This home study course is a practical 'how-to' guide to using counselling and guidance skills. Many people who are not professional counsellors find themselves called upon to provide counselling, help and guidance. In ten, informative modules, the course provides a clear introduction to the skills involved. It will show you exactly what helping others entails and what personal qualities are needed. Whether you want to develop counselling skills for use in your current job, or would like to go on to further study, this is the course for you.
Study topics include: active listening; interpreting body language; beginnings and endings; the ethics of helping. You will be asked to complete a wide range of activities during the course, which will help you to put what you have learned into practice. Includes all study materials, textbook, Introduction to Counselling Skills, and full tutorial support.
counselling skills: course outline
Course book: Introduction to Counselling Skills, Richard Nelson-Jones
Module 1: Beginnings.
Module 2: Your History.
Module 3: What is a Helping Relationship?
Module 4: The Core Conditions.
Module 5: Active Listening 1.
Module 6: Active Listening 2.
Module 7: Reflecting and Understanding Skills.
Module 8: Goal Setting for Clients.
Module 9: Stress Management for Clients.
Module 10: Continuing Professional Development.
why choose us?
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.
