This course provides an overview of the fundamental theories of school counselling including: the contexts of effective treatment systems, person-centered therapy, existential and gestalt therapy, emerging counselling approaches, rational emotive behavioural therapy, action-focused therapy, reality and behavioural therapy. Also considered are values, objectives, ethical issues, and the counsellor-student relationship. Throughout, emphasis is placed on practical counselling strategies for early, middle, and senior years levels. Through lectures, readings, class activities, discussions and video clips, students learn about the fundamental components of the major theories, examine differences and similarities amongst the various approaches, and consider practical issues that school counsellors face.
