Course overview
The aim of this course is to enable students to develop knowledge and skills in therapeutic communication and group work that can be applied across occupational therapy practice contexts and professional interactions. Theory, assumptions and skills for therapeutic communication and group work. Principles and application of various approaches used in effective therapeutic relationships and group therapy. Development and application of therapeutic communication skills, including micro-counselling skills for individual and group work. Principles and application of safe, ethical and professional occupational therapy practice in a range of individual and group work contexts. Occupational strategies for sharing and developing ideas and making decisions within groups. Reflection and analysis of one's own practice: individually and in teams. Cultural considerations when working within therapeutic relationships in both individual and group work approaches in a range of contexts.
Course learning outcomes
- Explain key factors to consider when establishing, maintaining and closing therapeutic relationships.
- Discuss key concepts and approaches used for effective therapeutic communication in both individual and group work in practice.
- Identify and demonstrate a range of specific therapeutic communication, micro-counselling skills, and group work skills for occupational therapy practice with individuals and groups.
- Apply a range of therapeutic approaches relevant to occupational therapy practice.
- Reflect upon one's own skills, strengths and limitations and generate appropriate goals for further developing expertise in the use of therapeutic communication and group work.
- Discuss ethical aspects of therapeutic communication and group work in practice.
- Demonstrate professionalism and safe practice in therapeutic relationships and group work contexts.
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Group 1
Class number 68700
Section LEC0
Size 250
Available 250
Class number 64424
Section WS06
Size 24
Available 24
Class number 64425
Section WS05
Size 24
Available 24
Class number 64426
Section WS04
Size 24
Available 24
Class number 64427
Section WS03
Size 24
Available 24
Class number 64428
Section WS02
Size 24
Available 24
Class number 64429
Section WS01
Size 24
Available 24
Class number 64432
Section WS10
Size 24
Available 24
Class number 64433
Section WS09
Size 24
Available 24
Class number 64434
Section WS08
Size 24
Available 24
Class number 64435
Section WS07
Size 24
Available 24
Whyalla
Group 1
Class number 68699
Section LEC0
Size 15
Available 15
Class number 66861
Section WS01
Size 15
Available 15
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