Subject code :- COU102A
Subject:– Theories of Counselling
Name of assessment :– Assessment 3: Essay
Length :– 2000 Words
Learning outcomes addressed by this assessment : -A, B, C, D, E
Weighting :- 40%
Assessment brief summary :- Students are required to identify and critically evaluate therapeutic modalities.
COU102A Theories of Counseling Essay 3 – Torrens University Australia.
Assessment Description:-
You have studied various modalities in this subject: Person Centered, Existential, Gestalt, Psychodynamic, Cognitive-Behavioural, and others.
Please select two modalities studied so far that you believe align with your personality and emerging counselling style. You are required to identify and critically evaluate your choices in terms of their concepts and interventions.
You essay must include:
• Presentation of the chosen therapies – explanation of how problems are understood and change occurs within each therapy
• Overview of the reasons behind your choices – explanation why the chosen therapies resonate with you
• Overview of the strengths and weaknesses of each therapy.
COU102A Theories of Counseling Essay 3 – Torrens University Australia.
This essay will contain a formal introduction and conclusion and the main points will be presented with subheadings. The entire assessment will be referenced according to the APA Version 6 guidelines. A reference list must be provided. A minimum of 10 reference sources will be drawn on.
Researching:- You can search for peer-reviewed journal articles, which you can find in the online journal databases and which can be accessed from the library homepage. Reputable news sites such as The Conversation, online dictionaries and online encyclopedias are acceptable as a starting point to gain knowledge about a topic. Government departments, research institutes such as the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), international organisations such as the World Health Organisation (WHO) and local not-for-profit organisations such as the Cancer
Council are also good resources.
COU102A Theories of Counseling Essay 3 – Torrens University Australia.
Formatting: The assessment MUST be submitted electronically in Microsoft Word format. Other formats may not be readable by markers, and students may be asked to resubmit. Please be aware that any assessments submitted in other formats will be considered LATE and will lose marks until it is presented in Word.
Word Count: Marks will be deducted for failure to adhere to the word count – as a general rule you may go over or under by 10% than the stated length.