Course Title: Establish and confirm the counselling relationship
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2018
Course Code: OHTH5924C
Course Title: Establish and confirm the counselling relationship
School: 365T Global, Urban and Social Studies
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5346 - Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs
Course Contact: Chris Walters
Course Contact Phone: 9925 8268
Course Contact Email: Chris.Walters@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 100
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
Relevant industry experience or completion of relevant qualification.
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use a structured approach to counselling to determine, establish and confirm the nature of the counsellor client relationship according to the agency’s counselling model.
This unit applies to individuals whose job role involves working with clients on personal and psychological issues within established policies, procedures and guidelines.
Workers at this level work under supervision within established guidelines but take on a team leadership role in the coordination of services and service providers.
This unit applies to work in a range of health and community services contexts.
This unit is delivered and assessed as a cluster with:
- CHCCSL003 - Facilitate the counselling relationship and process
- CHCCOM006 - Establish and manage client relationships
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CHCCSL001 Establish and confirm the counselling relationship |
Element: |
1. Use a structured approach to counselling |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Analyse existing client information prior to commencement of counselling session 1.2 Use initial session to gather additional client information as a foundation for counselling process 1.3 Select and use communication techniques that support the initial counselling session objectives 1.4 Follow a structured approach to counselling based on client needs and expectations |
Element: |
2. Establish the nature of the helping relationship |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Provide information that assists clients to understand the nature of the counselling service on offer 2.2 Clarify, confirm or modify client expectations of the counselling service 2.3 Identify client anxieties about the counselling process and explore with clients 2.4 Acknowledge and show respect for client’s immediate concerns 2.5 Clarify both expectations and commitment to the counselling relationship and confirm with clients 2.6 Identify indicators of client issues beyond scope of own role and report or refer according to presenting issue and organisation requirements |
Element: |
3. Confirm the helping relationship |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Explore options and approaches for the relationship with clients according to individual need 3.2 Agree priorities and develop a plan for counselling in collaboration with the client 3.3 Make documented agreement with the client that addresses disclosure and organisation requirements |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.
Details of Learning Activities
In class: Lectures, discussion and group work
Out of class: Readings, research activities and site visits
Teaching Schedule
Week |
Topic |
Content |
14 |
Developing the therapeutic relationship |
Information required before seeing client and legal and ethical considerations Gathering client information as a foundation for counselling process Applying communication techniques to support the initial session’s objectives Establishing client needs and expectations, and the nature of the counselling relationship |
15 |
Therapeutic interventions |
Identifying and applying evidence based counselling models Legal and industry requirements for case note keeping Applying specialised counselling interview skills Identifying and responding appropriately to strong client emotional reactions Reflecting on and evaluating practice |
Semester 2 |
Youth Mental Health First Aid - Specialist Certificate
|
Mental health services and conditions Responding to clients presenting with mental health issues Effective communication including appropriate language Mental health screening and assessment tools Dual diagnosis |
Semester 2 |
Youth Mental Health First Aid - Specialist Certificate
|
Conducting risk assessments Dealing with critical incidents Identifying and responding to self-harm and suicidal ideation Referring to specialist services |
Semester 2 |
Working effectively with complex clients |
Working young people Working with the elderly Working with pregnant women Working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Working with dual diagnosis clients Working with client from different cultural background and with other languages |
Semester 2 |
Referring clients |
Group work related to effective and evidence based interventions with clients presenting for counselling 'Continuing care' model and shared care |
Semester 2 |
Assessment workshop |
Case study counselling and referrals |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Learning Resources
The University Library provides extensive services, facilities and study space as well as comprehensive collections of books, periodicals and other course related materials, such as DVDs, magazines, slides, films etc. Computer laboratories with access to a wide range of desktop publishing software are also available. The library also has an expanding virtual collection of electronic resources and networks, including product data, e-books, electronic journals and newspapers, web based tutorials, online reference and document delivery services etc., all of which are accessible on campus, and off campus 24 hours per day. More information is available from the site library resources and services.
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Overview of Assessment
- Practical demonstrations of skills and knowledge based on case studies
- Quiz and/or knowledge questions
Assessment Tasks
Assessment Task 1: Conduct case study client counselling sessions to establish and confirm relationships
Assessment Task 2: Conduct case study client counselling sessions to facilitate relationships
Assessment Task 3: Complete quiz relating to key counselling relationship concepts and practices
Assessment Matrix
Students may obtain an assessment matrix from the Program Coordinator.
Other Information
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Attendance
It is strongly advised that you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.
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