The Human Being from a Holistic Perspective

The Human Being from a Holistic Perspective

Unit Description

This 3-credit point unit explores holistic theories of consciousness, drawing primarily on the foundational work of Rudolf Steiner and related figures.

This 3-credit point unit explores holistic theories of consciousness, drawing primarily on the foundational work of Rudolf Steiner and related figures. The fundamental principles of the human being from an anthroposophical approach, and its application to counselling practice, are outlined. Students will learn how to understand and work with human experience from the holistic perspective.

A model for the relationship of consciousness to soul, emotions and the human being is presented and demonstrated, using didactic methods and creative activities, including drawing, poetry, writing, clay modelling and movement in counselling practice.

Unit Code

103

Unit Type

Core Unit

Study Period

Year 1, Semester 1

Credit Points

3.0

Unit Coordinator

Katrina Dickson

Consultation Times

30 minutes before and after the workshop intensive and by appointment during the semester

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  • a) Articulate an in depth understanding of holistic consciousness and its relevance to holistic counselling practice
  • b) Outline the fundamental principles of the human being from an anthroposophic approach to counselling, including body, soul and spirit
  • c) Accurately apply anthroposophic concepts of the human condition in the holistic counselling model
  • d) Competently demonstrate open communication skills, self-exploration and mobile ways of thinking
  • e) Constructively and critically self-reflect on their professional development as counsellors

Graduate Attributes

Attributes Statement
Holistic awareness Our graduates will have an in-depth understanding of how the physical body, the psyche and mind/spirit/self are in constant interaction and relationship with each other and with the environment
Communication Our graduates will have well-developed written and oral communication skills, including listening deeply and receiving, interpreting and transmitting complex information, on many levels of awareness with colleagues, clients and the community
Critical thinking Our graduates will have critical thinking skills necessary to evaluate and analyse information and make informed professional judgements

Delivery Mode

Workshop Intensive 1: 9:00 am – 5:30 pm
On-campus workshop intensive 1: 12 hours in total.

Online delivery
1.5 hour Zoom discussion

Study Buddy Activities
Eight hours over the semester

Student Workload

The total unit workload is equivalent to 7.34 hours per week over the semester, 117.5 hours in total.

  • Twelve hours of on-campus workshop intensives
  • 1.5 hour Zoom discussion
  • 8 hours study buddy work
  • 96 personal study hours

Created: April 27, 2021, 4:11 p.m. • Updated: Oct. 16, 2023, 2:05 p.m.