Course content

The course contributes to in-depth theoretical knowledge and practical competence in central counseling theories and methods. The theoretical knowledge will contribute to understanding, analyzing and justifying how different counselling theories and methods affect a person and organizational system so that the relationship between person and system is developed. The course also covers training and development of communication skills and facilitation of growth and development processes in a relational, holistic and creative perspective.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

The candidate...

• has advanced knowledge of counseling theories and methods, and can analyze and discuss similarities and differences between them.
• has in-depth knowledge of communication skills and facilitation of growth and development processes in the context of counseling theories and methods.
• has complementary knowledge of counseling theories with innovative, holistic, exploratory and creative approaches and methods.

Skills and abilities

The candidate…

• can analyze and apply counselling skills and assess how they relate to different counselling theories and methods.
• can apply communication skills and facilitate growth and development processes in a relational, holistic and creative perspective in counseling contexts.
• can independently and in collaboration with others use creative approaches and facilitate experiential learning and exploration in a development and integration perspective.
• is able to critically reflect on ethical aspects and dilemmas of the counseling role in different relationships, contexts and situations.

General competence

The candidate…

• is able to analyze and assess different counselling needs in a system perspective and apply appropriate approaches based on the problem and challenge in different counselling settings.
• is able to convey and communicate the value of creative knowledge and methods that promote resource development for the individual and the systems they are part of
• can contribute to new thinking and innovation processes within the counseling field.

Learning methods and activities

The learning methods and activities take place through dialog-based teaching that involves active participation from the candidates. The teaching involves the candidates both acquiring theoretical knowledge and practicing practical counseling skills.Longitudinal lectures 2 x 3 hours per week, and two three-day modules. Submission of a video-based counseling interview with a written reflection log and participation in a seminar based on the video-based counseling interview must be passed before the exam. Check Blackboard at the start of the semester for more information about compulsory activities.

Compulsory assignments

• 80% participation in the modules
• Approved presentation of video-based counseling interview with reflection log
• Participation in 80% of the teaching

Specific conditions

Required previous knowledge

Admission to a programme of study is required:

Counselling Science (MRÅDG)

Course materials

Will be announced at the start of the semester.

Credit reductions