Relate couple counsellors
Course
In Doncaster
Description
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Type
Course
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Location
Doncaster
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Duration
4 Months
Have an understanding of aspects of psychodynamic theory, systemic theory. and human sexuality, applicable to working with couples. Have developed additional counselling skills for working with couples. Have started working with couples at a Relate Centre.
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Start date
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About this course
* Hold a counselling qualification at Diploma level or above
* Have completed a minimum of 50 hours of supervised counselling practice
* Have access to a practice base in a Relate Centre or other approved
clinical setting
All successful applicants will be required to have undergone a Criminal Records Bureau check at enhanced level within the 12 months leading up to the start of the programme.
Applicants are strongly advised to ensure that they have adequate word processing skills, IT skills and access to the Internet before embarking on this course.
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Course programme
About the course
This four-month course aims to provide training for practitioners wishing to work as Relate couple counsellors who have previous working experience and qualifications in the field of counselling.
The course takes place over three two-day blocks and one three-day block. Each day begins at 9.30am and ends at 5pm. Students will also undertake a placement at a Relate Centre comprising 40 hours of clinical practice supervised within the centre. Of the 40 hours, 25 should be with both partners in the counselling room.
Course content
Themes
- Systemic and psychodynamic ideas relating to couple counselling
- Human sexuality
- Ethical practice in an organisational setting
- An awareness of domestic violence and abuse
Teaching
The programme uses a variety of methods. These include formal lectures, structured skills development and practice, workshops and programme group meetings. As this programme is a clinical programme, there is a strong emphasis on practical and experiential work, including Personal and Professional Development groups.
An essential aspect of the Relate Institute approach to learning and teaching is the importance we place on student feedback and evaluation. We try to incorporate students' ideas whenever practicable and appropriate within the programme structure and philosophy.
Assessment
Assessment will be by two written assignments, one of which will be practice based, and the other theory based.
Students are required to adhere to the BACP Ethical Framework.
Interview criteria
Applicants will need to demonstrate personal qualities relevant to therapeutic practice and training, which include:
- Respect for and valuing of others, and their differences
- A commitment to anti-discriminatory practice
- A capacity to cope with the professional and academic demands of the course
- A capacity to be reflexive and use experience and feedback constructively
Quality
The course is continuously monitored for the quality of its course content, teaching delivery, assessment and course management according to the procedures of the Relate Institute and the University Centre Doncaster.
Relate couple counsellors