Learning Partnerships, Unit Catalogue 2008/09 |
AS10171 Counselling skills in an addictions context |
| Credits: 12 |
| Level: Certificate |
| Semester: 1 at Action on Addiction |
| Assessment: CW 50%, ES 50% |
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Aims: The double unit aims to:
* Assist students in the development of counselling skills which they will use safely and ethically. * Develop skills in managing the counsellor/client interaction. * Develop the ability to communicate an empathetic understanding to the client. * Help students learn experientially as well as intellectually the skills required to manage an active listening space. * Explore Egan's 3-stage helping model. * Encourage students to use self-awareness to facilitate their counselling relationship with clients. * Introduce students to the principles of ethical practice. Learning Outcomes: Having completed this unit, students will be able to: * Work ethically and safely in the counselling situation. * Use understanding and skills to manage the counselling situations. * Communicate empathetic understanding to clients. * Manage an active and structured listening space. * Develop self-awareness and apply to the counselling interaction. * Use counselling skills and techniques appropriately and coherently in an addictions treatment setting. * Understand ethical issues and dilemmas commonly encountered in addictions treatment settings. * Make use of counselling supervision to address the needs of the client and ensure ethical practice. Skills: * Creating a safe space through the establishment of ethical and professional boundaries. * Self-reflection and assessment of counselling performance. * Note taking and case study presentation. * Developing patterns of accurate interpersonal communication. * Ascertaining information from clients. * Communication with supervisor and colleagues. Content: This double unit is concerned with: * The initial contract for group and counselling interactions. * developing active listening skills. * The importance of rapport and how to achieve it. * Introduction and Application of Egan's 3-stage Helping Model. * Structuring the counselling session using Stage I skills. * Developing preferred Scenarios - skills and techniques * Stages in counselling - beginnings, middles & endings * Recording of role-play counselling situations & peer evaluation. |