Using live demonstration to prepare students for direct counselling practice

Abstract

Li ve demons tra tion is a n i mportant pedagogi c tool in courses ai med a t teaching s tudents how to conduct counselling. It fa cili ta tes the integra tion of theory and pra cti ce. In this paper, the elements of li ve demons tra tion a re outlined, and related limi ta tions and dilemmas a re dis cussed. It is emphasised tha t for li ve demons tra tion to be effecti ve clients should be pres creened for sui tability, informed consent should recei ve due a ttention, confidentiality s hould be s tri ctl y gua rded , a consent form should be signed and resources should be readil y a vailable in case of crises. In addi tion, fa cul ty need to make a rrangements for therapeuti c continui ty should further counselling be necessa ry a t the end of the course. Clients ' needs should be of commanding i mportance throughout the process . The future research is indica ted to address these issues and further evaluate how this i nnova ti ve tea ching method ma y contri bute to the training of future counsellors and thera pists .

Beyond Traditional Methods: Utilizing a Hybrid SIRe Model for Optimal Counselling Skill Development in Practicum Courses

“…Role-play could enhance students' therapeutic and communicative skills (Ronning & Bjorkly, 2019), besides promoting equality between counsellor-client, as well as encouraging students' involvement, self-efficacy and empathic abilities in helping professions (Ronning & Bjorkly, 2019). Further, a demonstration is considered an important pedagogical tool in courses aimed at teaching students how to conduct counselling (Slonim-nevo, 2017).…”