This unit of study is designed to provide students with an understanding of grief counselling models and strategies available to the grief counsellor working in a variety of settings and with diverse client groups. The applied basis of relevant counselling practice and strategies within the grief and loss paradigm will be the central focus of this unit, including critical incidence debriefing, crisis intervention, peer counselling/support. Consideration will also be given to issues of cross-cultural understanding and ethnic identity. The unit aims to introduce students to various models of grief counselling and intervention strategies. It will provide students with the opportunity to practise and develop skills in grief counselling. Classes will be run on an experiential basis and include role-plays, group discussion and class presentations.
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
This unit is not compulsory for any specific course. Depending on the course you study, this unit may be taken as an elective.