ECC 522 Skills and Approaches in School Counselling

This course gives the future school counsellor an introduction to practices and processes applicable to the school environment. Topics include comprehensive school counselling, interviewing skills, deepening the therapeutic alliance and professional documentation for intake and referral.  Students review regional policies and guidelines related to the scope of practice for school counsellors in a multicultural context. This course gives the future school counsellor an overview of how a well-organized counselling program contributes to children’s growth and a positive school climate.   

Credits

3

Outcomes

1. This course will prepare students to:
2. Examine and analyze essential counselling skills.
3. Explore school counselling delivery systems that support the academic achievement and social emotional wellbeing of students.
4. Examine components of a comprehensive school counselling program in accordance with best practices.
5. Evaluate collaborative practices between organizations.