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Provide grief and loss counselling

Provide grief and loss counselling

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCFCS004
State Code
AWA88
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
08/12/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/05/2016
Field of Education
090513 - Counselling
Original Release Date
04/05/2016
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required for counsellors to explore the meaning and effect of grief and loss issues and work with individuals and families experiencing grief and loss.This unit applies to family relationship counsellors who operate with significant autonomy in therapeutic professional service roles in the community sector. The activity is self-directed.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand Standards and industry codes of practice.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Explore the client’s understanding of grief and loss
  • 1.1 Engage with client using their framework and language to establish an environment of safety and trust
  • 1.2 Join with the client to explore client’s understanding of grief and loss
  • 1.3 Assist clients to understand how their unique context has impacted on their experience of grief and loss
  • 1.4 Explain the role of the counsellor in dealing with loss
2. Assist clients to understand the different impacts of grief and loss
  • 2.1 Explain the possible range of responses to grief and loss
  • 2.2 Use intervention techniques to assist the client to normalise their responses to grief and loss
  • 2.3 Use correct terminology and concepts in the grief counselling process
  • 2.4 Identify the key issues in bereavement counselling setting
  • 2.5 Apply counselling strategies to diverse responses to grief
3. Formulate counselling responses to grief and loss
  • 3.1 Monitor and respond to client presentations including safety and assessed risks
  • 3.2 Assist client to set goals or outcomes for the grief and loss process, dependant upon clients position in grieving process
  • 3.3 Match therapeutic interventions to client’s needs and goals
  • 3.4 Facilitate referrals to other support services where appropriate
4. Terminate counselling sessions
  • 4.1 Recognise when the counselling is no longer serving the interests or needs of the client
  • 4.2 Discuss with the client when counselling no longer appears to serve their interest or needs and either renegotiate the professional relationship or terminate the service
  • 4.3 Engage the client in determining any further external interventions as identified and arrange appropriate referrals
5. Seek feedback from clients about the counselling service provided
  • 5.1 Review counselling progress and provision regularly with the client
  • 5.2 Obtain feedback from the client throughout and at the conclusion of the counselling service
  • 5.3 Use feedback strategies to encourage client contribution to improved counselling practice
  • 5.4 Review client feedback and use this to inform practice reflection and improvement in conjunction with supervision
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D2525 CHCFCS803B Provide grief and loss counselling Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AYZ2 CHC81015 Graduate Diploma of Relationship Counselling Qualification