Learning Partnerships, Unit Catalogue 2009/10 |
AS10171: Counselling skills in an addictions context |
 Credits: |
12 |
| Level: |
Certificate |
| Period: | This unit is available in... |
| Semester 1 at Action on Addiction |
| Assessment: |
CW 100% |
| Supplementary Assessment: | Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations) |
| Requisites: |
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| Description: | 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 empathic 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 counselling situations; * Communicate empathic 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; * Stages in counselling - beginnings, middles & endings; * Introduction and Application of Egan's 3-stage Helping Model; * Structuring the counselling session using Stage I skills; * Developing preferred Scenarios - skills and techniques; * Recording of role-play counselling situations & peer evaluation; * Identifying, understanding and responding to ethical issues. |