CREDIT POINTS: |
7.5 |
PREREQUISITES: |
None |
COST: |
$500 |
DATES: |
3 X Full day workshops
9am - 5pm
20, 21 June and 5 July 2008 |
SUBJECT COORDINATOR: |
Margret Petrie |
CENSUS DATE: |
5 July 2008 |
SUBJECT/UNIT SUMMARY:
This subject will introduce students to the basic theories, principles and techniques of counselling. An integral part of this subject will involve the student increasing their self-awareness to become a more effective counsellor.
Students will gain knowledge and experience with basic communication skills such as active listening, responding effectively and goal setting. They will be introduced to various models of counselling as well as ethico-legal aspects.
Students will be given a workbook prior to commencement of the subject, which will involve tasks and reading to complete. The subject will be held over three full day workshops and so allow maximum experiential learning.
SUBJECT/UNIT OBJECTIVES:
At the end of this subject, students should be able to:
- Appreciate the significance of counselling and be aware of the ethico/legal aspects of counselling;
- Relate self awareness to counselling;
- Identify their counselling strengths and weaknesses;
- Identify their interactional style;
- Discuss the importance of communication skills in counselling;
- Understand the concept of active listening;
- Plan interventions and establish goals with clients that are mutually satisfactory
- Practice the relevant skills basic to effective counselling
ASSESSMENT:
Hurdle requirement
- Completion of the workbook.
- 100% attendance and satisfactory participation in class discussion and skills rehearsal
- A 15 minute role-play in which counselling skills are demonstrated to a satisfactory level of competence.
Assessment
- Assignment (2000 Words) 100%
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