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Foundations of Counselling
COUN13-301

SUBJECT OVERVIEW


Level:Undergraduate Subject
Faculty/School:Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences, School of Social Sciences
Semesters Offered:September 2013 - Standard
Credit Value:10 credit points
Subject Enquiries:Reception
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Study Abroad availability:Available to Study Abroad students
Subject Outline:January 2013  [ Standard ]

Synopsis

This subject provides an introduction and basic training in the verbal and non-verbal skills which have been shown to enhance effective counselling outcomes, a professional behavioural plan for effective data-gathering, and an examination of several of the major therapy approaches.

Prior Knowledge

Nil

Learning Objectives

Successful students will learn about of the nature and processes of effective counselling as a practical and systematic intervention for the general population. Students will also learn how to initiate counselling interactions and to conduct a short counselling session.