BBP680 - Behavioural Counselling

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Last revision date 2024-01-07 00:15:49.248
Last review date 2024-01-07 00:15:49.248

Subject Title
Behavioural Counselling

Subject Description

This course will explore the historical development, contemporary theories, concepts and interventions, evidence-based practices, and the development of practical therapeutic skills to support the application of behavioural counselling with various populations and diagnoses. Students will be introduced to the goals and types of behavior addressed by the interventions such as cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). In this course, students will examine assessment and intervention techniques, structuring therapy sessions, developing treatment plans, case management, and educating patients.

Credit Status
Required course in the Honours Bachelor of Behavioural Psychology

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject the student will be able to:

  1. Describe the wide applicability of behavioral approaches to counselling for different populations, disorders, and target behaviors. 
  2. Evaluate covert and overt verbal behaviors from a behavioral perspective. 
  3. Explain the process for case conceptualization. 
  4. Apply CBT, DBT, and ACT techniques to guide selection and support evidence-based decisions. 
  5. Synthesize the contemporary trends in the field of behavioral counselling. 
  6. Build a culturally sensitive framework and understanding of counseling approaches and treatment
  7. Build clinical skills for interviewing clients and formulating case conceptualization.

Essential Employability Skills

    •  Communicate clearly, concisely and correctly in the written, spoken and visual form that fulfils the purpose and meets the needs of the audience.

    •  Apply a systematic approach to solve problems.

    •  Use a variety of thinking skills to anticipate and solve problems.

    •  Show respect for diverse opinions, values, belief systems, and contributions of others.

    •  Interact with others in groups or teams in ways that contribute to effective working relationships and the achievement of goals.

Academic Integrity
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Please visit the Academic Integrity website http://open2.senecac.on.ca/sites/academic-integrity/for-students to understand and learn more about how to prepare and submit work so that it supports academic integrity, and to avoid academic misconduct.

Discrimination/Harassment
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Accommodation for Students with Disabilities
The College will provide reasonable accommodation to students with disabilities in order to promote academic success. If you require accommodation, contact the Counselling and Accessibility Services Office at ext. 22900 to initiate the process for documenting, assessing and implementing your individual accommodation needs.

Camera Use and Recordings - Synchronous (Live) Classes
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Students joining a live class online may be required to have a working camera in order to participate, or for certain activities (e.g. group work, assessments), and high-speed broadband access (e.g. Cable, DSL) is highly recommended. In the event students encounter circumstances that impact their ability to join the platform with their camera on, they should reach out to the professor to discuss. Live classes may be recorded and made available to students to support access to course content and promote student learning and success.

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