Mandatory Reporting
- Professional and organisational boundaries in pastoral counselling and ministry
- Vicarious traumatisation, burn out and self care in pastoral counselling
- Pastoral counselling as professional practice and/or ministry
- Setting up a practice as a pastoral counsellor
- Organisation and management in pastoral counselling
- Complex ethical and moral dilemmas in pastoral counselling
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Residential School| This subject contains a compulsory 4 day residential school.
The compulsory residential school will assist the student in the development and practice of Pastoral Counselling skills at an advanced level. The student will critically reflect, both individually and in groups, on the advanced pastoral counselling and theological concepts, skills and techniques encountered in
face-to-face contact with the lecturer. The compulsory residential will include experiential exercises, group discussion, practice counselling sessions, video critique and supervision and face to face lectures.
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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.
