LEARNING OUTCOME: 1. Work safely, legally and ethically as an independent counsellor Assessment criteria Candidate guidance to criteria Portfolio references Reflect on issues relating to Explore issues relating to setting up an establishing and managing an independent practice. Consider practical aspects independent practice including premises, advertising/marketing, insurance, costs/fees, processes for client contact / appointments, record keeping and related systems. Show that you understand how independent practice differs from agency practice. Reflect on these issues in learning review. Prepare counselling information leaflet and action plan for establishing own independent practice. Work within an ethical, legal and Explore ethical/legal/professional issues relating professional framework for to independent practice. independent counselling work Recognise responsibilities to clients, employers, the counselling profession and wider society. Show that you understand how to protect clients physically and clinically and manage risk in a private practice context. Show awareness of relevant legislation in all aspects of client work including respect for human rights. Demonstrate ability to develop and make use of referral routes/other sources of help and/or work collaboratively with other professionals for clients as appropriate. Communicate the personal and professional limitations of your practice. Respond to and manage ethical Reflect on the use of an ethical framework to dilemmas resolve ethical dilemmas relevant to independent practice. Demonstrate ability to an ethical framework to managing ethical dilemmas in client work. Evidence understanding in learning review, case discussion and assignments. Research and access appropriate Explore what resources you need in to sources of support support work as independent counsellor. Show how you connect the need to provide a environment for your client with your ‘holding’ own need for held’. ‘being Demonstrate ability to draw on appropriate support in independent counselling work. LEARNING OUTCOME: 2. Work with complex aspects of the counselling relationship Assessment criteria Candidate guidance to criteria Portfolio references 2.1 Manage the conflicts and demands Reflect on the difficulties in managing the of working within relational boundaries of the counselling relationship in boundaries in independent practice independent practice. Demonstrate your ability to respond appropriately to challenges and conflicts relating to relational boundaries in independent counselling work. Evidence in learning review, case presentations / discussions.
LEARNING OUTCOME: 1. Work safely, legally and ethically as an independent counsellor Assessment criteria Candidate guidance to criteria Portfolio references Reflect on issues relating to establishing and managing an independent practice Explore issues relating to setting up an independent practice. Consider practical aspects including premises, advertising/marketing, insurance, costs/fees, processes for client contact / appointments, record keeping and related systems. Show that you understand how independent practice differs from agency practice. Reflect on these issues in learning review. Prepare counselling information leaflet and action plan for establishing own independent practice. Work within an ethical, legal and professional framework for independent counselling work Explore ethical/legal/professional issues relating to independent practice. Recognise responsibilities to clients, employers, the counselling profession and wider society. Show that you understand how to protect clients physically and clinically and manage risk in a private practice context. Show awareness of relevant legislation in all aspects of client work including respect for human rights. Demonstrate ability to develop and make use of referral routes/other sources of help and/or work collaboratively with other professionals for clients as appropriate. Communicate the personal and professional limitations of your practice. Respond to and manage ethical dilemmas Reflect on the use of an ethical framework to resolve ethical dilemmas relevant to independent practice. Demonstrate ability to an ethical framework to managing ethical dilemmas in client work. Evidence understanding in learning review, case discussion and assignments. Research and access appropriate sources of support Explore what resources you need in to support work as independent counsellor. Show how you connect the need to provide a ‘holding’ environment for your client with your own need for ‘being held’. Demonstrate ability to draw on appropriate support in independent counselling work. LEARNING OUTCOME: 2. Work with complex aspects of the counselling relationship Assessment criteria Candidate guidance to criteria Portfolio references 2.1 Manage the conflicts and demands of working within relational boundaries in independent practice Reflect on the difficulties in managing the boundaries of the counselling relationship in independent practice. Demonstrate your ability to respond appropriately to challenges and conflicts relating to relational boundaries in independent counselling work. Evidence in learning review, case presentations / discussions.
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