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Counselling Skills (GENE90003)

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This subject will not be offered until 2018.

 

This is primarily an experiential subject with a focus on the acquisition of skills. Psychoanalytic theory, systems theory, family theory and cognitive behavioural theory will be woven in when and as they relate to counselling practice. There will be ample opportunity to practise counselling through structured role plays within the tutorials and video role plays at separate times and to experience what it is like for the client in a variety of contexts and situations. Students will be encouraged to bring their own examples to work with within the tutorials.

Intended learning outcomes

On completing this subject students should be able to:



  • Develop the ability to use basic counselling skills and to feel confident in doing so;
  • Develop an understanding of relevant theories including psychoanalytic theory, systems theory, family theory and congnitive behavioural theory;
  • Experience through practise of case examples, what it is like to be a genetic counsellor and what it is like to be a client, in a variety of contexts;
  • Develop self awareness of strengths and weaknesses in an interview; and
  • Develop an understanding of developmental psychology and psychopathology.

Generic skills

This subject is designed to enable students to:

  • Understand, critically evaluate and apply various theories of communications and counselling;
  • Articulate and critically examine their own understanding of the application of theory to genetic counselling practice;
  • Identify and critically reflect on the factors which impact on the delivery of genetic counselling;
  • Critically examine their own responses to issues with the genetic counselling interview and to develop an awareness of the self within the process; and
  • Through participation in structed role plays to further develop a critical self awareness through feedback and critical analysis.

Last updated: 8 November 2024