Last modified: 20 Jun 2025 15:09
This on-campus counselling skills course will introduce students to the foundational knowledge and practice experience to start to engage in helping conversations based on the embedded counselling model
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 1 |
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| Term | First Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | Yes |
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One or more of these courses have a limited number of places. Priority access will be given to students for whom this course is compulsory. Please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions for more details on this process.
During the Counselling Skills 1, students will develop skills and knowledge including:
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 50 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 18 | Feedback Weeks | 21 | |
| Feedback |
Essay based on the theory of basic counselling skills and the helping relationship Written feedback will be given |
Word Count | 2000 | |
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Understand | Be able to explain the qualities and skills which are important in the process of creating a helping relationship, including acceptance, genuineness and empathy |
| Conceptual | Understand | Be able to explain the difference between formal counselling and embedded counselling |
| Procedural | Understand | Show understanding and ability to use basic listening and responding skills within different settings |
| Reflection | Apply | Be able to describe and start to apply the essential connection between effective use of self-awareness and helping relationships |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 50 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 18 | Feedback Weeks | 21 | |
| Feedback |
Word Count: 2,000 A portfolio of reflective writing focussing on class engagement and practical work Written feedback will be provided |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Understand | Be able to explain the qualities and skills which are important in the process of creating a helping relationship, including acceptance, genuineness and empathy |
| Conceptual | Understand | Be able to explain the difference between formal counselling and embedded counselling |
| Procedural | Understand | Show understanding and ability to use basic listening and responding skills within different settings |
| Reflection | Apply | Be able to describe and start to apply the essential connection between effective use of self-awareness and helping relationships |
There are no assessments for this course.
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Understand | Be able to explain the difference between formal counselling and embedded counselling |
| Procedural | Understand | Show understanding and ability to use basic listening and responding skills within different settings |
| Conceptual | Understand | Be able to explain the qualities and skills which are important in the process of creating a helping relationship, including acceptance, genuineness and empathy |
| Reflection | Apply | Be able to describe and start to apply the essential connection between effective use of self-awareness and helping relationships |
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