Overview
This topic focuses on developing introductory counselling skills for professional practice. These skills are critical in developing communication skills that are applicable for interprofessional practice and providing therapeutic supports within a variety of human service work settings. Students are encouraged to draw on existing work and practicum experiences gained up … For more content click the Read More button below.
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Aims
This topic focuses on the theory and practice of basic counselling skills that are useful in a variety of work and personal settings, with an emphasis on:
- Understanding counselling theories and their links to practice in a range of human service roles
- Opportunities for purposeful practice of counselling micro-skills
- Completion of an effective and structured counselling interview using basic counselling skills
- Facilitating personal reflection and peer feedback in skills development
- Understanding the importance of ethical issues and self-care in human service roles
Learning outcomes
On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
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Demonstrate and evaluate basic micro-skills and counselling theories, and how these may be applied in a range of human service roles and settings
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Identify the ethical and professional issues associated with the counselling process, including awareness of limitations of their own role and skills, and multicultural considerations for clients and professionals
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Examine the impact of personal values and attitudes on effective counselling skills, and the ability to articulate these
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