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Unit Outline: COUN2951- Counselling Children and Young People 1 Last updated: Trimester 3 2018 Unit Outline COUN2951: Counselling Children and Young People Unit description This unit introduces students to key theories of development in children and young people. Because of the dependence of children and young people on adults and their early stages of development, counselling practice with children and young people poses unique ethical and legal challenges. A systems perspective for assessment of children and young people in their family, social and cultural contexts will be presented. Students will develop skills in a range of therapeutic interventions and critically compare approaches in terms of their effectiveness, the role of the client, and outcomes. Students will also critically reflect on their personal history and its influence on their countertransference responses to children and young people, and develop skills in maintaining professional boundaries. Course(s) Bachelor of Applied Social Science (BAppSocSc) Bachelor of Counselling (BCouns) Core / Elective Elective Pre-requisite/s Counselling Skills (COUN1001) Workload (hours per week) 9 Credit points 6 Unit learning outcomes On completion of this unit, students will be able to: a) Apply key theories of child and adolescent development to client presentations; b) Apply a systemic perspective to the assessment of children, young people and their families; c) Apply legal and ethical knowledge to counselling practice with children, young people and their families; d) Apply therapeutic approaches and interventions in working with children, young people and their families to case presentations; e) Identify cultural considerations and apply skills for working with diversity; f) Analyse and reflect on personal responses to counselling children and young people; including potential triggers, countertransference and boundaries. Unit Outline: COUN2951- Counselling Children and Young People 2 Last updated: Trimester 3 2018 Textbook The textbook for this unit is: Geldard, K., Geldard, D., & Yin Foo, R. (2018). Counselling children: A practical introduction (5th ed.). London, England: SAGE Publications. Recommended readings The readings list is located under the section requirements of each section for the unit. These readings are selected from journals and books that provide additional information or a different perspective on topics covered in each section. They are from a range of authorities and expand the content of this unit. Studying for this unit The content of this unit has been designed to maximise the learning and the integration of the subject matter. Much of the unit material is specific to the Australian context. Students are encouraged to access additional information relevant to their local context, which will assist in applying the learning and ensuring its relevance. This may include specific legislation, government and professional association resources, and journals. It is important that students’ reading is broad. In general students are expected to: read each section of the unit carefully and make notes new content, and points that are unclear, or in conflict with previous learning or experience complete readings of the text and other readings and resources, making notes on important insights or facts, especially those relevant to your assignments There may be periodic suggestions or issues on which students are asked to deliberate and reflect. Sometimes these are dilemmas or difficult issues associated with the study topic which have no right or wrong answers, but are used to trigger critical thinking. Unit Outline: COUN2951- Counselling Children and Young People 3 Last updated: Trimester 3 2018 Face to Face hours by delivery mode: On Campus – OC: Units studied on campus are designed with 12 three hour classes, totaling 36 contact hours. Online – OL: Teachers will offer a minimum of two Zoom sessions throughout the term. Students are encouraged to participate in interactive activities and engage in the Zoom sessions as these further develop skills and knowledge. Weekend Classes: Units offered as weekend classes must meet the required 36 contact hours. This is made up of 5 classes (9am-5pm) scheduled as per the unit timetable for the enrolled Trimester. Attendance requirements Attendance requirements ensure that students in PACFA-accredited courses meet their training requirements, and that learning outcomes are met for all units offered by the Discipline of Counselling. On-campus attendance requirements for counselling units (for students enrolled in this unit on campus) In this unit provided by the Discipline of Counselling, it is recommended that on- campus students maintain at least 60% attendance. Online recommendation There are no attendance requirements for this unit. Students are encouraged to participate in the online discussion forum for this unit, and must submit all assessments to meet the requirements of this unit. Unit Outline: COUN2951- Counselling Children and Young People 4 Last updated: Trimester 3 2018 Learning activities Learning activities are set in each section of the unit to give opportunities for further learning. They are designed to help students think through and practice the specific skills and general concepts presented in this unit. They do not need to be sent to the academic teacher for marking. However, valuable learning opportunities will be missed by not completing the activities. In studying this unit, students should maintain a learning journal for completing the activities. To structure the learning journal, set aside space for: completing a glossary of new terminology and concepts introduced in this unit notes on unit content and readings answers to learning activities draft assessments. Students can also keep the learning journal electronically. Self-assessment There are self-assessment questions at the end of each section to test students’ understanding of the section’s content. Try to recall the answers to these questions unaided. Write down answers from memory before going back to review the relevant material in the section. Some of the questions require more than simple recall. Some will require synthesising separate issues or different pieces of information. Real learning is not just remembering the reading. It involves owning this knowledge by: reflecting questioning relating theory to personal experience integrating a number of readings on a particular topic or concept paraphrasing. Assignments The assignments for this unit are carefully set so they develop from and support the key concepts and skills of the unit, and are aligned with the learning outcomes for this unit. Unit Outline: COUN2951- Counselling Children and Young People 5 Last updated: Trimester 3 2018 Contents Section 1: The Contexts of Working with Children and Young people Section 2: Developmental Theories Section 3: Physical and Sexual Development Section 4: Cognitive, Emotional and Moral Development Section 5: The Role of the Family and Culture Section 6: Case Management and Counselling of Children, Young people, and their Families and Caregivers Section 7: Legal and Ethical Issues Section 8: Presenting Issues Section 9: Mental Health Issues Section 10: Discipline, Violence and Abuse Issues Section 11: Grief and Loss Issues Section 12: Case Studies Unit Outline: COUN2951- Counselling Children and Young People 6 Last updated: Trimester 3 2018 Assignment summary Please ensure you keep copies of all assignments submitted for this unit. Assignment type Weight Word count Due Date Alignment with learning outcomes Assignment 1: Case Study 50% 2000 words Week 8 a) Apply key theories of child and adolescent development to client presentations b) Apply a systemic perspective to the assessment of children, young people and their families c) Apply legal and ethical knowledge to counselling practice with children, young people and their families d) Apply therapeutic approaches and interventions in working with children, young people and their families to case presentations Assignment 2: Academic Essay 50% 2000 words Week 11 a) Apply key theories of child and adolescent development to client presentations b) Apply a systemic perspective to the assessment of children, young people and their families c) Apply legal and ethical knowledge to counselling practice with children, young people and their families d) Apply therapeutic approaches and interventions in working with children, young people and their families to case presentations e) Identify cultural considerations and apply skills for working with diversity f) Analyse and reflect on personal responses to counselling children and young people; including potential triggers, countertransference and boundaries Unit Outline: COUN2951- Counselling Children and Young People 7 Last updated: Trimester 3 2018 Assignment 1: Case Study Assignment Type Weighting Word Count Date Due Case Study 50% 2000 words Week 8 Purpose: The purpose of this assignment is for students to apply their knowledge of relevant childhood development theories and interventions to a case study. Students will also evaluate the legal and ethical issues relevant to the case study. Process: Using the case study of Jeremy provided in Section 1 (under Case Study: Jeremy), students will discuss the process and content of counselling children and young people, and apply relevant child development theories and therapeutic interventions, using references from this unit. The legal and ethical considerations relevant to the case study will also be evaluated. Your case study should cover the following major points: An introduction that provides a brief overview of issues to be considered in counselling children and young people. The range of developmental issues that could be considered in Jeremy’s case. The types of therapeutic interventions that might be incorporated in counselling Jeremy. A discussion of the relevant ethical and legal issues (e.g. confidentiality) that need to be considered in counselling Jeremy. Unit Outline: COUN2951- Counselling Children and Young People 8 Last updated: Trimester 3 2018 Marking Criteria: Case Study N o t S a ti sf a c to ry S a ti sf a c to ry G o o d V e ry g o o d O u ts ta n d in g Content 1. Clear overview of issues relating to counselling children and young people 2. Examination of the key developmental issues to be considered 3. Explanation of the key therapeutic interventions being utilised 4. Clear overview of the ethical and legal considerations