Counselling Level 3

Counselling

Student Profile

This programme is designed for people who wish to develop an understanding of principles and practice of Counselling in relation to a range of counselling situations. No prior knowledge is required.

Objectives

The objectives of the course are to:

· describe the role of a counsellor and what counsellors do

· List common types of counselling

· Understand the skills and attributes required to conduct counselling

· Practice and improve their listening skills

· Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of negotiation

· Describe the key aspects of successful mediation

· Understand the role of counselling in crisis mediation

· List sources of help and advice in a range of counselling situations

· Identify a model approach for a range of counselling scenarios and client situations

· Develop an understanding of the ethics and confidentiality required of counsellors



COURSE CONTENT The course is divided up into 16 units, as follows:

STAGE A

Unit 1 The Basics of Counselling

· What is counselling

· Who is a Counsellor

· When is a Counsellor not ready to Council

· Who needs counselling

· Ten Steps to Counselling

Unit 2 Types of Counselling

· When a Counsellor is needed

· Types of counselling offered

• Addiction
  
• Anxiety
  
• Depression
  
• Divorce
  
• Eating Disorders
  
• PMS
  
• Sexual health
  
• Stress
  Unit 3 New wave Counselling
  
  · On-line Counselling
  
  · Telephone Counselling
  
  · Telephone / Internet counselling
  
  · SMS text counselling
  
  · Video counselling
  
  · The Future
  
  Unit 4 Traditional Counselling Styles
  
  · What are the different Types of Traditional Counselling
  
  · What Counselling
  
  · Individual Therapy
  
  · Couples Therapy
  
  · Family therapy
  
  · Group Therapy
  
  · Who goes to Counselling
  
  Unit 5 Listening Skills
  
  · Listening
  
  · Stages of listening
  
  · Obstacles of Listening
  
  · Emphatic Listening
  
  · Listeners in Control
  
  · Traps for Listeners
  
  Unit 6: Negotiation
  
  · Negotiation
  
  · The Establishment Group
  
  · The Community group
  
  · Negotiation in General
  
  · The Joint Problem-Solving Approach
  
  · Definition of the Problem
  
  · Guidelines
  
  · Insist on Using Objective Criteria
  
  · Invent Options for Mutual Gain
  
  · Separate the People from the Problem
  
  · Suggestions
  
  · Breaking the Rules
  
  · Alternatives
  
  · Best Alternative to Negotiated Agreement
  
  Unit 7 Mediation
  
  · What is Mediation
  
  · When is Mediation called for
  
  · Responsibilities
  
  · Preliminaries
  
  · The Introductory Phase
  
  · Problem Definitions
  
  · Respect the Parties’ Ability to reach a settlement
  
  · Caucus Meetings
  
  · The Second session
  
  · Teamwork
  
  · The Agreement
  
  · Attributes of a Good Mediator
  
  Unit 8 Crisis Mediation
  
  · Other Considerations
  
  · Power imbalance
  
  · The Power of skill and Knowledge
  
  · A Summary of Factors Influencing the Balance of PowerAnalysis and Responses
  
  STAGE B
  
  Unit 9- 16 Practical Counselling for Common Situations
  
  Ethics and confidentiality
  
  Problem centred approaches to counselling:
  
  · Grief and Bereavement
  
  · Couples & Relationships
  
  · Stress Problems
  
  · Depression
  
  · Eating Disorders
  
  · Alcohol Problems
  
  · Children
  
  · Substance Abuse
  
  Choosing a style and method to match a situation Identifying client needs and expectations
  
  Establishing a contract
  
  Exit strategies
  
  Ongoing counselling and support
  
  General Counselling Client Information Form Publications Addresses
  
  Useful Contacts
  
  Glossary of Health Terms
  
  
  Study Method The course is designed for study by distance learning at work or at home. Students receive course manual, assignments and studyguide plus tutor support by mail and email. You can start at any time and plan your studies over a period of up to one year from the time of registration.
  
  
  
  Assessment Each element of the course is followed by a written assignment, which is submitted to and marked by your tutor.