School Of Social SciencesCounselling: Principles and Paradigms in Practice (PG)Western Sydney University Unit Code: 101434.1
Discipline: COUNSELLING
Student Contribution Band: 1
Level: 7
Credit Points: 10
Assumed Knowledge
Basic knowledge of Psychology
Equivalent Units
53010 - Applied Counselling: Theories and Principles
About this Unit
The focus in this unit is on the understanding and critical evaluation of current theories of helping, important factors involved in establishing a successful counselling relationship with a client and on the way in which the counsellor can operate most effectively, efficiently and professionally in the total student/client welfare environment. It also focuses on the development of awareness, knowledge and skills necessary for conducting basic interviews and elementary helping sessions with clients through operationalising theoretical constructs, practice in tutorials and feedback from peers and supervisors.