Course overview
The aim of this course is to develop in-depth knowledge of individual and group counselling skills for recovery based therapeutic relationships and practice Recovery values, strengths-based practice, person and family centred care, lived experience and consumer perspectives, counselling skills and processes used in recovery orientated care, trauma informed care, cultural safety, reflective practice, therapeutic use of self, the peer workforce, dignity of risk and ethical considerations in counselling, planning and evaluation of individual and group recovery programs, leadership and facilitation skills.
Course learning outcomes
- Apply counselling skills and processes for the therapeutic use of self in mental health care
- Critically reflect on skills and attitudes for effectively responding to the lived experience and strengths of consumers and carers
- Demonstrate knowledge and strategies for engaging consumers and carers in individual and group recovery programs
- Plan and evaluate individual and group recovery programs
- Demonstrate group leadership and facilitation skills
- Demonstrate skills in providing culturally safe mental health care for individuals and groups
- Identify and respond to ethical issues associated with individual and group counselling practice
Degree list
The following degrees include this course