Counselling Frameworks
1.         What is Counselling?
2.         Contemporary Counselling Models
3.         Mind body spirit connections in human  functioning— holistic care

Counselling Skills and Ethics
            1.         Confidentiality and Transference Issues
            2.         Supervision and Support
            3.         The Counselling Interview
            4.         Questioning and Listening—Micro skills
            5.         Recording
            6.         Statutory Requirements
            7.         Insurances
            8.         Policy Writing and Research

Networking
            1.         Developing Networks of Support for Clients
            2.         Relational Issues between Counsellors
            3.         Responsible Referral
            4.         Leadership in Human Services
            5.         Case Work and Case Management
           

Counselling Techniques
            1.         Mediation and Conflict Resolution
            2.         Strength Based Strategies
            3.         Body Based Work—Relaxation
            4.         Cognitive/Behavioural Interventions
            5.         Critical Incident Debriefing
            6.         Suicide Intervention
            7.         Children's counselling

Communication
1. Relating to Difficult or Aggressive People
2. Drawing out the Shy Person
3. Cross Cultural Issues
4. Assertiveness/Self Esteem/ Boundary Issues
5. Self Disclosure
6. Working with Indigenous people

Mind/Body/Spirit Connections
1. Recent Research
2. Relationship to Counselling Models
3. Sleep Disorders
4. Nutrition
5. Sexual Relationships
6. Memory and Learning

Psychopathology
1. Diagnosis
2. Dual Diagnosis
3. Depression
4. Suicide Intervention
5. Anxiety
6. Trauma
7. Psychotic Disturbances

Issues
1. Family Violence
2. Child Protection/Youth Work
3. Sexual Abuse
4. Family Counselling
5. Relationship Counselling
6. Grief and Loss;
7. Disability Issues
8. Life Transitions Counselling/ Careers

Styles of Training
1.Lectures
2.Discussion
3. Student Led Learning
4. Group Work
5. Counselling Practice
6. Case Studies
7. Role Play
8. Literature Reviews

Counselling Practice
1. Non government agencies
2. Government Departments
3. In Voluntary Service
4. Family and Friends
5. Peer support within an organisation

Commitment to Ongoing Learning
1. A Framework for Learning
2. An enquiring mind
3. Peer Support/Counselling
4. Supervision
5. Self Care
6. Professional Development

Unit Code

Unit Name

1

HLTOHS300A

Contribute to OHS processes

C

2

HLTHIR403B

Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers

C

3

CHCCSL508A

Apply legal and ethical responsibilities in counselling practice

C

4

CHCCSL504A

Apply personality and development theories
           

C

5

CHCCSL505A

Apply learning theories in counselling
           

C

6

CHCCSL506A

Apply counselling therapies to address a range of client issues

C

7

CHCCSL502A

Apply specialist interpersonal and counselling interview skills

C

8

CHCCSL501A

Work within a structured counselling process
           

C

9

CHCCSL503A

Facilitate the counselling relationship

C

10

CHCCSL512A

Determine suitability of client for counselling services
           

C

11

CHCCSL507A

Support clients in decision-making processes
           

C

12

CHCCSL509A

Reflect and improve upon counselling skills
           

C

13

CHCCM503C

Develop, facilitate and monitor all aspects of case management

C

14

CHCCS514A

Assess and respond to individuals at risk
           

C

15

CHCCS417A

Provide support and care relating to suicide bereavement

E

16

CHCCS426A

Provide support and care relating to loss and grief           

E

17

CHCCSL513A

Apply somatic distress reduction techniques

E