Do I have to sit an exam?
No! This course is completed using continual assessment, allowing your tutor to closely monitor your progress every step of the way. Therefore no examination is required.
Course syllabus:
Module 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
Module 2: Types of Counselling
When a Counsellor is needed
Types of counselling offered
Addiction
Anxiety
Depression
Divorce
Eating Disorders
PMS
Sexual health
Stress
Module 3: New wave Counselling
On-line Counselling
Telephone Counselling
Telephone / Internet counselling
SMS text counselling
Video counselling
The Future
Module 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
Module 5: Listening Skills
Listening
Stages of listening
Obstacles of Listening
Emphatic Listening
Listeners in Control
Traps for Listeners
Study hours around 60
Module 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
Module 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
Module 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
Appendices:
• General Counselling Client Information Form
• Publications
• Addresses
• Useful Contacts
• Glossary of Health Terms
What are the career opportunities and salary potential when working in this field?
When giving our students careers advice, we like to leave it to the experts. Visit www.s1jobs.com and see for yourself. You will find thousands of national employment opportunities at your fingertips, giving you relevant and up to date information. By visiting them you will get the real facts. There is also the opportunity to work on a self employed basis and offer a service to companies.
Can you send me this info in the post?
Unfortunately not, we list all our course details online including fees, duration and syllabus. By doing this we are able to keep our fees to a minimum. Please contact us if you have further questions.
Can I pay the course fees in installments?
Yes no problem at all. We have a plan for this course which allows students to pay monthly if required. Payment plans can only be arranged by calling FREE on 0800 0131030. All payment plans incur a £15.00 admin charge.
What if I receive my course and it’s not suitable?
We offer a seven day money back guarantee on this course. If for any reason you are not happy please return it to our office within seven days of receipt and we will refund your money. Please be aware all courses require a signature upon receipt. The seven day period starts from the date it is signed for. No refunds are given after seven days whatever the circumstances. Money back guarantee excludes postage costs. It is also the student’s responsibility to cover return postage costs. All returns must be sent recorded delivery to our trading address shown on the contact us page.
