Issues in Counselling
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Issues in Counselling
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2012
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MODULE HANDBOOK
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SY-5008D
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Module Title: Issues in Counselling Module Level: Level 2 (undergraduate)
Credits: 20 Credits
Module Leader: Karen Moon
Introduction and Aims
The aim of this module is to provide an in depth understanding of professional issues and principles of good practice for counselling practitioners. You will gain knowledge of the standards of practice and counselling ethics including ethical and legal challenges. This will be provided through exploring and developing an awareness of the main values and principles of the BACP Ethical Framework for good practice in counselling and psychotherapy. It will also explore the ideas of difference in a multi cultural and diverse society, including the issues that may arise in relation to your own cultural background and how this may impact upon the counselling relationship.
You will increase your understanding of the impact of culture within the counselling relationship whilst developing your sensitivity to the use of communication and counselling skills when working with culturally different clients. Through developing an appreciation and awareness of cultural difference, you will examine your own perceptions and interpretations of the behaviours of others and how this may lead to misunderstandings and (unintentional) oppressive practice. Therefore you will develop an understanding of the impact of culture when working with culturally different clients including the issues that may arise in
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Issues in Counselling
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2012
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-------------------------------------------------
MODULE HANDBOOK
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-------------------------------------------------
SY-5008D
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Module Title: Issues in Counselling Module Level: Level 2 (undergraduate)
Credits: 20 Credits
Module Leader: Karen Moon
Introduction and Aims
The aim of this module is to provide an in depth understanding of professional issues and principles of good practice for counselling practitioners. You will gain knowledge of the standards of practice and counselling ethics including ethical and legal challenges. This will be provided through exploring and developing an awareness of the main values and principles of the BACP Ethical Framework for good practice in counselling and psychotherapy. It will also explore the ideas of difference in a multi cultural and diverse society, including the issues that may arise in relation to your own cultural background and how this may impact upon the counselling relationship.
You will increase your understanding of the impact of culture within the counselling relationship whilst developing your sensitivity to the use of communication and counselling skills when working with culturally different clients. Through developing an appreciation and awareness of cultural difference, you will examine your own perceptions and interpretations of the behaviours of others and how this may lead to misunderstandings and (unintentional) oppressive practice. Therefore you will develop an understanding of the impact of culture when working with culturally different clients including the issues that may arise in