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
02.06.2024 - 05.11.2024
Timing
01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024
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
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 - 12.11.2024
Timing
01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024
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
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