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Unit number:     COU 266 

Unit title:           Counselling Children - A Practical Approach

Credit value:      3 credits

Description:       This course takes a practical all-round approach to child counselling, including the use of play therapy techniques. The basic counselling framework is explained in terms of goals, the relationship between counsellor and child, and the qualities needed by a children’s counsellor. The history of work with children is reviewed and a theoretical chapter explains the processes of change. Essential child counselling skills are introduced in a step-by-step way with examples. The psychodynamics of child counselling is outlined. A range of instructions and techniques for play therapy is given using different media and activities. The use of worksheets is introduced and a range of sample worksheets is given.

Key textbook:  Geldard, Kathryn and Geldard, David. Counselling Children: A Practical Introduction. Second Edition, Sage Publications, 2002.

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