Module Details

Module Code: COUN6003
Title: Coun Skills Foundation 1
Long Title: Coun Skills Foundation 1
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 7620 - Counselling
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: This module will enable students to develop and practise the initial skills of counselling and helping, with particular emphasis on reflective listening skills.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Form an empathic and attuned relationship with the client.
LO2 Make effective use of reflective listening skills.
LO3 Reflect on his/her own process and manage him/herself appropriately during the skills training.
LO4 Receive and use feedback in a non-defensive and insightful way.
LO5 Give feedback to other group members in an insightful and appropriately sensitive manner.
LO6 Carry out a competent review of the reflective listening skills interview.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
11863 COUN6003 Coun Skills Foundation 1
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Reflective listening skills
The focus of the module is on the development of reflective listening skills and initial exploration skills. The method is experiential learning. 1. The student will complete two taped counselling interviews with another student. 2. A review of the interview will be facilitated by the Skills Tutor. Peer and tutor feedback on the interview will be provided as well as the student’s own feedback. 3. The student will write a commentary on each interview. 4. The tutor will coach students on the use of reflective listening skills and initial exploration skills.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 70
Timing Every Second Week Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Counselling practice assessment
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 30
Timing Every Second Week Learning Outcomes 6
Assessment Description
Counselling skills practice review
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

This module has no Full Time workload.
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Work experience, skills practice and review. Every Week 3.00 3
Lab Contact Skills practice session. Every Third Week 1.00 3
Independent Learning Non Contact Reading, viewing video/DVD. Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 9.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • D. Corydon Hammond, Dean H. Hepworth, Veon G. Smith. (2002), Improving Therapeutic Communication: A Guide for Developing Effective Techniques, Jossey-Bass, San Franscisco, [ISBN: 978-0787948061].
  • Robert Bolton. (2011), People Skills, Simon and Schuster, New York, [ISBN: 9788073181128].
  • Gerard Egan. (2013), The Skilled Helper, 10th. Brooks/Cole Publishing Co., Pacific Grove CA, [ISBN: 9781285065786].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • J. Sutton & W. Stewart. (2013), Learning to Counsel, How To Books Ltd, Oxford UK, [ISBN: 9781845283254].
  • F. Ballantine Dykes, B. Kopp, T. Postings. (2014), Counselling Skills and Studies, Sage, London, [ISBN: 9871446294024].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_HCOUI_6 Certificate in Counselling Skills 1 Mandatory
CR_HCOUN_6 Higher Certificate in Arts in Counselling Skills 1 Mandatory