This unit (APT6021) of study will examine the roles of reflective practice and of supervision relevant to providing effective counselling. The unit will address issues relating to how the self of the counsellor and one's personal history influences the counselling relationship, the purpose of supervision in counselling and the various methods and roles that supervision can be applied in professional settings.
Unit details
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Study level:
Postgraduate
Credit points:
12
Unit code:
APT6021
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Learning Outcomes
| 1. | Critically evaluate the impact of one's personal history in the motivations for being a counsellor; | ||
| 2. | Critically reflect on the role of the counsellor in the counselling relationship; | ||
| 3. | Appraise the purpose, roles and methods that supervision brings to the role of counselling; and | ||
| 4. | Reflect upon a range of regulating industry body practices and field placement procedures. |
Assessment
| Assessment type | Description | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Genogram - self-reflective piece examining family history to gain awareness of factors that impact counselling (1000 words) | 25% |
| Exercise | Johari Window, a self-reflection exercise examining how aspects of oneself impacts on counselling work (1500 words) | 35% |
| Report | Group report on role and practice of supervision requirements for counsellors (1800 words) | 40% |
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