Details for Interpersonal Communication Skills

On successfully completing this subject, you will be able to use practical skills for more effective interpersonal communication and basic counselling skills. This subject has been designed to comply with PACFA and ACA training requirement:

*This subject will replace 'SSC412 Counselling Practice I' from Semester 2 (2023) onwards (new code and name only).

Quick Info

Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
Course code: SSC413
Credit points: 10
Subject coordinator: Elizabeth Skinner

Prerequisites

Nil.

Awards offering Interpersonal Communication Skills

This unit is offered as a part of the following awards:

Unit Content

Outcomes

Develop an understanding of foundations of communication and counselling, including wellness, socio-cultural competence and ethical practice;
Develop an understanding of core competencies of counselling and people helping for individuals and groups;
Generate and combine the principles for effective communication, active listening, micro-skills and conflict management into your relational style;
Formulate an approach to ongoing professional development and wellbeing, including critial engagement with peers.

Subject Content

Introduction
The Nature and Purpose of Counselling
Transcultural Issues
Foundational Skills: Core Components
Foundational Skills: Micro-skills
Further Foundational Skills
Counselling with Emotions in Mind
Skills for Promoting Change
Clarifying the Emotional Life of the Client
The Wellness Approach to Transcultural Counselling
Dealing with Challenging Client Issues
Conflict Situations
Counselling and Christian Ministry
Termination/ Closure
Self-Care

This course may be offered in the following formats

Onsite (face-to-face)
Online (e-Learning)
Intensives
Extensive

Please consult your course prospectus or enquire about how and when this course will be offered next at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

Minor Essay (30%)
Skills Demonstration and Critical Reflection (50%)
Exams (20%)

Prescribed Text

Geldard, D., Geldard K. & Foo, R. (2021). Basic personal counselling (9th ed). Melbourne, VIC: Cengage Learning Australia.

Please consult your instructor prior to purchasing any texts.