NSG5214

Counselling

Mr G Logan

6 points * Distance education * First semester * Peninsula

Objectives On completion of this 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 application of the basic skills are required; and understand the importance of maintaining the counsellor's state of well-being.

Synopsis The subject encompasses the nature of counselling and the various models of counselling; development of self awareness; communication as a component of counselling; the structure of counselling the client/worker relationship; active listening; goal setting and planned intervention; various specialised areas of counselling and self management.

Assessment Assignments (2) * Skills assessment: compulsory pass required