Introduction to Counselling Skills

You will be given the opportunity to develop the ability to: -Listen and respond effectively in different situations. Recognise and use active listening skills. -Show and communicate acceptance and respect. -Experience self-disclosure and an acceptance of yourself. -Develop an awareness of others and relate actively in the group. -Identify personal attitudes, values and prejudices. -Demonstrate a developing understanding of congruence. -Offer and recognise empathic reflections. -Identify key areas of personal growth. -Give and receive constructive criticism and feedback. Suitable for: The courses are useful to anyone: parents, teachers, voluntary sector workers, health professionals and business people too. Past students talk of light bulb moments that can often change their lives. They are also a suitable foundation for those wanting to apply to the Certificate in Counselling Skills at UEA.