This is an advanced course for professionals who find themselves working with children and young people in a counselling or support context. It may also be useful for experienced counsellors who require training in this specialised area. It has been written by professionals and experts in their field, and as such is based on practical experience, up-to-date research and a strong theoretical foundation. This is a comprehensive introduction to working effectively and therapeutically with children and young people. Study topics include: the child-counsellor relationship; theoretical and practical foundations; child counselling skills and approaches; understanding adolescence; the process of therapeutic change; play therapy; self-esteem building; social skills; developing protective behaviours. Includes study materials, three textbooks and full tutorial support.
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Students have up to three years to complete this course, allowing them to work through the modules at their own pace. On average, however, it takes students around 10 - 12 months to complete the course, based on 4 - 5 hours study time per week.
course outline
Course books: Counselling Adolescents, by Geldard and Geldard and Introduction to Child Development, by G Davenport.
Module 1: Counselling Children and Young People: An Introduction
Module 2: Children in Context
Module 3: Child Development
Module 4: Theoretical Perspectives
Module 5: Developing Self-Awareness
Module 6: Working with Families
Module 7: Understanding Children's Problems I
Module 8: Understanding Children's Problems II
Module 9: Body Image and Eating Disorder
Module 10: Living with Violence
Module 11: Play Therapy
Module 12: Empowering the Young Client
why choose us?
Our courses are updated frequently to ensure that they include the latest research and techniques.
Our tutorial support is second-to-none. You'll be assigned a personal tutor as soon as you enrol who will work with you all the way through. You can contact your tutor directly at any time if you have any questions or problems, or if you would just like a chat about how the course is going. Tutorial support is by e-mail and/or telephone.
