COURSE OVERVIEW:

In this course we will explore how various learning theories can be effectively integrated into counselling practice to facilitate positive behavioural change and personal growth in clients. Understanding the principles and applications of learning theories is essential for counsellors to tailor their interventions to meet the unique needs of each client and support them in achieving their therapeutic goals.

In Section A of this course, we will delve into the overarching types of learning theories and their relevance to counselling practice. You will learn about the principles and practices of different specific learning theories, with a particular focus on the application of stimulus and response theory in counselling settings. We will explore how environmental factors, childhood influences, peer group pressures, and modelling and reinforcement influences can impact behaviour. Additionally, you will gain insight into the features and differences of operant and classical conditioning, as well as the principles and practices of reinforcement and consequences in counselling contexts.

In Section B, you will develop practical skills to apply learning theories in counselling practice. You will learn how to identify and access sources of information on learning theories, interpret key themes and messages, and organise and record information to support current and future practice. Through case studies and scenarios, you will analyse the impact of modelling influences, environmental differences, and dysfunctional environments on client behaviour. You will also learn to apply stimulus and response techniques and reinforcement approaches to support behaviour change, and develop processes for program monitoring, recording, and intervention tailored to individual client needs.

In addition, you will further enhance your skills by utilising critical thinking to research and evaluate information from different sources about various learning theories. You will integrate theoretical approaches to develop programs for behaviour change with different clients, applying a holistic and client-centred approach to counselling practice.

By the end of this course, you will be equipped with the knowledge, skills, and critical thinking abilities necessary to effectively apply learning theories in counselling, empowering clients to make positive changes and lead fulfilling lives.

This course is designed to align with the content outlined in the Nationally Recognised Unit of Competency CHCCSL005.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

By the end of this course, you will be able to understand the following topics:

Section A: Knowledge

·       Overarching types of learning theories and their application to counselling practice

·       Principles and practices of different specific learning theories

·       Applications of stimulus and response theory in counselling practice

·       Principles of Stimulus and Response Theory in Counselling

·       Practices of Applying Stimulus and Response Theory in Counselling

·       Environmental impacts on behaviour

·       Major Influences from Childhood and Impact of Strength and Duration

·       Learning Environments - Family and School

·       Functional and Dysfunctional Environments

·       Pre-Adolescent and Adolescent Peer Group Pressures/Influences

·       Modelling and reinforcement influences and how they may affect behaviour

·       Features of and differences of operant and classical conditioning

·       Learning theory supporting conditioning models

·       Principles and practices of reinforcement and consequences

Section B: Performance Tasks

·       Identify and access sources of information on learning theories

·       Read and interpret information, distilling key themes and messages for counselling work

·       Organise and record information to support current and future practice

·       Identify and analyse the impact of modelling influences in a client’s environment to facilitate client change

·       Analyse individual responses to similar modelling and reinforcement

·       Analyse the effects of environmental differences and dysfunctional environments

·       Identify change required to achieve identified outcomes and formulate and record a program for change

·       Apply stimulus and response techniques in counselling practice

·       Apply reinforcement approaches to support behaviour change

·       Develop a process for program monitoring, recording and intervention, according to individual client needs

·       Used critical thinking skills to research and evaluate information from at least 3 different sources about 3 different learning theories

·       Integrated theoretical approaches to develop programs for behaviour change with at least 3 different clients.

COURSE DURATION:

The typical duration of this course is approximately 2-3 hours to complete. Your enrolment is Valid for 12 Months. Start anytime and study at your own pace.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

You must have access to a computer or any mobile device with Adobe Acrobat Reader (free PDF Viewer) installed, to complete this course.

COURSE DELIVERY:

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ASSESSMENT:

A simple 10-question true or false quiz with Unlimited Submission Attempts.

CERTIFICATION:

Upon course completion, you will receive a customised digital “Certificate of Completion”.