Last modified: 31 May 2022 13:05
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
Self-care, support and burnout
Support through technology
Supervision
Awareness of Research
Reflection on self as a listener
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 2 |
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| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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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.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment Weeks | 34 | Feedback Weeks | 38 | |
| Feedback |
Reflective report Ultra assessment |
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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. |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 30 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment Weeks | 24,25,26,27,28,29,30,31,32,33,34 | Feedback Weeks | 24,25,26,27,28,29,30,31,32,33,34,38 | |
| Feedback |
Submitted weekly - feedback weekly and with final grading Reflective report Ultra assessment. |
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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. |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 30 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment Weeks | 35 | Feedback Weeks | 38 | |
| Feedback |
Transcribe a 5-minute section of a listening session in which you were the listener. Analyse and comment on the interaction Feedback- Turnitin with rubric. |
Word Count | 2000 | |
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Factual | Understand | Participants will gain an awareness of future avenues for development |
| Factual | Understand | Participants will gain an understanding of the difference between formal counselling and use of the skills |
| 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.
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Reflection | Understand | Participants will be aware of the need for support and ways in which to maintain their effectiveness. |
| 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 |
| Factual | Understand | Participants will gain an understanding of the difference between formal counselling and use of the skills |
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