Counselling Approaches and Their Social Context
Course Title
Counselling Approaches and Their Social Context
Course Code
ED5163
Course Outline
A brief introduction to the sociological perspective
- recognising the ways in which social contexts and systems shape a persons’ perception and construction of reality
- developing an understanding of the implications of working as a counsellor in multi disciplinary settings
- An exploration of counselling as an agent of change and/or social control
- introduce theoretical frameworks for other counselling orientations, vital for the ability to understand the place of person centred counselling and to be able to articulate and discuss therapeutic interventions with colleagues from other disciplines
- Within the supportive environment of course groups students will continue the development of personal and professional awareness fundamental to person centred counsellors.
Credit Points
15
Programme Co-ordinator
Alison Shoemark, 01224 274668, a.shoemark@abdn.ac.uk
Team Secretary
Alison Swift, 01224 274895, a.swift@abdn.ac.uk
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