This unit of study will provide an introduction to counselling skills and theories. There will be discussion of settings in which counselling 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 role-plays and class activities, students will be encouraged to develop basic counselling skills and begin to understand links between theory and practice.
Prerequisites
Nil.
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Learning Outcomes
| 1. | Exhibit a foundation level of competence in a range of basic counselling skills, including appropriate use of engagement skills, open and closed questions, reflective listening, paraphrasing and summarising, clarifying and silence; | ||
| 2. | Analyse and assess the fundamental theory and intervention practices of the therapeutic paradigms covered in this unit; | ||
| 3. | Exhibit a foundation level of competence in formulating couselling-based assessment and intervention plans. |
Assessment
| Assessment type | Description | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Video of Counselling Demonstration. | 30% |
| Assignment | Counselling demonstration and reflection (2000 words) | 40% |
| Assignment | Counselling assessment and intervention plan (1500 words) | 30% |
Required reading
Basic Personal Counselling - A Training Manual for Counsellors 9th ed
Geldard, D. and Geldard, K (2018)
Cengage Learning Australia
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