Counselling Psychology

Objectives

1. To acquire knowledge about the conceptual and historical foundations of counseling;
2. To identify the main models of counseling psychology;
3. To acquire knowledge about the basic assumptions of counseling psychology;
4. To learn the different skills and techniques of counseling psychology;
5. To develop knowledge about several areas of counseling psychology;
6. To reflect on ethical issues and cultural values involved in the practice of counseling psychology.

Program

1. Introduction to Counseling Psychology.
1.1. Historical perspective of Counseling
1.2. Counseling definitions
1.3. Counseling, Orientation, and Psychotherapy

2. Theories and Models in Counseling Psychology
2.1. Directive vs. non-directive models
2.2. Psychoanalytic model
2.3. Humanistic model (Person Centered Approach)
2.4. Cognitive and Behavioral model

3. Ethical issues of psychological intervention.

4. Fields of socio-professional application.
4.1. The role of the professional
4.2. The practice of Counseling
4.3. Counseling settings (e.g., health, family)
4.4. Counseling with several populations (e.g., children, the elderly)

Teaching Methodologies

This curricular unit is structured in theoretical and practical classes.
Theoretical classes use essentially expository techniques and discussion/reflection.
In the theoretical-practical classes, scientific articles are analyzed and discussed. Some videos are also used. These classes also support the preparation and presentation of the group work (critical review). Practical/group dynamic exercises are performed in order to allow students to practice skills requested in counseling.

Bibliography

Brown, S. D., & Lent, R. W.(Eds.) (2005). Handbook of counseling psychology. Wiley.
Gonçalves, O. (2014). Terapias cognitivas: Teorias e práticas (6ª ed.). Afrontamento.
Leal, I. (Coord.) (2018). Psicoterapias. PACTOR.
Locke, D. C., Myers, J. E., & Herr, E. L. (Eds.) (2001). The handbook of counseling. Sage.
Ponterotto, J. G., Casas, J. M., Suzuki, L. A., & Alexander, C. M. (Eds.) (2010). Handbook of multicultural counseling. Sage.
Rogers, C. (1961). As características das relações de ajuda psicológica. In C. Rogers. Tornar-se pessoa (pp. 43-71). Artes Médicas.
Scheefer, R. (1983). Teorias do aconselhamento. Atlas.
Scheefer, R. (1989). Aconselhamento psicológico (7ª ed.). Atlas.
Watkins, E. Jr., Vicki L., & Campbell, V. L. (Eds.) (2000). Testing and assessment in counseling practice. Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.