INTRODUCTION TO COUNSELLING - LEVEL 2 COURSE

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Description

  • Type

    NVQ Level 2

  • Methodology

    Distance Learning

  • Class hours

    80h

  • Duration

    1 Year

  • Start date

    Different dates available

  • Online campus

    Yes

  • Delivery of study materials

    Yes

  • Support service

    Yes

  • Virtual classes

    Yes

Approximate Study Time: 80 Hours (Self Study) Buy Now More Info The Introduction to Counselling - Level 2 Course is designed for people who wish to gain an understanding of the role of a counsellor and the basic skills required to become a counsellor. No prior knowledge is required. On successful completion of this course students will receive an accredited Level 2 Certificate of Achievement.

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About this course

After Studying this course, students will be able to:

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.

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement from ABC Awards and Certa Awards and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).

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Subjects

  • Basic
  • IT
  • Basic IT training
  • Basic IT
  • Basic Skills
  • Quality
  • Accredited
  • Quality Training
  • Mediation
  • Skills and Training
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Course programme

The home study courses are split into the following 8 Units:

Unit One -The Basics of Counselling

The following topics are covered: What is counselling, Who is a Counsellor, When is a Counsellor not ready to Council, Who needs counselling and Ten Steps to Counselling.

Unit Two -Types of Counselling

The following topics are covered: When a Counsellor is needed and Types of counselling offered (Addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Divorce, Eating Disorders, PMS, Sexual health and Stress.

Unit Three -New Wave Counselling

The following topics are covered: On-line Counselling, Telephone Counselling, Telephone / Internet counselling, SMS text counselling, Video counselling and The Future.

Unit Four -Traditional Counselling Styles

The following topics are covered: What are the different Types of Traditional Counselling, What Counselling, Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy, Family therapy, Group Therapy and Who goes to Counselling.

Unit Five -Listening Skills

The following topics are covered: Listening, Stages of listening, Obstacles of Listening, Emphatic Listening, Listeners in Control and Traps for Listeners.

Unit Six –Negotiation

The following topics are covered: 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 and Best Alternative to Negotiated Agreement.

Unit Seven – Mediation

The following topics are covered: 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 and Attributes of a Good Mediator.

Unit Eight –Crisis Mediation

The following topics are covered: Other Considerations, Power imbalance, The Power of skill and Knowledge, A Summary of Factors Influencing the Balance of Power and Analysis and Responses.

Assessment:

You will be assessed on coursework which is detailed in the course materials. Most coursework consists of short paragraph answers to set questions. Your work can be sent back to your course tutor by email or by post.

Additional information

Course Format Paper Based Materials Payment Plan Option Spread the cost over 4 monthly payments. Approximate Self Study Time 80 Hours (Self Study) Initial Payment of

INTRODUCTION TO COUNSELLING - LEVEL 2 COURSE

£ 250 VAT inc.