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Teaching of Counseling

This course, Techniques of Counselling, is designed for Master's degree students in Guidance and Counselling. It provides an understanding of various counselling techniques applicable in educational and other helping environments. The course explores counselling processes, procedures, and their applications within the Nigerian context. It aims to equip students with the knowledge to assist clients effectively using diverse techniques derived from counselling theories, preparing them for leadership roles in the education sector.

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208h
Study Time
13
Weeks
16h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Counselling TechniquesGuidanceCounselling ProceduresCounselling SkillsEthical Counselling

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
🔬
Learning Type
Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Counselling Principles

2

Counselling Approaches

3

Counselling Methods

4

Counselling Techniques

5

Counselling Skills

6

Counselling Procedures

7

Interview Skills

8

Ethical Considerations

Total Topics8 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

School Counsellor

Apply your skills in this growing field

Rehabilitation Counsellor

Apply your skills in this growing field

Marriage Counsellor

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Career Counsellor

Apply your skills in this growing field

Mental Health Counsellor

Apply your skills in this growing field

Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

EducationHealthcareSocial ServicesRehabilitation CentersCorrectional Facilities

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Overview

2h

Unit 1: Overview of the Concept and Principles of Counselling

2 study hours
  • •Define counselling, differentiate between its types, and understand the principles.
  • •Reflect on the role of a counsellor and the characteristics they should possess.
Week
2

Module 1: Overview

2h

Unit 2: Counselling Approaches

2 study hours
  • •Explore different counselling approaches, including Adlerian, behavioural, and humanistic therapies.
  • •Compare and contrast cognitive analytic therapy with cognitive behavioural therapy.
Week
3

Module 1: Overview

2h

Unit 3: Methods, Techniques and Strategies of Counselling

2 study hours
  • •Differentiate between methods, techniques, and strategies of counselling.
  • •Understand the relationships among these concepts and their application in counselling.
Week
4

Module 1: Overview

2h

Unit 4: Counselling Skills 1

2 study hours
  • •Explain counselling skills, including listening, questioning, and summarization.
  • •Practice using these skills in simulated counselling scenarios.
Week
5

Module 1: Overview

2h

Unit 5: Counselling Skills 2

2 study hours
  • •Explore advanced counselling skills such as reframing, paraphrasing, and empathy.
  • •Apply these skills to address client issues and promote self-awareness.
Week
6

Module 2: Counselling Processes

2h

Unit 1: Counselling Procedures and Processes

2 study hours
  • •Discuss counselling procedures and processes, including initiation, reception, and problem identification.
  • •Understand the roles of both counsellor and client in the counselling relationship.
Week
7

Module 2: Counselling Processes

2h

Unit 2: Interview Skill in Counselling

2 study hours
  • •Highlight the goals and objectives of interview skill in counselling.
  • •Practice effective questioning techniques and rapport-building strategies.
Week
8

Module 2: Counselling Processes

2h

Unit 3: Counselling Techniques

2 study hours
  • •Explore various counselling techniques, including confrontation, systematic desensitization, and assertive training.
  • •Understand the characteristics, purposes, and usefulness of each technique.
Week
9

Module 2: Counselling Processes

2h

Unit 4: Types of Counselling Techniques 1

2 study hours
  • •List and explain any four techniques of counselling.
  • •Apply confrontation, systematic desensitization, and assertive training techniques.
Week
10

Module 2: Counselling Processes

2h

Unit 5: Types of Counselling Techniques 2

2 study hours
  • •Apply behaviour contract, modelling and role play, cognitive restructuring and self-control techniques.
  • •Understand the characteristics, purposes, and usefulness of each technique.
Week
11

Module 3: Application and Ethics

2h

Unit 1: Types of Counselling Techniques 3

2 study hours
  • •Apply values clarification, case studies, simulation and behaviour modification techniques.
  • •Understand the characteristics, purposes, and usefulness of each technique.
Week
12

Module 3: Application and Ethics

2h

Unit 2: Application of Counselling Techniques

2 study hours
  • •List and explain the steps involved in the application of counselling techniques.
  • •Demonstrate the processes involved in applying counselling techniques during counselling sessions.
Week
13

Module 3: Application and Ethics

4h

Unit 3: Ethics of Counselling Techniques

2 study hours
  • •Discuss five ethics of counselling techniques.
  • •Understand the ethical considerations in the use of counselling techniques.

Unit 5: Problems and Challenges of Counselling Techniques

2 study hours
  • •Discuss five problems and challenges of counselling techniques.
  • •Understand the problems and challenges that counsellor may face in the process of using counselling techniques.

This study schedule is in beta and may not be accurate. Please use it as a guide and consult the course outline for the most accurate information.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create concept maps linking counselling theories to specific techniques (e.g., Cognitive Therapy -> Cognitive Restructuring).

2

Practice applying different counselling skills (listening, questioning, empathy) in simulated scenarios.

3

Review ethical guidelines and case studies to understand ethical decision-making in counselling.

4

Focus on understanding the stages of the counselling process and the counsellor's role at each stage.

5

Prepare examples of how to adapt counselling techniques to suit the Nigerian cultural context.

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