This unit of study will provide an introduction to skills and theories for counselling children and adolescents. There will be discussion of settings in which counselling of children and adolescents occurs, an introduction to basic counselling skills, and understanding of how to use these skills in counselling sessions. Several counselling theories will be introduced. Through the use of case studies, students will learn basic counselling skills and begin to understand links between theory and practice.
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
Students will be directed to current texts and journal articles in the relevant areas by the Unit Convenor.
This unit is not compulsory for any specific course. Depending on the course you study, this unit may be taken as an elective.