School Of Social Sciences And PsychologyCounselling and ConsultationWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 101247.2
Discipline: COUNSELLING
Student Contribution Band: 1
Level: 4
Credit Points: 10
Equivalent Units
100457 - Counselling and Collaborative Consultation 1
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in 1500 Bachelor of Psychology or 1502 Postgraduate Diploma of Psychology Specialist Year.
About this Unit
This unit provides an introduction to basic counselling and consultation skills. Students are provided with a theoretical overview of the 'helping relationship' and have opportunities to learn and practice basic counselling skills. There is a focus on specific approaches such as solution focused and narrative therapies together with a range of ways of working with young children, adolescents, teachers and families. The unit provides structured opportunities to reflect on personal and professional development with the counsellor role.