PUB HLTH 7005 - Narrative Approaches to Counselling
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2025
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code PUB HLTH 7005 Course Narrative Approaches to Counselling Coordinating Unit Public Health Term Semester 1 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 33 hours Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N Prerequisites PUB HLTH 5005, PUB HLTH 5007, PUB HLTH 7010, PUB HLTH 5006, PUB HLTH 6018, PUB HLTH 6021 and (PUB HLTH 7003 or PUB HLTH 7300 OL) Restrictions Available to MCounsPsych students only Assessment Participation, essay, narrative conversation analysis Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Mrs Rebecca Wood
Course Coordinator: Rebecca Wood
Phone: +61 8 8313 1633
Email: r.wood@adelaide.edu.au
Student & Program Support Services Hub
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Phone: +61 8313 0273
Course Timetable
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
1 Identify the principle ideas of poststructuralist theories as they relate to narrative approaches to counselling and psychotherapy. 2 Critically appraise narrative approaches to counselling demonstrating an appreciation of the evidence base, clinical and community applications, strengths, and limitations. 3 Investigate the relevance of narrative approaches as they relate to specific populations. 4 Demonstrate a consistently high level of skill utilizing a variety of narrative practices, substantiating the use of interventions as they relate to the underlying philosophy of narrative practice. 5 Critically appraise narrative therapy practice demonstrating advanced levels of self-awareness and discuss the ethical and political concerns supported within the narrative community of practice.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
White, M. (2007). Maps of narrative practice. New York: Norton.
Additional required readings will be made available to participants via MyUni.Recommended Resources
A list of recommended resources will be provided on the MyUni site.Online Learning
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
This course will be highly experiential and interactive. Each session will include didactic components, small group and large group discussions, as well as scaffolded practice of introduced skills. The lecturer will use illustrations from their own work, videos, structured exercises and group discussion, as a way of supporting participants to engage with this model of practice. An emphasis on connecting theory and practice supported by reading and assessment work is designed to assist integration of learning and development of skills.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
The course comprises three hours every week of seminar, practice, and small-group discussions. Sessions will be seminar/workshop format, with a mixture of lectures and interactive exercises, and it is compulsory for all students to attend. Essential readings or on-line video material will be recommended.
Face to Face lectures and practicals: 3 hours / week
Core/background readings: 6 hours / week
Preparation of assignments: 4 hours / weekLearning Activities Summary
The course material will be explored through:
• Readings
• Lecture content
• Workshop and discussion
• Individual and group activities
• Case stories
• Video examples
• Assignment preparation
Specific Course Requirements
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Assessment
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Assessment Summary
Assessment Task Task Type Weighting Course Learning Outcome(s) Participation Summative 10% 1-5 Critical Analysis and Reflection on Narrative Theory and Practice Summative 35% 1,2,5 Portfolio Summative 20% 2,3,4,5 Group Presentation Summative 35% 2,3,4,5 Assessment Related Requirements
Students are advised to comply with word limits for written assignments, and time limits for the practical assessment. A 10% leeway on either side is acceptable.Assessment Detail
Participation (10%)
Assessment of class participation is based on consideration of the student’s attendance record, their ability to manage time (in terms of attendance and assignment submission), their engagement in developing and fostering group norms for the class, their willingness to offer questions in class, engagement in small-group discussions and learning tasks, their respectful and professional engagement with peers and staff, evidence of their tolerance with peers and clients, and their ability to modify behaviour in response to feedback from peers or staff.
Critical Analysis of a Self-story and Application to Theory (35%)
Students will complete a personal account of a self-story that constitutes a problem/failure. This self-story will be critically analysed of this from the perspective of poststructural theory and the key narrative principles. Individual feedback will be provided to each student via MyUni
Group Video Presentation and Analysis (35%)
Students will work in small groups to create and video applying key narrative practices and approaches to a commonly identified problem-saturated story. The video will be presented in class where students will provide an overview of how narrative practices supported rich story development. Reflecting on peer discussion, the group will submit suggestions on ways to ensure rich story development in the future.
Portfolio (20%)
Students will be asked to collate examples of their engagement in and response to workshop exercises,discussions and specific questions provided on MyUni.Submission
Submission of Assignments
All assignments will be submitted through MyUni.
Extensions
All extensions for assignments must be requested, at the latest, by the last working day before the due date of submission. Extensions will generally be granted only on medical or genuine compassionate grounds. Supporting documentation must be provided at the time a student requests an extension. Without documentation, extensions will not be granted. Late requests for extension will neither be accepted nor acknowledged.
Only the Course Co-ordinator(s) may grant extensions.
Supporting documentation will be required when requesting an extension. Examples of documents that are acceptable include: a medical certificate that specifies dates of incapacity, a police report (in the case of lost computers, car & household theft etc.), a letter from a Student Counsellor, Education and Welfare Officer (EWO) or Disability Liaison Officer that provides an assessment of compassionate circumstances, or a letter from an independent external counsellor or appropriate professional able to verify the student’s situation. The length of any extension granted will take into account the period and severity of any incapacity or impact on the student. Extensions of more than 10 days will not be granted except in exceptional circumstances.
Late submission
Marks will be deducted when assignments for which no extension has been granted are handed in late.
All assignments, including those handed in late, will be assessed on their merits. In the case of late assignments where no extension has been granted, 5 percentage points of the total marks possible per day will be deducted. If an assignment that is 2 days late is awarded 65% on its merits, the mark will then be reduced by 10% (5% per day for 2 days) to 55%. If that same assignment is 4 days late, the mark will be reduced by 20% (5% per day for 4 days) to 45%, and so on.
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Resubmission
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Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
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