Individual and Group Support and Counselling (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

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.

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.