Introduction to Counselling Home Study Course

By the end of the Introduction to Counselling home study course you’ll be able to:

• Describe the role of a counsellor and what counsellors do
• List common types of counselling
• Understand the skills and attributes required to conduct counselling
• Practice and improve your 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
• Know where to find sources of help and advice in a range of counselling situations

Qualification

The Introduction to Counselling course leads to the award Certificate in Introduction to Counselling - ASET Level 2. ASET is a leading UK awarding body recognised by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority.

Course Syllabus

The course is divided into eight units, as follows:

Unit 1 The Basics of Counselling

• What is counselling
• Who is a Counsellor
• When is a Counsellor not ready to Council
• Who needs counselling
• Ten Steps to counselling

Unit 2 Types of Counselling

• When a Counsellor is needed
• Types of counselling offered
• Addiction • Anxiety • Depression • Divorce • Eating Disorders • PMS • Sexual health • Stress

Unit 3 New wave Counselling

• On-line Counselling
• Telephone Counselling
• Telephone / Internet counselling
• SMS text counselling
• Video counselling
• The Future

Unit 4 Traditional Counselling Styles

• What are the different Types of Traditional Counselling
• What Counselling
• Individual Therapy
• Couples Therapy
• Family therapy
• Group Therapy
• Who goes to Counselling

Unit 5 Listening Skills

• Listening
• Stages of listening
• Obstacles of Listening
• Emphatic Listening
• Listeners in Control
• Traps for Listeners

Unit 6: Negotiation

• 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
• Best Alternative to Negotiated Agreement

Unit 7 Mediation

• 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
• Attributes of a Good Mediator

Unit 8 Crisis Mediation

• Other Considerations
• Power imbalance
• The Power of skill and Knowledge
• A Summary of Factors Influencing the Balance of Power
• Analysis and Responses

General Counselling Client Information Form

Publications

Addresses

Useful Contacts

Glossary of Health Terms

Duration

You may register at any time and have a full year to complete your studies, with extensions being granted at our discretion. The Introduction to Counselling Home Study Course will take around 120 hours of study to complete.

Tutor Support and Assessment

The course is designed for you to study at home or work. You will receive a course manual, assignments and studyguide plus tutor support by mail and email. You will also have access to a dedicated student support line during working hours.

Each unit is followed by a written assignment, which is submitted and marked by your tutor. There is no external examination required.

What's included in the Introduction to Counselling Home Study Course?

Studyguide
Comprehensive study notes for each unit of the course
Self-assessment activities
Assignments
Tutor support
Assignment marking & feedback
ASET registration and accreditation

Your investment

£ 215.00

Methods of payment: Credit/Debit card online (using Paypal).

You can pay the course fees in full or by instalments.

If paying by instalments you will pay a deposit of £125, followed by 4 monthly instalments at £30 (credit card only). To pay by instalments please call 0845 094 5889 .

Introduction to Counselling Home Study Course

ASET Level 2
120 hours

Online payments are made using Paypal - all major credit and debit cards accepted.

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