Intermediate Certificate in Counselling Skills

Care, Health and Early Learning - Adult Studies
Intermediate Certificate in Counselling Skills(2010/2011)
Study Method:
Class sessions will be participative combining individual work, tutor input, group exercises, weekly lectures and role-plays. There will also be background reading.
Duration :25 weeks x 3 hrs per week + 3 Saturdays (5 hours per Saturday)
Who the Course is For:
This course is for those wishing to enhance their functional role by acquiring proficiency across a range of counselling skills and or those who wish to progress to Practitioner Level in counselling and who see skills acquisition and practice as a sound basis for beginning their training.
Course Leads To:
Advanced Certificate in Counselling
Entry Requirements:
Entry to this course follows the successful completion of the Intermeditate Certificate in Introduction to Counselling Concepts or equivalent. Students must have an interest in working with people and be a minimum of 18 years. Students will be required to attend an interview selection process.
Content:
Following the BACP Guidance the Intermeditate Certificate in Counselling Skills content encourages the concept of intentionality-that is, that counselling skills should be used ethically and with intention whether in a personal or employment arena. Students should not only know what skills they are using, but also why they are using them.