Competency information
Details
Recognise the adaptation process individuals and families may go through as they adjust to their genetic situation.
Considerations
- Active listening skills to elicit this information.
- Ability to establish a good rapport with individual/family and reflect on how this was achieved.
- Models of grief and loss.
- Support mechanisms.
- Family communication.
- How to recognise different response such as guilt and shame.
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 1 | Outcome Apply core and advanced counselling skills within genetic and genomic counselling consultations under supervision. |