Interpersonal relations in palliative care
Mr G Logan
6 points * 3 hours per week * First/second semester * Peninsula
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
Prescribed texts
Geldar D Basic personal counselling 2nd edn, Prentice-Hall, 1993
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