Apply knowledge of interpersonal relationships to enhance the effectiveness of the counselling process US

This Unit Standard is intended to meet the needs of learners who interact with individuals and groups in a counselling context where clients are enabled to go through the process of finding solutions to their concerns or difficulties. It should develop learners who are able to manage themselves in relation to others, interact with other people and behave ethically in a counselling context. It will be useful for learners who counsel clients in a variety of contexts including, but not limited to, schools, Non-Governmental Organisations, Faith Based Organisations, the South African Police Service, Counselling Call Centres, Hospitals, Clinics and Support Agencies, Sports Centres, Education and Training facilities, Government and Health facilities.

The qualifying learner is capable of:
Explaining different types of relationships.
Investigating factors that impact on interpersonal relationships.
Developing skills and techniques for managing interpersonal relationships.
Demonstrating ability to manage self in relation to others.
Exploring aspects of inter cultural communication that have implications for relationships.