Fundamentals of Counselling

Singapore University of Social Sciences

Fundamentals of Counselling (COU495)

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Language: English

Duration: 6 months

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Area of Interest: Social Services

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Funding: To be confirmed

School/Department: S R Nathan School of Human Development

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Synopsis

This module is the second of a series of Foundation courses for the Master of Counselling programme. It is designed to lay a strong foundation in counselor education in both theory and practice at the graduate level. Course content covers an overview of major theories of counselling and examines the role of the counsellor in applying these theories into practice in various settings. Ethical and professional issues in counselling will be examined.

Level: 4
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: EVERY JAN

Topics

Introduction
Setting the Personal Context
Setting the Professional Context
The Therapeutic Relationship
Microskills
Principal Counselling and Psychotherapy Approaches and Skills (Part 1)
Principal Counselling and Psychotherapy Approaches and Skills (Part 2)
Humanistic Approaches
Principal Counselling and Psychotherapy Approaches and Skills (Part 3)
Principal Counselling and Psychotherapy Approaches and Skills (Part 4)
Multiculuralism and Diversity in Counselling
Dealing with Client Presenting Issues

Learning Outcome

Design basic micro-skills required in counselling.
Compare and contrast different approaches and skills to counselling.
Appraise professional and ethical issues in counselling in local contexts.
Experiment with different counselling approaches to test out the theories in local contexts.
Examine personal values that influence counselling processes.
Evaluate professional and personal skills as a counsellor.