COUNSELLING AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS
PHE3COS
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject provides insight into the counselling process and an understanding of counselling and communication models. Students will acquire beginning skills and a working understanding of the correct context for their application. This subject offers a basic framework within which counselling and communication skills may be developed. By virtue of the nature of the skills, approximately half of the subject will consist of experiential learning exercises.
School: School of Psychology & Public Health
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Nicole Johnson
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: For Bachelor of Health Sciences students enrolled at Bendigo - HLT1PHW, PHE1SDH, PHE1IDH, or enrolment in HZPPNB or HZPPHB or HZHSOB or HZHPDB or HZHSSB or enrolment in RBAOE or RBANT or EBOEE or EBNRE or EVEDB . Other students required Subject Coordinator's approval
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | The critically reflective practitioner | Recommended | Thompson S and thompson,N (2008) | PALGRAVE MACMILLAN: BASINGSTOKE, HANTS. |
| Readings | Theory and practice of counselling and psychotherapy | Recommended | Corey, G 2009 | 8TH EDN, THOMSON BROOKS/COLE, BELMONT, CA. |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Understand differences in models of counselling and communication.
- Activities:
- Lectures, tutorials, role- plays, essay.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
02. Identify professional situations for appropriate use of various models.
- Activities:
- Role-plays, case scenarios, skills assessment.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Writing(Writing)
- Professional Practice(Professional Practice)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Speaking(Speaking)
03. Develop appropriate skills for effective counselling and communication.
- Activities:
- Role-play and skills assessment.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Ethical/ Social Responsibility(Ethical/ Social Responsibility)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Communication(Communication)
- Professional Practice(Professional Practice)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
04. Identify appropriate barriers to effective counselling and communication.
- Activities:
- Role-plays and skills assessment.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Communication(Communication)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Professional Practice(Professional Practice)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
Bendigo, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Nicole Johnson
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"One 1-hour lecture per week."
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"One 2-hour tutorial per week."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Critical reflection (500 words) | 35 | 02, 03, 04 | |
| Skills Role play ( recorded) | (Hurdle) | 15 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Theoretical Essay | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |