Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
Objectives On completion of the subject students are expected to appreciate the significance of counselling and be aware of the ethico/legal aspects of counselling; compare and contrast at least two models 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; describe specialist areas of counselling where a special application of the basic skills is required; understand the importance of maintaining the worker state of well-being.
Synopsis The aim of the subject is for students to develop the skills of counselling individuals and groups. The subject follows a practical model of instruction whereby student can apply theory to supervised practice.
Assessment Two assignments (2000 words): 50% each