Essential knowledge: The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role These include knowledge of: Difference in grief in men, women, children and young people Own prejudices and stereotyping attitudes and behaviour about grief and loss and the potential influence these may have on counselling practice Limitations imposed on the counsellor - client relationship as a result of professional and ethical responsibility in the context of an unequal balance of power in the counselling setting Limitations to the effectiveness or usefulness of counselling practice in some circumstances and appropriate for client referral when necessary Contracting and reaching agreements with client about the nature, process and expected timeframes and responsibilities of counsellor and client within the provisions of counselling Importance and opportunities for continuing professional development and maintaining a professional level of self awareness of current scientific and professional information and education in the area of grief and loss Indicators and dynamics of domestic and family violence and complexities of interpersonal interactions, e.g. power, abuse and conflict and impact of these on grief process Procedures and instruments to screen for abuse before, during and after couple or family counselling and any additional safety planning requirements and procedures for clients and staff Referral options and pathways to support clients seeking interventions and supports beyond or in conjunctions with counselling e.g. group support for grief The importance and intent of counsellor participation in supervision Relevant state and federal legislation applicable to counselling practice Limitations of confidentiality that may arise in the counselling setting Contemporary research and approaches to grief and loss counselling in diverse cultural contexts Developmental stages and how grief is likely to affect young people and children Critical understanding and appreciation of the main approaches used in grief counselling Critical understanding of the theories of major grief counselling approaches Stages of human development and how this knowledge applies to counselling practice Human diversity including culture, gender, age, ability, class, sexuality, spirituality and ethnicity continued ... |