Unit Y/601/7299 The professional context of counselling

1.1 Identify different forms of helping relationships. This means provide a list and description of different forms of helping relationships including job roles/voluntary activities where helping relationships may occur.

1.2 Define counselling. Provide a published definition of counselling, referencing where it came from, and give an explanation of what your own understanding of counselling is.

1.3 Describe how counselling is different from other helping relationships. Give examples.

2.1 Identify the key features of at least three major therapeutic models. Include the historical background and key principles of these different models. 

2.2 Describe the client issues which could be helped by the models chosen. 

2.3 Outline potential barriers to each of the models chosen.

3.1 Identify the key features of one recognised ethical framework for good practice in counselling.

3.2 Summarise the key requirements of legislation relevant to counselling practice.

3.3 Describe the key features which ensure that counselling takes place in a suitable and safe environment.

3.4 Summarise the importance of equal opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice.

Unit Y/601/7300 Communication skills in helping relationships

1.1 Identify the different forms of communication used in a helping relationship.

1.2 Identify the communication skills used in a helping relationship. Think about what you consider to be the qualities of a good listener? 

1.3 Outline how each skill might be used.

2.5 Identify and describe a range of barriers to communication, including physical, environmental, psychological, social and cultural factors which can interfere with or distort communication.

2.6 Describe ways to overcome barriers to communication.

Unit Y/601/7301 An introduction to personal development

1.1 Identify and explain your own values and beliefs.

Refer to exercises you have been involved in during class, group discussion and any learning away from college.

1.2 Outline how these values and beliefs could have an effect on helping relationships.

Think about the role of helper and how your own beliefs may impact on any helping relationships. Use examples.

1.3 Identify and describe your own motivation for helping others.

Think about your reasons for being on the course. What is it about you that motivates you to want to help others?

1.4 Identify and describe your own blocks to listening and learning.

Be honest – what challenges might you face in listening?

1.5 Describe the benefits to giving and receiving feedback for personal development.

2.1 Identify your own personal skills and qualities which are strengths in relation to a helping relationship.

2.2 Identify areas for development in your personal skills and qualities in relation to a helping relationship.

2.3 Plan how to develop these skills and qualities in the future.