Professional Diploma Programme in General Counselling 輔導專業文憑課程

Objectives
The Programme is intended to meet the following objectives:
1) To equip participants with knowledge and skills in becoming an effective helper;
2) To help participants understand significant human development, personality and counselling theories;
3) To provide participants with substantial training and practice in applying counselling skills.

Course Contents
Participants can complete the Programme within 12-14 months from the date of registration at SCS, CUHK. There are 6 modules in the Programme (total 202 hours):
1. Introduction to Psychology (29 hours)
2. Human Growth and Personality Development (21 hours)
3. Understanding Abnormality (21 hours)
4. Counselling Theories and Approaches (29 hours)
5. Counselling Skills in Practice and Ethical Issues (51 hours)
6. Practicum Supervision (51 hours)

Module 1 Introduction to Psychology
Present a comprehensive introduction to general and experimental psychology to participants:
1. History and nature of psychology
2. Neurobiological basis of psychology
3. Psychological development
4. Sensation and perception
5. Motivation and emotion
6. Learning and memory
7. Language and thought
8. Conflict and stress
9. Social behavior

Module 2 Human Growth and Personality Development
Explore major theories of human growth and development in the realm of psychology:
1. Overview of lifespan developmental psychology
2. Freud’s theory of personality development
3. Erikson’s approach to personality development
4. Development of perception, language and
morality
5. Cognitive and behavioral perspectives
6. Humanistic approaches

Module 3 Understanding Abnormality
Explore and examine major patterns of abnormal behaviors and psychological disorders:
1. Definitions and patterns of abnormal behaviors and psychological disorders
2. Emotional and behavioral disorders
3. Psychotic and cognitive disorders
4. Mental Retardation and Autism

Module 4 Counselling Theories and Approaches
Examine and critically explore major theories of counseling:
1. Contemporary practice of Psychodynamic theories
2. Experiential approaches
3. Cognitive-behavior approaches
4. Constructivist approaches

Module 5 Counselling Skills Practice and Ethical Issues
Explore and acquire fundamental skills in counselling and understand important ethical issues in the profession:
1. Essentials of a counselling relationship
2. Micro skills in counselling
3. Important values and professional ethics in counselling

Module 6 Practicum Supervision
Explore and practice basic skills of counselling:
1. Workshops
- Depression
- Personality difficulties
- Marital conflicts
-Parenting skills
- Adjustment in old age
- Social skills training
2. Counselling practice experiences
3. Self-understanding workshops

Attendance
A minimum of 70% attendance in each module, including practicum, is required.

Award of Certificate
Participants will be awarded the “Professional Diploma in General Counselling” upon fulfilling the following requirements:
1. A minimum of 70% attendance in each module, including
practicum, is required; and
2. Assessment:Participants must pass the assessment of
each module.

Professional Affiliation Prospect
Graduates who are bachelor degree holders may apply for associate members of the Hong Kong Professional Counselling Association.

Acceptance
Subject to the decision of a selection committee, the School reserves the right to make alterations regardsing the instructor, time, place and content of courses offered when necessary.

Alterations
The School reserves the right to make alterations regarding the instrutor, time , place and content of courses offered when necessary.

Continuing Education Fund
This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund. This course is recognised under the Qualifications Framework (QF Level 4).
CEF Course Code: 44F121358
CEF Course Name: Professional Diploma in General Counselling