M.Sc. Counselling and Psychotherapy. Syllabus

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1 M.Sc. Counselling and Psychotherapy Syllabus I YEAR Course Code Paper I Fundamentals of Psychology MCP 11 Paper II Developmental Psychology MCP 12 Paper III Psychopathalogy and Mental Health MCP 13 Paper IV Counselling and Health Psychology MCP 14 Paper V Counselling Techniques and Assessment MCP 15 II - YEAR Paper VI Principles and Techniques of Psychotherapy MCP 21 Paper VII Behavior Therapies MCP 22 Paper VIII Psychotherapies MCP 23 Paper IX Clinical Assessment MCP 24 Paper X Psychological Tests for Assessment MCP 25 Paper- I FUNDAMENTALS OF PSYCHOLOGY (MCP 11) Block - I 1

2 Introduction - definitions - Schools of Psychology - Applications and fields Methods -Brain and Behaviour: Neurons:Nerve impulse, Synapses, Neurotransmitters - Nervous system: introduction to CNS, PNS. Sensation and Perception: Sensory Processes - Five sense organs and their functions - Perception and perceptual process Attention and Perception Movement and Depth perception Role of Learning. I Learning: Conditioning Classical Stimulus: generalization and discrimination Operant: Reinforcement, Shaping of behaviour, Extinction Reward and Punishment - Cognitive learning - Remembering and Forgetting: General memory functions: kinds and types, STM, LTM encoding storing, Information Processing theories - Causes of forgetting, amnesias - Improving memory. Block - IV Thinking: Thinking Process Speech- Language and thinking Concept formation - Problem solving - Decision making - Creative thinking Motivation: Needs and drives - Biological motives, Social motives - Theories of motivation - Aggression as a motive. Block - V Intelligence: Nature and Definitions - Theories of intelligence - Tests of intelligence IQ classification - Personality: Definitions - nature and determinants of Personality - Theories - Personality Assessment - Emotion and Stress: Biological basis of emotion - Theories of emotion - Sources of stress GAS - Causes and management of stress. References : 1. Psychology, Neil. R Carlson 2 nd edn Allyn & Bacon Inc Boston Introduction to Psychology, Arnof Witting, Mc Graw Hill Contemporary Psychology and Effective Behaviour, James C Coleman IV Edn, Scott Foresman & Co. 4. Stress management, Jonathan C Smith, Springer Pub co Paper- II DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY (MCP 12) Block I 2

3 Nature and meaning of Development - Goals of Development - Significant facts about Development and Stages - The Prenatal Period - Characteristics of Prenatal Period - Importance of conception - Hazards during prenatal period - Genetic disorders. Infancy and Babyhood. Characteristics -Hazards of infancy- Developmental tasks of babyhood- Physiological functions: Muscle control, Speech development. Emotional expressions Development in socialization - Hazards of baby hood Childhood - Early and Late Childhood - Characteristics Skills - Speech improvement Play - Common interests - Sex role typing - Family relationships - Personality development - Hazards. I Exceptional Children. Definition - Gifted children - Mentally retarded - Backward children - Pervasive psychological disorders: Autism, Dyslexia, ADHD. Learning disabilities Puberty Characteristics - Criteria and causes of puberty - Body changes - effects of changes - Sources of concern - Unhappiness at puberty - Hazards of puberty. Block - IV Adolescence: Characteristics, Physical changes, Emotionality, Interests - Sex interests and sex behaviour during adolescence - Family relationships - Personality changes - Happiness and hazards. Adulthood: Characteristics. Developmental tasks - Vocational selection and adjustments - Marital adjustments - Adjustment to parenthood - Criteria for successful marital adjustment - Marital problems and interventions. Block - V Middle age - Characteristics of middle age - Developmental tasks - Social and vocational adjustments - Adjustment to changes life patterns - Relationship with in-laws -Old age Characteristics - Physical changes - Mental and Behavioural disorders - Successful aging. Social issues - Relationship in late life 3

4 - Changing social systems -Health related issues - Dementia and other cognitive disorders - Approaches to successful aging - Attitudes towards death - Old age homes. References 1. Developmental Psychology. A life Span approach 6 th Edn. Elizabeth B.Hurlock, Tata McGraw Hill Developmental Psychopathology. Weiner Charles.MC Graw Hill Counselling and Life Span Development. Thomas Murray Sage Pub Advanced Educational Psychology S K Mangal 2 nd Edn Prentice Hall of India Autism: Diagnosis and after Mythily Chari IRIS

5 Paper- III PSYCHOPATHOLOGY AND MENTAL HEALTH (MCP 13) Block I Psychopathology: Historical views, Causal factors and view pointsconcept of abnormality - Classification of mental disorders - Disorders in infancy, Childhood, Adolescence Delirium - Anxiety and panic disorders. Block II Mood disorders and suicide, Somatoform and dissociative disorders, Personality disorders, Substance related disorders. Manic Depressive Psychosis - Schizophrenia and Delusional disorders- Different types - Symptomatology and Treatment. Block III Organic Disorders: Brain disorders and other cognitive impairments - Eating and Sleep disorders - Dementia - Sexual and Gender Identity disorders adjustment disorders Problems related to abuse and neglect- Psycho somatic disorders. Block IV Diagnostic Methods: Differential diagnosis Types of tests - Inventories, Projective tests - Clinical Assessment: The information, DXPLAIN, clinical audit - various types of assessment, rapport, physical assessment, Neurological examination, Neuropsychological assessment. Block V Mental Health: Factors that contribute to mental health - Importance of mental health Mental health Model: Prevention, Primary, Secondary and tertiary - Characteristics of mentally healthy person - Ethical issues: Contemporary issues, need for planning, challenges and legal issues. References: 1. Developmental Psychopathology, Weiner Charles Mc Graw Hill Handbook of clinical Psychology, Benjamin B Wolman Mc Graw Hill Book Co Abnormal Psychology and Modern Life 10 Edn Robert C Carson, James N Butcher and Susan Mineka Harper Collins

6 Paper- IV COUNSELING AND HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY (MCP 14) Block I Introduction: Definition Development and goals- preparation - Counselor-counselee relationship - counseling process: Steps purposes of counseling - Approaches to Counseling: Directive, Non-directive, Psychoanalytic, Humanistic, Reciprocal inhibition technique, Eclectic approach. Block II Theories of counseling: Psychoanalytic, Individual, Person centered, Behavioural Theories Reality therapy- REBT theory Gestalt Counseling Transactional analysis - Expectations and Goals: Individual variations, goals achievement of positive mental health, personal effectiveness, help change, decision making - Counseling & related fields: Psychotherapy, Advising, Guidance, Clinical Psychology, Hagiology. Block III Special areas: Family counseling, students counseling, parental counseling, educational, vocational and career counseling, pastoral counseling - Counseling Interview: Communication, verbal, nonverbal, interview, techniques of interview, relationship technique, problem identification and exploration, sharing, transference, counter transference. Block IV Health & Stress: Concepts of stress Models of stress Stressors Reactions to life stress Coping behaviour Task oriented reaction pattern effect of stress - Stress related disorders: Respiratory, Gastrointestinal, Cardiovascular, Migraine and Genitourinary diseases Relation to Mental health Psychological disorders Stress prevention Treatment of stress. 6

7 Block V Pain and its management: Definition - Physiology of pain Gate theory of pain Measurement of pain Acute Vs chronic pain Pain control techniques - Prevention & Health promotion Lifestyle risk factors Prevention Methods Factors affecting prevention Barriers Approaches Effects of fear communication common sense model of illness & their effects Behaviour modification and cognitive approaches to prevention Smoking Cancer risk Worksite health promotion AIDS. References: 1. An introduction to Health Psychology, 2 nd Edition Robert J.Gatchel, Andrew Baum & David S.Krantz, Mc Graw Hill, NY, Text book of Rehabilitation 2 nd Edition S.Sunder, Jaypee Brothers, New Delhi, Fundamentals of Counseling, Shertzer and Stone, Houghton Miffin Co., 7

8 Block - I Paper- V COUNSELLING TECHNIQUES AND ASSESSMENT (MCP 15) Professional Preparation & Training: Selection, skills, counseling as a profession, desirable characteristics - Modern Trends: Career guidance, Functions of counselor, values - Assessment: Physical setting, room, length of session, group counseling, stages of counseling - Techniques: Egan s Model, Interviews, testing. Group Counseling Definitions Group Guidance Theoretical considerations values of group Counseling - Group therapy T & Sensitivity groups Group process and group dynamics Establishment selection identification productivity and realization - termination multicultural issues I Other methods of assessment Observation, rating scales checklists interview schedules other measures: anecdotal reports Autobiography, dairies and daily schedules group assessment techniques: Sociometry - Ethical and Legal guidelines - Case study preparation and report writing. Block - IV Introduction to Psychological Tests Concept and evolution - Principal characteristics of psychological tests Purposes Uses of Psychological tests Varieties of tests Criteria of a Good Test How to evaluate a test characteristics of a test. Reliability & Validity - Cautions for the use of Psychological tests. Block - V Intelligence Testing Theories of intelligence - classification of intelligence tests - Individual & Group tests Performance tests Culture fair intelligence tests Caution in the use of intelligence test scores - Aptitude Testing differential aptitude test battery Special aptitude tests - Personality Testing Techniques of testing personality Observation Situational Test Interest Testing Interest inventories and preference records. References : 1. Counseling Psychology, S.Narayana Rao, Tata Mc Graw Hil Pub, Psychological Testing, Anne Anastasi. 3. Theory and Practice of Psychological Testing, by Freeman. 4. Introduction to Counseling and Guidance, Gibson & Mitchell, PHI India Ltd. 8

9 Paper VI PRINCIPLES AND TECHNIQUES OF PSYCHOTHERAPY (MCP 21) Block - I Introduction to Psychotherapy Main features Objectives of Psychotherapy Therapeutic process Effectiveness of Psychotherapy negative beliefs vs self attitudes Therapies: Psychodynamic therapy, Behaviour therapy, Cognitive Behaviour therapy, Humanistic Experiential therapies, drug therapies. I Psychotherapy and Related techniques Psychotherapy and counseling Psychotherapy and social case work Psychotherapy and culture Psychotherapy and values and the therapist s responsibility - Psychotherapeutic devices Catharsis, suggestions, persuasion, reeducation, distributive analysis and synthesis Block - IV Therapeutic Skills Preliminary considerations the setting Phases of the session Some problems Mental Status Examination - Current issues in Psychotherapy Case studies in Psychotherapy - Other approaches to Psychotherapy Supportive therapy Psychobiology Zen Psychology - NLP. Block - V Research Methods some statistical issues Psychological Research - Professional and Ethical issues in Psychotherapy - Ethical issues in Practice. References: 1. Individual Psychotherapy and the Sciences of Psychodynamics Malan D.H., Butter worth & Co. Ltd., London, Psychology as Philosophy, Science and Art Fox L.J., Goodyear Publishing Inc., California, Introduction of Psychotherapy Its History and Modern Schools Hadfield.J.A., George Allen and Unwin Ltd., London, Clinical Practice of Psychology Walker.C.E., Pergamon Press, New York, Modern Clinical Psychology Sheldon J.K., Basic Books Inc. Publishers, New York,

10 Block - I Paper VII BEHAVIOR THERAPIES (MCP 22) Introduction to Behaviorism Historical Overview Major theories and experiments Assumptions Effects of Behavior Therapy - Some Basic Aspect of Behavior Behaviorism Modalities of Behavior Skilled vs Performance deficits. Classical Conditioning elements Therapies by classical conditioning Application of classical conditioning in treatment systematic desensitization jacobsons relaxation imaginal flooding Therapies implosive therapy aversion therapy - Assertive Training Method of A.T. and procedures theory of assertive training - Assertive Training in groups. I Aversive Therapy Procedures of Aversive control use of drugs - Phobia Treatment of Phobias - Token economy management procedures elements in token economy use of Token Economy with children steps involved. Block IV Extinction Procedures extinction of defensive behaviour Negative Practice Operant conditioning: components, principles and contexts- schedules of reinforcements punishment obesity management obesity and self control Block V Modeling Procedures-Social Learning Theory-Cognitive factors in Social learning - Effects of Modeling on behaviour- Educational implications-in mass media-behavioural Assessment - Treating mental illness - Exposure and Response prevention- Rational Emotive Therapy- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy References: 1. Behavior Therapy and Beyond Lazarus A.A., McGraw Hill, New York, Behavior Modification Principle, Issues and Application Kazdin A.E. and Mahoney (2 nd Edn.) Houghton Mifflin, Boston, Behavior Therapy Yates A.J., John Willey & Sons Ins., The Practice of Behavior Therapy Wolpe.J., Pregaman Press Inc., New York,

11 Paper VIII Block - I PSYCHOTHERAPIES (MCP 23) The Psychoanalysis Psychotherapy Techniques New Developments in Psychoanalysis - Gestalt Psychotherapy Basic concepts Techniques Evaluation. Existential Therapy Background Development Basic Concepts Objectives Logo therapy concepts Nature and procedures Techniques Evaluation - Client Centered Therapy Basic concepts Process conditions that bring about psychological change Outcomes Evaluation of client centered therapy. Block III Cognitive Therapy, Nature of automatic talk Treatment through cognitive methods Thought stopping and Psychology of attribution - Transactional Analysis Types of Ego states and types of Transactions Strokes and Script writing. Block IV Group Therapy and Family Therapy, General Principles of group therapy. Major variants of group Psychotherapy - nature and effectiveness of family therapy - Eastern Psychotherapies Abidhamma Therapy Yoga Psychotherapy procedures and techniques Applications. Block V Rational Emotive Therapy Child Psychoanalysis and Therapy - Current trends in Psychoanalytic Research References: 1. Fundamental concepts in Clinical Psychology Schaffer G.W. and Lazarus R.S., McGraw Hill, Transactional Analysis in Psychotherapy Berne Eric, Grove Press, N.Y A New Guide to Rational Living Ellis A., Hollywood, Califonia, Wilshire, Gestalt Therapy Primer Stephenson F. 5. Introductory Readings in Gestalt therapy Sprinfield III, Charles C. Thomas, Group Therapy A Behavioral Approach Rose S.D., Prentice Hall,

12 Paper IX CLINICAL ASSESSMENT (MCP 24) Block - I Introduction to Psychological Tests Principal characteristics of psychological tests Uses of Psychological tests Varieties of tests Major Classifications of Psychological tests. Selection and Administration of Tests Testing condition and procedures Scoring, Reporting and recording Interpretation of test scores Cautions for the use of Psychological tests - Intelligence Testing Different views of Intelligence distribution of intelligence - Individual tests of intelligence Group tests Performance tests Culture fair intelligence tests. I Personality Testing Concept Purpose Difficulties in personality testing Techniques of testing personality Interview Observation Self ratings and personality Inventories Rating scales Situational Test Anecdotal records autobiography the Daily dairy - Projective techniques Inkblot tests TAT CAT sentence completion tests. Block - iv Aptitude Testing Concept - Purpose types general aptitude test battery differential aptitude test battery Special aptitude tests Mechanical clerical Medical teaching Arts Aptitude Musical Aptitude Aptitude Tests. Block - V Interest Testing Concept Purposes Types Interest Factors Major interests Major interests and important occupations interest inventories and preference records - Attitude Testing Purposes Measurement of attitudes Techniques of measuring some Attitude Scales - - Diagnostic methods in childhood disorders. References: 1. Principles of Psychological Testing Nunnally J.C. 2. Psychological and Educational Measurement Brown 3. Psychological Testing Freeman F.S., Oxford & IBH Publishign Co. Pvt Ltd., 4. Diagnostic Psychological Testing Rapaport D.G., Vol. 1 and 2 Year Book Publishers, Latest Ed. 5. Fundamental concepts of Clinical Psychology Schaffer G.W. and Lazarus R.S., Mcgraw Hill, Group therapy A Behavioral approach Rose S.D. Prentice Hall,

13 Paper X PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTS FOR ASSESSMENT (MCP 25) INTELLIGENCE Bhatia s Battery of Performance Test WAIS/ WISC Seguin Form Board Test Draw a man Test Raven s Progressive Matrices, (Regular &Advanced) Raven s Colour Progressive matrices for children APTITUDE & INTEREST INVENTORIES Differential aptitude Test (DAT) Thurstone Interest Schedule Vocational Interest Blank Strong s Minnesota Rate of Manipulation Test Study Habits and Attitude Inventory (SHAI) PERSONALITY TESTS Eysenck Personality Inventory (EPI) Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) 16 Personality Factor Test (16PF) Taylor s Manifest Anxiety scale Bell s adjustment Inventory Clinical Tests Depression scale Mental Health Inventory Stress Questionnaire Neurological Inventory Neuropsychological Battery of tests Weschler Memory scale PGI Memory Scale Rotters Problem Check list Mukerjees Sentence completion Test Clinical Tests Bender Gestalt Test Binet-Kamath test TAT Rorschach Ink Blot Test Emotional Intelligence Scale Assertiveness Scale Communication / Listening skills Cornel medical index 13