Counselling Skills for Human Services

Abstract

This subject provides the theoretical and practice skills necessary for students to undertake a counselling role. It enables the practice of skills and strategies compatible with the contemporary counselling frameworks and theories studied. Specific techniques relevant to working with diverse individuals and groups in the human services field are introduced … For more content click the Read More button below.

This subject provides the theoretical and practice skills necessary for students to undertake a counselling role. It enables the practice of skills and strategies compatible with the contemporary counselling frameworks and theories studied. Specific techniques relevant to working with diverse individuals and groups in the human services field are introduced and applied. Application of professional ethics, boundaries and the importance of self-care when engaging in professional helping relationships are examined and practised.

Syllabus

Engaging the client - developing the skills of helpingTheories that inform and guide the counselling relationshipEstablishing the counselling relationshipProfessional boundaries and responsibilitiesCounselling and diversitySelf-care for the counsellor

Assessment items

1. Client Interview and Reflection

2. Essay examining a counselling theory

3. Client Counselling Practice Reflection

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

be able to demonstrate core communication and counselling skills;

be able to articulate, discuss and apply contemporary counselling theories, models and frameworks;

be able to conduct a client interview applying relevant skills and knowledge;

be able to reflect on their own practice and develop strategies to enhance counselling skills; and

be able to apply understanding of diversity and demonstrate cultural responsiveness within the helping relationship

Learning activities

Microskills and counselling skills practice intensive