School Of Social SciencesSkills in Counselling: Application of ConceptsWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 53006.1
Discipline: PSYCHOLOGY
Student Contribution Band: 1
Level: 7
Credit Points: 10
About this Unit
This unit extends 53010 Applied Counselling: Theories and Principles by developing skills in counselling. It provides an in-depth study of major client/counsellor issues commonly encountered and underlying theories and interventions in addressing these problems. Professional requirements and community expectations in working situations are the main bases for this unit. It will explore various models, techniques and applications of a representative range of specific counselling/therapy approaches relevant to typical client groups such as: children, adolescents, the aged, and cultural groups.