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Master of Counselling

Master of Counselling . “ In the beginning is the relationship ” . What is Counselling?.

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Master of Counselling

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  1. Master of Counselling “In the beginning is the relationship”

  2. What is Counselling? A powerful, professional yet intensely personal relationship between two essentially similar human beings (Bankart, 1997), entered into with the hope that this partnership will help a troubled person to see, think, behave, and relate more congruently, with a reduction in pain and an enhancement of well-being (McLeod, 2003).

  3. Recognizing the Tension in Counselling • Professional ----------------------- Personal • Science ----------------------------- Art • Theoretical ------------------------Technical • Individual ---------------------------- Systems • Need for order -------- Imperative for Change • Not reductionism ----------------- But complexity • ‘Nothing but’ --------------------‘Something more’ • Not ‘either/or’------------------------ But ‘both/and’

  4. Counsellor Knowledge

  5. 6 Pillars of the Master of Counselling • Develop theoretical frameworks to guide practice – knowledge of the counselling literature and research • Develop skills and competencies necessary for effective and responsible counselling • Working with systems and within contexts of organizational dynamics • Working with personal development issues that focus on increasing counsellor effectiveness with clients • Reflecting on ethical practice that respects the well-being of the client, and prioritizes the client-counsellor relationship • Self-care in the helping professions is important to assist professionals in avoiding burnout and undue stress and optimizing effectiveness in counselling

  6. Some Facts About this Masters Program? • Collaborative initiative between the School of Social Work and Human Services and the School of Psychology • Full-time two year program or part-time equivalent • Comprehensive course list • Accredited with PACFA • Attends to the different kinds of knowledge needed by competent, effective, professional counselors, including strong theoretical underpinnings, 2 semesters of interpersonal skills training and 2 semesters of practicum experience • Connected to an industry advisory panel • Working on the ‘self’ of the counsellor

  7. Structure of the Program : Core Courses • Interpersonal Skills in Counselling 1 • Theories of Counselling • Interpersonal Skills and Processes in Counselling Among Diverse Groups • Counselling Practicum • Ethics and Professional Practice Issues in Counselling

  8. Structure of the Program : Courses In Specific Areas • Crisis Counselling • Relationship Counselling • Counselling & Mental Health • Counselling & Violence Issues • Counselling Children & Young People • Understanding and Caring for Those Affected by Loss • Counselling and Health and Capacity Challenges • Family Therapy Traditions: Basic Concepts & Skills

  9. Structure of the Program : Elective Courses (One of) • In their final semester, students are able to select from a variety of elective courses. Examples include but are not limited to: • Applied Gerontology • Career Guidance / Counselling • Substance Abuse and Misuse • Population Health • Social Research • Public Health Psychology

  10. Qualities of an effective counsellor Frame and Stevens-Smith (1995) Pope (1996) • 1. being open 1. acceptance • 2. flexibility 2. emotional stability • 3. positivee3. open-mindedness • 4. cooperative 4. empathy • 5. open to feedback 5. genuineness • 6. awareness of impact on others 6. flexibility • 7. dealing effectively with conflict 7. interest in people • 8. accepting personal responsibility 8. confidence • 9. expressing feelings effectively 9. sensitivity 10. fairness

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