Key facts
UNE unit code: HSCS335
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- Trimester 1 - Online
- Yes
- Yes
- No
- 6
Unit information
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Extend your skills and translate counselling theory into practice. This unit empowers you to develop your own counselling approach by incorporating principles of assessment, case conceptualisation and evidence-informed practice.
Engaging in a mandatory intensive school, the unit provides you with opportunities for hands-on experience, with feedback in an interactive, friendly learning environment.
You will engage in simulated sessions with face-to-face client, counsellor and observer roles, with opportunities to develop your skills and experience in self-awareness, self-reflexive practice and supervision.
Our simulated environment incorporates theory with practical training to build your skills, preparing you to best meet the needs of your future clients.
Offerings
For further information about UNE's teaching periods, please go to Principal Dates.
Teaching period | Mode/location |
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Trimester 1 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
Intensive schools
Start | Finish | Duration | Attendance | Offerings | Notes |
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TBA | TBA | 3 days | Mandatory Intensive School | All offerings | The intensive school will be held online and attendance is compulsory. Dates to be advised. |
Enrolment rules
Notes
Please refer to the student handbook for current details on this unit.
Unit coordinator(s)
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- demonstrate practice-based knowledge of the field of counselling, apply a person-centered approach to the counselling process to facilitate meaningful therapeutic engagement and change;
- demonstrate understanding of theory informed counselling and practice, assessment, referrals and referral option skills, that can support a diverse range of clients and presentations;
- apply counselling microskills in simulated practice situations in a competent, ethical, culturally inclusive and professional manner, while engaging in and demonstrating self-awareness and self-reflexive skills; and
- reflect upon and apply alternate modes of working with clients, including their potential challenges and issues
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
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Assessment 1 | Yes | 40% | All offerings | Written assignment No. Words: 2500 |
Assessment 2 | Yes | 60% | All offerings | Application and analysis of basic counselling skills in a simulated practice situation. No. Words: 2500 |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
Applied helping skills: Transforming lives
ISBN: 9781483375694
Brew, L., & Kottler, J. A. , SAGE Publications 2nd ed. 2016
Text refers to: All offerings
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We understand the challenges faced by busy adults studying at home. We know that a vital part of online study is your engagement with the learning community. Communication with your classmates, teaching staff and university support staff will enhance your study experience and ensure that your skills extend beyond the subject matter. UNE’s teaching staff are experts in their field which is why UNE consistently receives five stars from students for teaching quality, support and overall experience.*
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