Primary Certificate in Problem Focused Counselling, Coaching and Training

This two-day workshop is based upon the problem solving and stress management approaches of Meichenbaum, 1985; Falloon et al, 1984, 1987, 1993; Palmer, 1994; Wasik, 1984; Hawton and Kirk, 1989; Palmer and Burton, 1996; Milner and Palmer, 1998. It includes the seven-step sequence: problem identification, goal selection, generation of alternatives, consideration of consequences, decision-making, implementation, and evaluation. The indications and contra-indications are also covered, i.e. when and when not to use the approach. For the purposes of skills training, participants should be prepared to discuss
two personal problems in small group work. Normal rules of confidentiality apply.

OBJECTIVES

• develop an understanding of and gain practice in using the seven-step problem focused model and two coaching models
  
• practise applying the models step by step to current problems
  
• practise using the techniques associated with problem solving
  
• distinguish between problem interfering thoughts (PITS) and problem enhancing thoughts (PETS)
  
• understand the differences between counselling and coaching