The course provides students with the knowledge of counselling by focusing on developing a critical understanding of the theoretical basis of counselling, counselling in an ‘African’ context, the skills required for counselling and the ethical, legal, and professional issues associated with the practice of counselling in the workplace. This will facilitate a critical understanding of the theory and practice associated with an integrative model of counselling.
An integrative model underscores understanding the socio-political, economic, and cultural factors that impact individuals and institutions. The course explores diversity issues in the counselling process, reviews African scholarship and applications, literature, and research in multicultural counselling practice, and examines the socio-political and cultural foundations of race, ethnicity, and gender, sexual orientation related to human development and counselling practice. Students will learn to tailor interventions that align with the cultural worldview of clients. This course fosters the development of critically reflective practitioners who can work in various settings (e.g. public sector organisations, private sector organisations, NGOs, etc.) in a socially responsible manner.
- Teacher: Shanya Reuben
