Counselling & Communication - Introduction

Become a better counsellor.

Visit the Australian College of Applied Psychology The Cengage Education Counselling & Communication - Introduction course deepens understanding of core theory and extends the skills of students looking to improve their proficiency in counselling work. You’ll learn how to conduct a counselling session and arrange professional supervision of counselling. The course helps you evaluate your role as a counsellor and introduces counselling agencies and support services for referrals.

On completion of your course:

Upon successful completion of this course you will receive a Certificate in Counselling & Communication.

Key areas of learning:

  • Interpersonal skills
  • Counselling skills 1
  • Conflict management
  • Counselling skills 2
  • Counselling in loss
  • Social, legal & ethical issues

University credit transfer arrangements.

Students who successfully complete the Cengage Education Counselling and Communication - Introduction course may be eligible for credits towards:

  • The Bachelor of Applied Social Science offered by the Australian College of Applied Psychology.

For more information call a Course Advisor today on 1300 853 033, for degree study options or course fee information you can contact the Australian College of Applied Psychology.

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Course Number C0055
Course Type Correspondence
Course Duration Max 24 months
Study Hours Approx 540 hrs
Qualification Certificate of Completion

Prerequisites

No previous knowledge or experience is required to take this course.

Additional requirements

Students will need access to:

  • A video camera
  • Audio tape recorder and tapes for the purpose of interviews

Assessment details

  • 12 written assessments

Extra learning materials included

  • The Interpersonal Communications Textbook
  • The Skilled Helper Textbook
  • Resolving Conflict a Practical Approach Textbook
  • Grief Counselling and Grief Therapy Textbook
  • Standards and Ethics for Counselling in Action Textbook
  • Student Diary

Subjects You’ll Cover

Interpersonal skills

  • Demonstrate an understanding of interpersonal skills as part of effective communication processes
  • Identify the significance of attitudes, values and perceptions in interpersonal communication
  • Identify the effects of behaviour on interpersonal communication

Counselling skills 1

  • Use the terminology and concepts of counselling
  • Define the extent of counselling skills to be used
  • Explain own counselling role and limits to the client

Conflict management

  • Apply the terminology and concepts for managing and resolving conflict
  • Identify the signs, stages and causes of conflict
  • Assess the appropriate application of conflict resolution skills within a range of contexts and circumstances

Counselling skills 2

  • Manage a case load
  • Manage counselling records
  • Assess the effectiveness of the counselling relationship

Counselling in loss

  • Use the terminology and concepts for counselling in loss
  • Identify key issues in bereavement counselling
  • Explain the role of the counsellor in dealing with loss

Social, legal & ethical issues

  • Use concepts and terminology on various social issues including culture, gender, age and disabilities
  • Identify personal values and how these relate to various counselling situations
  • Research theories and sociological issues for cultural and gender differences

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