Counselling Processes and Interventions
Overview
This unit provides an opportunity to develop a practical understanding of the use of the “Skilled Helper†problem-solving and management model to assist clients in working towards their desired outcomes. Students will also develop an understanding of the change process, the role of the therapeutic relationship, and the importance of self-awareness.
Requisites
Rules
Pre-requisite
Admission to:
GC-SSCPC Graduate Certificate of Social Science (Professional Counselling)
OR
GD-SSCPC Graduate Diploma of Social Science (Professional Counselling)
OR
MA-SSCPC Master of Social Science (Professional Counselling)
Learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
- Formulate responses to client issues based on an understanding of basic counselling interventions
- Evaluate the strengths and limitations of the “Skilled Helper” problem-solving and management model in order to effectively apply it to issues presented in counselling practice
- Analyse the linkage between counselling interventions and client outcomes
Teaching methods
Singapore
| Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Face to Face Contact (Phasing out) Lecture | 2.50 | 4 weeks | 10 |
| Specified Learning Activities (Phasing out) Various | 12.00 | 4 weeks | 48 |
| Unspecified Learning Activities (Phasing out) Independent Learning | 23.00 | 4 weeks | 92 |
| TOTAL | 150 |
Assessment
| Type | Task | Weighting | ULO's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | Individual | 60% | 1,3 |
| Online Quiz | Individual | 40% | 2 |
Content
- The “Skilled Helper†model of problem-solving and management
- Identify key counselling issues
- The process of client change
- Helping clients work towards desired outcomes in counselling
- The role of self-reflection and self-awareness for counselling professionals
Study resources
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.