Personal Development: Introduction to Counselling
Course details
Course code
Q00018764Course date
Number of classes
6 sessionsTutor
Sasha DineenFee range
How you'll learn
Venue
OnlineLevel of study
Availability
Course overview
Course description
This course will mainly focus on using a variety of counselling skills, but will also provide some examples of the main theories that underpin these. This course is ideal for anyone thinking of training as a counsellor, or anyone working in a job or volunteer role that deals with the public.
You will learn about the ten main counselling skills, know what they mean and how they can be used a in a practical way. You will also self-reflect on your own life experiences and the impact of these on values and beliefs, in a practical way, either in class or outside of class, in the role of client. You will also learn about the origins and history of counselling and be able to explain the key aspects of the 3 main counselling theories Psychodynamic, Person-Centred and CBT.
At the end of this course you will be able to:
List the ten main counselling skills, know what they mean and how they can be used
Use most of the ten main counselling skills in a practical way
Self-reflect on life experiences and the impact of these on values and beliefs, in a practical way
Discuss the origins and history of counselling.
Explain the key aspects of the 3 main counselling theories
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