Having Helpful Conversations

This module will introduce the student to basic counselling skills with a view to support the student in achieving a broad view of the role of psychology. The module will be highly interactive and will focus on the application of theory into practice. A range of counselling skills will be discussed, explored and role-played throughout the module. The areas of boundaries, contracts and ethical dilemmas will be discussed throughout this module. The focus of this module is to begin to develop the students' ability in having helpful conversations while applying basic counselling skills.   

1. Demonstrate a basic awareness of counselling skills

2. Explain boundaries and contracts as they relate to a therapeutic space.

3. Describe and discuss the appropriateness of different approaches to counselling using case studies. 

4. Reflect on the effectiveness of different approaches and the importance of the therapeutic alliance