Introduction To Counselling Skills

Subjects covered This course will introduce trainees to listening and helping skills which can be used in everyday life, as well as basic counselling concepts, and an overview of what counselling training involves. There are seven course units: 1. Work within the limitations of the helping role 2. Establish boundaries for helping work 3. Communicate empathic understanding 4. Focus on the helpee’s agenda 5. Understand the importance of self-awareness in helping work 6. Use listening and responding skills 7. Use review and feedback to develop initial counselling skills Assessment Trainees will be responsible for developing a portfolio of their learning achievements including a Candidate Learning Record. Candidates will be required to provide evidence that they have met the assessment criteria for each qualification unit through the successful completion of course assignments and a brief self-review assessment.