CHCCCS014 – Provide Brief Interventions
Overview
This module will introduce you to brief counselling interventions. You will learn about several of the most commonly used theories and techniques of brief interventions, including the stages of change model and motivational interviewing.
Trigger Warning
This Module may include content that deals with sensitive and emotionally challenging topics. Some of the topics covered in this course may include trauma, abuse, addiction, mental health issues, and relationship difficulties. These topics may evoke strong emotions, memories, or reactions in some learners. It is important to prioritise your own self-care and seek support as needed.
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Introduction
Unit overview and outcomes – CHCCCS014 Provide Brief Interventions
Section 1: An Introduction to brief interventions
In this section of the module, you will be introduced to the purpose and features of brief interventions as well as the key theoretical underpinnings of brief interventions.
Section 2: Implementing brief interventions
In this module section, you will learn more about how to implement brief interventions. Specifically, you will learn how to raise awareness with a resistant client, how to conduct a brief motivational interview, what clinical approaches and behaviours support the uptake of interventions, what barriers or challenges counsellors may have to address, how to support individuals in goal-setting and planning for relapse, and how to identify a client's current needs and sources of assistance.
Section 3: Monitoring brief interventions
In this final section of the module, you will learn about the legal and ethical considerations of brief interventions. This includes appropriately maintaining confidentiality, keeping records, reviewing a client's progress, discussing outcomes, and making adjustments and referrals when necessary.
Unit Title
CHCCCS014 – Provide Brief Interventions
Unit Purpose
This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to assess intervention needs, and then to implement and monitor brief intervention strategies for people at various stages of the change process.
Prerequisites
There are no pre-requisites for this unit.
Content
Section 1: An introduction to brief interventions
Section 2: Implementing brief interventions
Section 3: Monitoring brief interventions
Resources/Readings
Readings A – K are located at the end of this module.
Suggested Hours
Although everyone will work at their own pace, we suggest you allow approximately 60 hours to complete this unit competently, including seminars, tutorials, assignments and practical activities.
Timeframe
The recommended time frame for this unit is 4 weeks.
Assessment
This unit will be assessed by completing the CHCCCS014 assessments.
Upon completion of this unit, you should be able to:
| Element | Performance Criteria |
|---|---|
| 1. Assess the person’s needs |
1.1. Discuss and determine issues of concern and the person’s stage in the decision to change 1.2. Identify resources required to support the brief intervention 1.3. Identify and plan appropriate brief intervention strategies to match the person’s needs |
| 2. Use specialised counselling interviewing skills | 2.1 Raise awareness of the health issue with a person who is not contemplating change 2.2 Conduct brief motivational interview with a person who is contemplating change and match approach to stage of change 2.3 Support the person who expresses motivation to change in exploring choices, setting goals, and identifying relapse prevention strategies 2.4 Take opportunities to support and encourage a person who has made a change 2.5 Identify current needs and sources of assistance, and give support as appropriate for a person who has lapsed or relapsed into prior behaviour |
| 3. Monitor brief intervention activities | 3.1 Keep notes in the person’s file in accordance with organisation policies and procedures, recording the person’s stage of decision-making on each occasion 3.2 Maintain confidentiality and security of information 3.3 Regularly review the person’s progress or outcomes, adjust approaches or make referrals according to their needs 3.4 Discuss outcomes with the person in an appropriate manner |
Knowledge Evidence
The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the work role. This includes knowledge of:
- Brief intervention scope and process:
- Features of brief interventions:
- One-to-one approach, private
- Takes short period of time
- May be done by a health team member
- Client-led process
- Opportunistic
- Role as public health strategy
- Reasons for using brief interventions:
- To raise awareness
- To share knowledge
- To help the person to think about making changes to improve health
- Step-by-step process
- Record-keeping requirements
- Features of brief interventions:
- Stages of behaviour change model:
- Elements of pre-contemplation
- Contemplation
- Preparation
- Action
- Maintenance
- Options and approaches to support behaviour change:
- Raising awareness
- Sharing information and resources
- Exploring concerns and strategies
- Helping the person express their feelings, make decisions, and set goals
- Highlighting benefits of change
- Giving positive feedback and encouragement
- Offering time and support
- Referring to other sources of assistance
- Health and well-being considerations:
- Environmental health
- Nutrition
- Alcohol
- Other drugs
- Broader contexts for the person’s current behaviour
- Cultural
- Family context
- Community context
- Barriers and challenges for positive intervention outcomes and how to address these
- Legal and ethical considerations for interventions, including:
- Privacy, confidentiality, and disclosure
- Codes of practice
Performance Evidence
The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role. There must be evidence that the candidate has:
- Undertaken the brief intervention process for at least 2 people presenting with different issues at different stages of the change process
- Used each of the following at least once to support the intervention process:
- Active listening
- Non-judgmental approach
- Supportive approach
- Facilitation and negotiation that assists the person’s decision-making
