92167 Foundations of Helping and Caring
4cp; 4hpwPart 1: Interpersonal and Counselling Skills.
Part 2: Psychosocial Foundations of Health, Illness and Disability.
This subject facilitates the development of essential interpersonal and helping skills required for the practice of TCM. The subject introduces students to approaches to understanding people and models of health and health care from the Western perspectives. Particular focus is given to the psychosocial factors that contribute to and maintain illness and disability and to therapeutic approaches and strategies to restore and facilitate wellbeing and coping. The meeting places between Western and Eastern philosophies, understandings, practices and influences are explored.
Typical availability
Spring semester, City campus
Detailed subject description.
Fee information
2009 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $346.83
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2008 should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth Supported places.
2009 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $1,500.00
Note: Fees for Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the Annual Fees Schedule.
Subject EFTSL: 0.083Access conditions
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