You are to read the background information before you go into the counselling session.
Background information:
Jeff is a new client who is aged 15. He is attending counselling as his mother recently passed away.
Jeff’s father arranged for this counselling session with Jeff as he has been struggling to deal with his grief.
Today you are going to meet with Jeff for the first time. You will be required to complete the standard process of commencing a new counselling relationship with Jeff.
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§ In this role play you will play the role of the counsellor.
§ Your assessor will play the role of Jeff.
§ You will need to follow the process of an initial counselling interview to establish and confirm the helping relationship.
§ Remember to discuss and document a counselling agreement with Jeff addressing disclosure and other relevant counselling requirements
§ You will need to take notes during the interview to assist in the development of a counselling plan (which you will complete in Assessment Task 4)
Your assessor will be looking to see that you can demonstrate the following:
§ Appropriate communication strategies, including:
– Effective use of body language
– Paraphrasing
– Reflecting feelings
– Appropriate use of open, closed and probing questions
– Summarising
– Reframing
Your assessor will be looking to see that you can:
§ Analyse clients existing information prior to the counselling session
§ Explain the counselling process that will occur throughout the session
§ Organise a counselling contract with the client that addresses disclosure
§ Acknowledge and address client’s concerns or anxieties
§ Determine client needs, expectations and commitment to the counselling
§ Follow a structured approach to counselling sessions
§ Use the counselling session to gather additional client information
§ Discuss client’s priorities and agree on a counselling plan with the client
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You are to read the background information before you go into the counselling session.
Background information:
Sandra is a new client in her mid-30’s. She is single with no children. She has very little in the way of emotional support at home and has come to you as she has been feeling depressed.
Sandra has been receiving counselling elsewhere for the last 2 years but has now transferred to you.
Today you meet Sandra for the first time. During the session you notice Sandra has some cuts on her arms that look like they could be from self-harming. When she sees you looking at her arms she quickly pulls down her sleeves self-consciously.
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§ In this role play you will play the role of the counsellor.
§ Your assessor will play the role of Sandra.
§ You will need to follow the process of an initial counselling interview to establish and confirm the helping relationship.
§ Remember to discuss and document a counselling agreement with Sandra addressing disclosure and other relevant counselling requirements
§ You will need to take notes during the interview to assist in the development of a counselling plan (which you will complete in Assessment Task 4)
Your assessor will be looking to see that you can demonstrate the following:
§ Appropriate communication strategies, including:
§ Effective use of body language
§ Paraphrasing
§ Reflecting feelings
§ Appropriate use of open, closed and probing questions
§ Summarising
§ Reframing
Your assessor will be looking to see that you can:
§ Analyse clients existing information prior to the counselling session
§ Explain the counselling process that will occur throughout the session
§ Organise a counselling contract with the client that addresses disclosure
§ Acknowledge and address client’s concerns or anxieties
§ Determine client needs, expectations and commitment to the counselling
§ Follow a structured approach to counselling sessions
§ Use the counselling session to gather additional client information
§ Identified any indicators of client issues beyond scope of own role, discussed with clients and documented for follow up action
§ Discuss client’s priorities and agree on a counselling plan with the client
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You are to read the background information before you go into the counselling session.
Background information:
Georgina is a new client. Who you will be meeting today for the first time. She is aged in her mid-forties and has two young children aged 8 and 10. She currently lives with her husband in an unhappy relationship. She has sought counselling to assist with her unhappiness in her relationship.
Georgina is seeking counselling as she is in a very unhappy relationship and has no one to confide in. She is hoping counselling will help resolve some of her emotional issues.
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§ In this role play you will play the role of the counsellor.
§ Your assessor will play the role of Georgina.
§ You will need to follow the process of an initial counselling interview to establish and confirm the helping relationship.
§ Remember to discuss and document a counselling agreement with Georgina addressing disclosure and other relevant counselling requirements
§ You will need to take notes during the interview to assist in the development of a counselling plan (which you will complete in Assessment Task 4)
Your assessor will be looking to see that you can demonstrate the following:
§ Appropriate communication strategies, including:
– Effective use of body language
– Paraphrasing
– Reflecting feelings
– Appropriate use of open, closed and probing questions
– Summarising
– Reframing
Your assessor will be looking to see that you can:
§ Analyse clients existing information prior to the counselling session
§ Explain the counselling process that will occur throughout the session
§ Organise a counselling contract with the client that addresses disclosure
§ Acknowledge and address client’s concerns or anxieties
§ Determine client needs, expectations and commitment to the counselling
§ Follow a structured approach to counselling sessions
§ Use the counselling session to gather additional client information
§ Identified any indicators of client issues beyond scope of own role, discussed with clients and documented for follow up action
§ Discuss client’s priorities and agree on a counselling plan with the client
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