This unit provides opportunity for students to develop competency in working with diversity through a combination of reflection, analysis and in class discussion. A significant component of the unit will be devoted to issues relevant to counselling standards and practice frameworks for working with individuals from a range of diverse backgrounds and to developing cultural competence in the form of knowledge, skills and understanding essential to working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities.
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Learning Outcomes
| 1. | Analyse and challenge one's own values, cultural assumptions and cultural position; | ||
| 2. | Elucidate specific counselling related issues relevant to working with clients from diverse backgrounds; | ||
| 3. | Develop cultural competence and principles of practice related to working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities; and | ||
| 4. | Critically reflect upon and apply skills in counselling diverse clients. |
Assessment
| Assessment type | Description | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Case Study | Individual presentation of a case study and case formulation for a specific culturally diverse client group. (20mins) | 25% |
| Assignment | Discuss principles of practice and rationale for cultural competence in the context of counselling with Indigenous Australians (2000 words) | 40% |
| Journal | Reflective journal incorporating the readings, lectures & class discussions pertaining to the notion of working with diversity as the unit progresses | 35% |
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