This subject introduces students to assessment protocols, within a legal and ethical framework, in the guidance and counselling field. Both quantitative and qualitative assessment techniques used with clients through the counselling process are explored. Students demonstrate knowledge, understanding and skills in assessment as they engage with case conceptualisation, intervention plans, case reporting, and progress notes. Current trends influencing assessment in areas including intercultural sensitivity, trauma, wellbeing, and sustainability are explored.

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34704 Master of Guidance and Counselling

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ED5857 - Assessment and Case Conceptualisation

Assessment and Case Conceptualisation

Demonstrate advanced understanding of recent developments in guidance and counselling assessment relating to a range of issues including the tropics, sustainability, Indigenous, rural, and regional wellbeing, and other forms of vulnerability

Demonstrate advanced and integrated understanding of theoretical and professional knowledge specific to ethical codes, ethical reasoning and ethical requirements as outlined by the Australian Counselling Association or the Singapore Association for Counselling

Identify, theorise and design solutions for complex issues across a range of guidance and counselling practice contexts exercising specialised knowledge and adaptability

Interpret, evaluate, generate and justify complex ideas, conclusions and professional decisions to specialist and non-specialist stakeholders, using advanced speaking, reading, writing, listening, technological / digital, numeracy and advocacy skills

Critically review, analyse and synthesise current theoretical propositions and professional practice in guidance and counselling assessment, including multicultural applications