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Individual and Group Support and CounsellingLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: TH00CA40

Credits

5 op

Objective

• you are familiar with counselling theory and different perspectives on counselling
• you know how to counsel different clients and client groups systematically and in a goal-oriented way
• you know how to apply different counselling approaches and methods

Content

• counselling as a basic work method of social service professionals
• a solution- and resource-oriented approach
• a systemic approach
• motivating clients to change with the help of motivating discussion
• counselling in electric environments

Enrollment

02.12.2024 - 24.03.2025

Timing

24.03.2025 - 05.05.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning

Unit

Health and Well-being

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

36 - 45

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
  • Kaija Penttala
  • Noora Ahvenjärvi
Groups
  • PSOSS24EN
    Degree Programme in Social Services, Early Childhood Education, S24

Objective

• you are familiar with counselling theory and different perspectives on counselling
• you know how to counsel different clients and client groups systematically and in a goal-oriented way
• you know how to apply different counselling approaches and methods

Content

• counselling as a basic work method of social service professionals
• a solution- and resource-oriented approach
• a systemic approach
• motivating clients to change with the help of motivating discussion
• counselling in electric environments

Teaching methods

Co-operative learning
Independent learning
Exam

Exam schedules

5.5.2025 8.15-9.45 Exam (ET) 10.15-14.45 Group counselling presentations (ET, KP)
3.6.2025 15.30- 17.30 Re-exam (KP)
The date of the second re-exam will be agreed separately

Content scheduling

Attendance is mandatory in this study course, because attendance supports the development of skills needed in the professions in the social services (e.g. professional interaction, dialogicity, knowledge of work methods) which cannot be acquired solely through independent study.

24.3.2025: 10.15-14.45 Orientation, course goals and forming groups on Salo Campus. Counselling as a basic working method for bachelors of social services. Different counselling approaches (theories) and counselling methods. A solution- and resource-oriented approaches, motivational interview. Kaija Penttala
31.3.2025: 9.00-14.00 How to counsel individuals - exercises (independent work)
7.4.2025 10.15-14.45 Counselling presentations (KP)
14.4.2025 9.30-14.45 Roles in a group and the group development process. Communication skills as a part of group counselling. Systemic approach. Noora Ahvenjärvi
28.4.2025 9.00-14.00 Group counselling exercises (independent work).
5.5.2025 10.00-12.00 Exam (ET) 12.30-15.30 Group counselling presentations (NA, KP)
3.6.2025 15.30- 17.30 Re-exam (KP)

Exam
Hohman, M. (2012). Motivational interviewing in social work practice. Guilford Press. pp.1-19.
McLeod, J. An introduction to counselling. E-book. Adapted version. pp. 78-83, 122-204, 225-242.
Lectures.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Guidance exercises and teamwork
pass/fail
Exam F-5

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student demonstrates significant shortcomings in responsibility and engagement when participating in group activities and course-related interactions:
-there is a lack of active participation in discussions and interactions throughout the course or
-considerable development is needed in establishing goal-oriented approaches and planning for counselling individuals and groups.
OR
-The student has not demonstrated the ability to differentiate between counselling and other forms of interaction.
-There is insufficient evidence of understanding the stages of group development and the corresponding roles and responsibilities of the facilitator at each stage.
-The student has not shown familiarity with various approaches or methods of guidance.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student has completed the tasks of individual and group counselling and has participated successfully in group activities and interactions in the course, and
- shows that student knows how to distinguish professional guidance from other types of interaction
- shows that student knows the development stages of the group
- demonstrates familiarity with some counselling approaches and methods

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student has completed the tasks of individual and group counselling and has participated successfully in group activities and interactions in the course, and
- shows that student understands guidance as a form of professional interaction
- shows that student knows the development stages of the group and the counsellor's tasks in the different stages
- shows that student knows different approaches and methods of counselling

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has completed the tasks of individual and group counselling and has participated successfully in group activities and interactions in the course, and
- demonstrates excellent understanding of counselling as a form of professional interaction
- shows excellent knowledge of the group's development stages and the supervisor's duties in the various stages of guidance
- shows that he has a comprehensive knowledge of the various approaches and methods of counselling

Enrollment

02.12.2024 - 12.03.2025

Timing

12.03.2025 - 22.05.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Health and Well-being

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

36 - 45

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
  • Kaija Penttala
  • Noora Ahvenjärvi
Groups
  • AVOSOSERK25V

Objective

• you are familiar with counselling theory and different perspectives on counselling
• you know how to counsel different clients and client groups systematically and in a goal-oriented way
• you know how to apply different counselling approaches and methods

Content

• counselling as a basic work method of social service professionals
• a solution- and resource-oriented approach
• a systemic approach
• motivating clients to change with the help of motivating discussion
• counselling in electric environments

Evaluation scale

H-5

Enrollment

02.12.2024 - 25.03.2025

Timing

01.01.2025 - 31.07.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning

Unit

Health and Well-being

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

66 - 75

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
  • Kaija Penttala
  • Katri Viippo
Groups
  • PSOSTK25

Objective

• you are familiar with counselling theory and different perspectives on counselling
• you know how to counsel different clients and client groups systematically and in a goal-oriented way
• you know how to apply different counselling approaches and methods

Content

• counselling as a basic work method of social service professionals
• a solution- and resource-oriented approach
• a systemic approach
• motivating clients to change with the help of motivating discussion
• counselling in electric environments

Evaluation scale

H-5

Enrollment

02.06.2024 - 05.11.2024

Timing

05.11.2024 - 17.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning

Unit

Health and Well-being

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

46 - 55

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
  • Katri Viippo
  • Noora Ahvenjärvi
Groups
  • PSOSTS24

Objective

• you are familiar with counselling theory and different perspectives on counselling
• you know how to counsel different clients and client groups systematically and in a goal-oriented way
• you know how to apply different counselling approaches and methods

Content

• counselling as a basic work method of social service professionals
• a solution- and resource-oriented approach
• a systemic approach
• motivating clients to change with the help of motivating discussion
• counselling in electric environments

Evaluation scale

H-5

Enrollment

02.06.2024 - 01.11.2024

Timing

01.11.2024 - 10.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Health and Well-being

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

46 - 55

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
  • Katri Viippo
  • Noora Ahvenjärvi
Groups
  • PSOSS24V

Objective

• you are familiar with counselling theory and different perspectives on counselling
• you know how to counsel different clients and client groups systematically and in a goal-oriented way
• you know how to apply different counselling approaches and methods

Content

• counselling as a basic work method of social service professionals
• a solution- and resource-oriented approach
• a systemic approach
• motivating clients to change with the help of motivating discussion
• counselling in electric environments

Evaluation scale

H-5

Enrollment

02.12.2023 - 05.04.2024

Timing

01.01.2024 - 17.05.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning

Unit

Health and Well-being

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

36 - 45

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
  • Kaija Penttala
  • Katri Viippo
Groups
  • PSOSS23EN

Objective

• you are familiar with counselling theory and different perspectives on counselling
• you know how to counsel different clients and client groups systematically and in a goal-oriented way
• you know how to apply different counselling approaches and methods

Content

• counselling as a basic work method of social service professionals
• a solution- and resource-oriented approach
• a systemic approach
• motivating clients to change with the help of motivating discussion
• counselling in electric environments

Materials

Hohman, M. (2012). Motivational interviewing in social work practice. Guilford Press. Partly.

Ratner, H., & Yusuf, D. (2015). Brief Coaching with Children and Young People: A Solution Focused Approach (1st ed.). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315743684 E-book

Kirjavainen, H., Peltola, J., Yli-Mattila, E., Terkola, T., Putrus, F., Mattus, M., Raitmaa, S., & Puukka, N. (2023) Getting to Grips with Digital Networks – Digital Networking Handbook for Counselling Professionals. TUAS.
https://www.theseus.fi/handle/10024/811627

McLeod, J. An introduction to counselling. E-book. Adapted version. pp. 78-83, 122-204, 225-242.


Changes are possible.

Teaching methods

Lectures
Co-operative learning
Exam

Exam schedules

Exam 10.5.2024 8.15-9.45
Retake 22.5.2024 15-17 Register for the retake exam via e-mail to the responsible teacher.
Retake 5.6.2024 15-17 Register for the retake exam via e-mail to the responsible teacher.

Content scheduling

5.4.2024: 10.15-15.15 Orientation, course goals and forming groups on Salo Campus. Counselling as a basic working method for bachelors of social services. Different counselling approaches (theories) and counselling methods. A solution- and resource-oriented approaches, systemic approach, motivational interview. Kaija Penttala
12.4.2024: 9.00-14.00 How to counsel individuals - exercises (independent work)
19.4.2024 10.15-15.15 Counselling presentations (KP)
26.4.2024 9.00-15.00 Roles in a group and the group development process. Communication skills as a part of group counselling. Online counselling Katri Viippo
3.5.2024 9.00-14.00 Group counselling exercises (independent work).
10.5.2024 8.15-9.45 Exam 10-14.30 Group counselling presentations (KV)

Exam
Hohman, M. (2012). Motivational interviewing in social work practice. Guilford Press. pp.1-19.
McLeod, J. An introduction to counselling. E-book. Adapted version. pp. 78-83, 122-204, 225-242.
Lectures.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Enrollment

02.12.2023 - 26.03.2024

Timing

01.01.2024 - 31.07.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Health and Well-being

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

26 - 35

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
  • Katri Viippo
  • Meeri Rusi
Groups
  • AVOSOSERK24V

Objective

• you are familiar with counselling theory and different perspectives on counselling
• you know how to counsel different clients and client groups systematically and in a goal-oriented way
• you know how to apply different counselling approaches and methods

Content

• counselling as a basic work method of social service professionals
• a solution- and resource-oriented approach
• a systemic approach
• motivating clients to change with the help of motivating discussion
• counselling in electric environments

Evaluation scale

H-5

Enrollment

02.12.2023 - 26.03.2024

Timing

01.01.2024 - 31.07.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning

Unit

Health and Well-being

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

46 - 55

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
  • Katri Viippo
  • Meeri Rusi
Groups
  • PSOSTK24

Objective

• you are familiar with counselling theory and different perspectives on counselling
• you know how to counsel different clients and client groups systematically and in a goal-oriented way
• you know how to apply different counselling approaches and methods

Content

• counselling as a basic work method of social service professionals
• a solution- and resource-oriented approach
• a systemic approach
• motivating clients to change with the help of motivating discussion
• counselling in electric environments

Evaluation scale

H-5

Enrollment

02.06.2023 - 07.11.2023

Timing

01.08.2023 - 12.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning

Unit

Health and Well-being

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

40 - 65

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
  • Katri Viippo
  • Sirppa Kinos
Groups
  • PSOSTS23

Objective

• you are familiar with counselling theory and different perspectives on counselling
• you know how to counsel different clients and client groups systematically and in a goal-oriented way
• you know how to apply different counselling approaches and methods

Content

• counselling as a basic work method of social service professionals
• a solution- and resource-oriented approach
• a systemic approach
• motivating clients to change with the help of motivating discussion
• counselling in electric environments

Evaluation scale

H-5

Enrollment

02.06.2023 - 12.11.2023

Timing

01.08.2023 - 13.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Health and Well-being

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 39

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
  • Katri Viippo
  • Sirppa Kinos
Groups
  • PSOSS23V

Objective

• you are familiar with counselling theory and different perspectives on counselling
• you know how to counsel different clients and client groups systematically and in a goal-oriented way
• you know how to apply different counselling approaches and methods

Content

• counselling as a basic work method of social service professionals
• a solution- and resource-oriented approach
• a systemic approach
• motivating clients to change with the help of motivating discussion
• counselling in electric environments

Evaluation scale

H-5

Enrollment

02.01.2023 - 31.03.2023

Timing

17.03.2023 - 31.07.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Health and Well-being

Campus

Salo IoT Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

20 - 39

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
  • Kaija Penttala
  • Meeri Rusi
Groups
  • PSOSS22EN

Objective

• you are familiar with counselling theory and different perspectives on counselling
• you know how to counsel different clients and client groups systematically and in a goal-oriented way
• you know how to apply different counselling approaches and methods

Content

• counselling as a basic work method of social service professionals
• a solution- and resource-oriented approach
• a systemic approach
• motivating clients to change with the help of motivating discussion
• counselling in electric environments

Content scheduling

27.3.2023: 9-11.30 Orientation, course goals and forming groups on Salo Campus. Counselling as a basic working method for bachelors of social services. Different counselling approaches (theories) and counselling methods (empowerment-based methods). Meeri Rusi ja Kaija Penttala
3.4.2023: 10-12.30 Different counselling approaches and counselling methods continues (systemic approach). Motivational interview.
ti 11.4.2023: 9-14 How to counsel individuals - exercises (independent work)
17.4.2023 10.00-12.00 Roles in a group and the group development process. Communication skills as a part of group counselling. Kaija Penttala
12.45-15.30 Online counselling. Meeri Rusi
24.4.2023: 9-14 Group counselling exercises (independent work).
8.4.2023: 9-14 Presentations
15.5.2023: 10-12.00 Group exam

Evaluation scale

H-5

Enrollment

02.12.2022 - 31.03.2023

Timing

01.01.2023 - 31.07.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Health and Well-being

Campus

Kupittaa Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

40 - 65

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
  • Kaija Penttala
  • Meeri Rusi
Groups
  • PSOSTK23

Objective

• you are familiar with counselling theory and different perspectives on counselling
• you know how to counsel different clients and client groups systematically and in a goal-oriented way
• you know how to apply different counselling approaches and methods

Content

• counselling as a basic work method of social service professionals
• a solution- and resource-oriented approach
• a systemic approach
• motivating clients to change with the help of motivating discussion
• counselling in electric environments

Evaluation scale

H-5

Enrollment

02.12.2022 - 12.04.2023

Timing

01.01.2023 - 31.07.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Health and Well-being

Campus

Location-independent

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 39

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
  • Kaija Penttala
  • Meeri Rusi
Groups
  • AVOSOSERK23V

Objective

• you are familiar with counselling theory and different perspectives on counselling
• you know how to counsel different clients and client groups systematically and in a goal-oriented way
• you know how to apply different counselling approaches and methods

Content

• counselling as a basic work method of social service professionals
• a solution- and resource-oriented approach
• a systemic approach
• motivating clients to change with the help of motivating discussion
• counselling in electric environments

Evaluation scale

H-5

Enrollment

16.08.2022 - 06.11.2022

Timing

07.11.2022 - 18.12.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Health and Well-being

Campus

Kupittaa Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

10 - 39

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
  • Anne Merta
  • Noora Kumpulainen
  • Sirppa Kinos
  • Anne Lämsä
Groups
  • PSOSS22V

Objective

• you are familiar with counselling theory and different perspectives on counselling
• you know how to counsel different clients and client groups systematically and in a goal-oriented way
• you know how to apply different counselling approaches and methods

Content

• counselling as a basic work method of social service professionals
• a solution- and resource-oriented approach
• a systemic approach
• motivating clients to change with the help of motivating discussion
• counselling in electric environments

Evaluation scale

H-5

Enrollment

16.08.2022 - 06.11.2022

Timing

07.11.2022 - 18.12.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Health and Well-being

Campus

Kupittaa Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

10 - 60

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
  • Sirppa Kinos
  • Marjo Vähäkangas
Groups
  • PSOSTS22

Objective

• you are familiar with counselling theory and different perspectives on counselling
• you know how to counsel different clients and client groups systematically and in a goal-oriented way
• you know how to apply different counselling approaches and methods

Content

• counselling as a basic work method of social service professionals
• a solution- and resource-oriented approach
• a systemic approach
• motivating clients to change with the help of motivating discussion
• counselling in electric environments

Evaluation scale

H-5

Enrollment

01.01.2021 - 29.03.2022

Timing

01.01.2022 - 31.07.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Health and Well-being

Campus

Salo IoT Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
  • Heidi Ristseppä
  • Sirppa Kinos
Groups
  • PSOSK22V

Objective

• you are familiar with counselling theory and different perspectives on counselling
• you know how to counsel different clients and client groups systematically and in a goal-oriented way
• you know how to apply different counselling approaches and methods

Content

• counselling as a basic work method of social service professionals
• a solution- and resource-oriented approach
• a systemic approach
• motivating clients to change with the help of motivating discussion
• counselling in electric environments

Evaluation scale

H-5

Enrollment

01.01.2021 - 28.03.2022

Timing

01.01.2022 - 31.07.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Health and Well-being

Campus

Kupittaa Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 60

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
  • Heidi Ristseppä
  • Sirppa Kinos
  • Meeri Rusi
Groups
  • PSOSTK22

Objective

• you are familiar with counselling theory and different perspectives on counselling
• you know how to counsel different clients and client groups systematically and in a goal-oriented way
• you know how to apply different counselling approaches and methods

Content

• counselling as a basic work method of social service professionals
• a solution- and resource-oriented approach
• a systemic approach
• motivating clients to change with the help of motivating discussion
• counselling in electric environments

Evaluation scale

H-5