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Due to professional body requirements for a minimum number of practice hours and the nature of the practical work entry to the course is not permitted after week one of teaching unless under exceptional circumstances at the discretion of the Course Co-ordinator.
Ongoing support vs formal counselling
CPD and self-development
Mental Health Awareness – own and others
Working with groups
Self-care, support and burnout
Support through technology
Supervision
Awareness of Research
Reflection on self as a listener
Assessment:
Candidates should note that to achieve credit for the course overall :
Resit:
Essay (30%).
Candidates should note that a resit is not permitted of the other two elements of the course.
To achieve credit for the course overall, a pass in each element is required.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 2 |
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| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | Yes |
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Due to professional body requirements for a minimum number of practice hours and the nature of the practical work entry to the course is not permitted after week one of teaching unless under exceptional circumstances at the discretion of the Course Co-ordinator.
Our counselling and listening skills courses provide comprehensive training for use in many settings where effective communication is essential. This is also a suitable foundation for further training in the areas of counselling and psychotherapy.
This is the final course of four - Counselling and Listening Skills - Sustained studies.
Assessment:
Candidates should note that to achieve credit for the course overall :
Resit:
Essay (30%).
Candidates should note that a resit is not permitted of the other two elements of the course.
To achieve credit for the course overall, a pass in each element is required.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 30 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
In-course assessment: Essay (30%); learning log (30%); practical participation (40%) Candidates should note that to achieve credit for the course overall, a pass in each element is required. Attendance at 85% of the weekly seminars for each module of Counselling Skills 1-4 is a requirement to pass the course. Resit: essay (30%). Candidates should note that a resit is not permitted of the other two elements of the course. To achieve credit for the course overall, a pass in each element is required |
Word Count | 2000 | |
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Factual | Understand | Participants will gain an understanding of the difference between formal counselling and use of the skills |
| Factual | Understand | Participants will gain an awareness of future avenues for development |
| Reflection | Apply | Participants will evidence the skills required to be an effective listener, consolidating their learning around ethics, theory and self-awareness into a 3-week block of listening practice |
| Reflection | Apply | Participants should be aware of the importance of ethics ans be able to explain the use of supervision to develop practice and prevent burnout |
| Reflection | Understand | Participants will be aware of the need for support and ways in which to maintain their effectiveness. |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
In-course assessment: Essay (30%); learning log (30%); practical participation (40%) Candidates should note that to achieve credit for the course overall, a pass in each element is required. Attendance at 85% of the weekly seminars for each module of Counselling Skills 1-4 is a requirement to pass the course. Resit: essay (30%). Candidates should note that a resit is not permitted of the other two elements of the course. To achieve credit for the course overall, a pass in each element is required |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Reflection | Apply | Participants will evidence the skills required to be an effective listener, consolidating their learning around ethics, theory and self-awareness into a 3-week block of listening practice |
| Reflection | Apply | Participants should be aware of the importance of ethics ans be able to explain the use of supervision to develop practice and prevent burnout |
| Reflection | Understand | Participants will be aware of the need for support and ways in which to maintain their effectiveness. |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 30 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
In-course assessment: Essay (30%); learning log (30%); practical participation (40%) Candidates should note that to achieve credit for the course overall, a pass in each element is required. Attendance at 85% of the weekly seminars for each module of Counselling Skills 1-4 is a requirement to pass the course. Resit: essay (30%). Candidates should note that a resit is not permitted of the other two elements of the course. To achieve credit for the course overall, a pass in each element is required |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Reflection | Apply | Participants should be aware of the importance of ethics ans be able to explain the use of supervision to develop practice and prevent burnout |
| Reflection | Apply | Participants will evidence the skills required to be an effective listener, consolidating their learning around ethics, theory and self-awareness into a 3-week block of listening practice |
| Reflection | Understand | Participants will be aware of the need for support and ways in which to maintain their effectiveness. |
There are no assessments for this course.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 30 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
Essay (30%). Candidates should note that a resit is not permitted of the other two elements of the course. To achieve credit for the course overall, a pass in each element is required |
Word Count | ||
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Factual | Understand | Participants will gain an understanding of the difference between formal counselling and use of the skills |
| Factual | Understand | Participants will gain an awareness of future avenues for development |
| Reflection | Apply | Participants should be aware of the importance of ethics ans be able to explain the use of supervision to develop practice and prevent burnout |
| Reflection | Apply | Participants will evidence the skills required to be an effective listener, consolidating their learning around ethics, theory and self-awareness into a 3-week block of listening practice |
| Reflection | Understand | Participants will be aware of the need for support and ways in which to maintain their effectiveness. |
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