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Support families to develop relationships

Support families to develop relationships

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCCONS403B
State Code
D2317
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/08/2009
Field of Education
090513 - Counselling
Original Release Date
18/08/2009
Nominal Hours
75
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to assist children and parents to achieve positive relationships in situations of separation or divorce
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Engage with families to determine relationship issues
  • 1.1 Use appropriate communication techniques to assess the relationshipdynamics of both parents and child/young person
  • 1.2 Identify the needs of each party and discuss appropriate support and response options
  • 1.3 Documentfamily relationship goals, plans and actions according to organisation policy
2. Support relationship building
  • 2.1 Model positive parenting and interactions with children
  • 2.2 Demonstrate use of play techniques for interacting with child/and or young person
  • 2.3 Model cooperation, negotiation and assertion skills to resolve relationship conflict
  • 2.4 Encourage the child and/or young person to interact with the parent through role modelling and demonstration of appropriate behaviour
  • 2.5 Provide feedback and positive affirmations to support families in relationship building
3. Activate referrals
  • 3.1 Refer to services that will support specific issues impacting on the development of relationships
  • 3.2 Identify community resource options for family interactions and relationship development
  • 3.3 Advocate for community support services to meet family's needs
4. Respond to inappropriate parental behaviour
  • 4.1 Debrief the residential parent and non residential parent
  • 4.2 Debrief the child and/or young person
  • 4.3 Be diplomatic in responses to inappropriate behaviour. Direct conversations to parents appropriate responsibilities
  • 4.4 Be aware of the relationship issues between the parents and refer where necessary
  • 4.5 Respond to any issues of a legal nature according to organisation policy and legislative requirements
  • 4.6 Discuss with the parents the ramifications if behaviours have breached the Service Level Agreement
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WC838 CHCCONS403C Support families to develop relationships Unit of competency