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CNSK 1505: Individual Counselling Skills
Effective date
January 2024
Department
Counselling Skills
School
Continuing Studies
Description
This course builds upon the knowledge and skills gained in previous courses and introduces students to a broader range of counselling skills.
Credits
3.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
CNSK 1502 taken prior or concurrently.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Apply a client-centered approach focused on relative safety and trauma informed practice
- Practice fundamental skills that form the basis of counselling
- Recognize the importance of maintaining a self-care practice, fostering resiliency and well-being
- Conduct themselves in a manner according to professional and ethical standards
- Describe the counselling relationship as informed by the impact of oppression
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 39
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 6
Total Hours: 45
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 6
Total Hours: 45
Instructional Strategies
Lecture, videos, group discussion/work, reflective writing, written practice of skills, readings, practice sessions, transcripts, peer and instructor feedback
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
25 |
Assignment(s) |
|
Assignments |
15 |
Preparation for supervision |
|
Project |
35 |
Final video, case notes, and process journal |
|
Project |
5 |
Reflective paper |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
5 |
Quiz |
|
Participation |
15 |
Professionalism and participation |
Course topics
- • Active listening • Introducing therapeutic relationships – “first session” • Immediacy in counselling • Self disclosure • Transference and counter transference • Stages of Change • Advanced empathy • Use of challenging & confrontation • Ending therapeutic relationships • Self care and building personal resilience
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.