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definition and refinement of ethical issues are seen as an ongoing process that necessitates
an open and self-critical attitude. Various codes of conduct published by local and overseas
professional bodies will be compared, discussed and applied. The course also provides
opportunities for students to apply ethical decision-making models in case studies.

COUN 340 Advanced Skills in Group Facilitation
1 Term; 3 Credits
This course is designed to help students plan psychoeducational groups and develop
facilitation techniques in group work. With the aim of fostering a comprehensive understanding
of group dynamics, this course encourage students to integrate their personal experiences as
group members with the development of effective group leadership skills. Emphasizing self-
reflection, self-awareness, and a deep understanding of group processes, students are
challenged to enhance their knowledge and skills in this domain. The course provides an
overview of the group process, covering essential topics such as stages of group development,
ethical and professional issues. Furthermore, apart from in-class practice of group facilitation
techniques, students will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills by engaging
in a practical exercise of writing a comprehensive group proposal tailored to their specific target
group participants. This exercise will allow students to demonstrate their understanding of the
course concepts and apply them in a real-world context, further enhancing their ability to
effectively plan and implement group counselling interventions.

COUN 350 Child Counselling
1 Term; 3 Credits
This course aims to provide students with essential counselling knowledge and skills
required to work effectively with children aged 11 or below. By focusing on the psychological
aspects of various developmental stages, this course aims to equip students with practical
counselling techniques and abilities to support children both individually and in group settings.
The course also aims to enhance students’ clinical and ethical sensitivity when working with
child clients. Course objectives encompass identifying developmental issues and needs
specific to children, evaluating major theoretical approaches in child counselling, and utilizing
a diverse range of tools such as sand tray, art, puppetry, clay, storytelling to aid in the
counselling process. In addition, students will have the opportunity to apply their acquired skills
through hands-on experience in practical case conceptualization exercises of child interaction
observation and designing group activities for children.

COUN 360 Adolescent Counselling
1 Term; 3 Credits
Counselling adolescents is different from counselling adults. This course aims to acquaint
students with knowledge of theoretical and practical issues in working with adolescents. It will
facilitate the students to examine concepts from different theories in working with adolescents.
Areas of concern such as the biological development, personality development, identity
formation and social challenges faced by the adolescent are addressed. Different theories,

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