| GP003
- Introduction to Counselling
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| CREDIT
POINTS: |
7.5 |
| PREREQUISITES: |
None |
| COST: |
$500 |
| DATES: |
3 X Full day workshops
9am - 5pm
20, 21 June and 5 July 2008
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| 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.
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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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