Relationship Counselling Diploma Course

This Ascentis Quality Assured Level 3 Diploma course is designed to follow on from, and compliment a certificate or Diploma in Counselling course. Reappraisal of basic counselling skills and core knowledge will be covered, together with a detailed examination of the five approaches or theories counselling.

Relationship or couples counselling has gained popularity over the last twenty years or so, possibly due to the complexities of modern life. This course examines the basic phases or stages of relationship counselling, and gives specific information on separation, divorce, violent relationships and problems based on sexual difficulties.

In addition to the counselling approaches, various working models and theories specific to this field will be explored as well as the concepts of meta-communication, genograms and reflective practice.

Specific attention will be given to psychodynamic, cognitive behavioural and person-centred approaches, which will give students a fuller working knowledge and understanding of advanced counselling skills. In specialist counselling fields, these advanced skills are necessary in order to be able to recognise and deal with the complex range of client needs, together with being able to understand the origins of these particular emotions and possible physiological factors.

The course is concerned with relationships and couples, for example those in an intimate relationship. Narration will avoid being gender-specific, therefore the words 'partner' or 'couple' will be used wherever possible

Please note that this is an online course and your materials are delivered within the College web site in PDF format.

You will require to have one of the following packages to access your course online:

• Windows: Windows 98, 2000, XP, Vista - Acrobat Reader 4.0 and above
• Macintosh: Mac OS X, Mac OS 9.2 - Acrobat Reader 4.0 and above

In the student 'Common Room' you are also able to receive the latest course updates, extra materials and information. You will also be able to take part in the student chat room and forums as part of our online student community.

After enrolling online you will receive your username and password to access your materials within 5 working days. You will also receive your personal student number via email.

Courses in paper/file format are available at an additional fee of £45.00 and you should call our office on 0800 0131030 if you prefer the paper option. This service is available to all students both in the UK and Internationally. 

Course fees: £529.00 if paid in full.

Pay monthly option: £159 Deposit followed by 8 monthly payments of £55.00. (Total fees of £599.00) Call in for guaranteed payment plan.

Entry requirements:

This course requires a minimum prior learning to GCSE standard in order to for students to manage study and the assumed knowledge within course content.

Support:

All students will be assigned a personal tutor with whom they may correspond with via telephone or email. Details will be in your course study pack.

Duration:

All students have two years to complete this course from date of registration. 40 hours average study per module.

Provided materials:

• Online Access to course materials
• Unlimited support Monday to Friday
• Registration
• Certification
• Access to student common room

Examination:

All students are required to complete online multiple choice final examination. This can be sat from home at anytime of the year.

Assessment method:

This course is completed using continual assessment, allowing your tutor to closely monitor your progress every step of the way.

Qualification:

Relationship & Couples Counselling Level 3 Diploma

This course is Quality Assured by Ascentis This is a dual certification course. You will receive a certificate from both the College and also the National Awarding body Ascentis. Fees for both are included in the course fee. The course can be enrolled upon by students Internationally. There are no deadlines for enrolments.

Course syllabus:

Module 1: Introduction to course topic and reappraisal of counselling skills

This module introduces the concept of relationship counselling, and reflects on previous knowledge and looks in detail at the five theories which have been adopted as approaches in counselling. In this module the work of Freud, Rogers, Skinner, Ellis, Jung and Eagan will be looked at in brief, and the corresponding counselling approaches examined.

Module 2: The psychodynamic approach

This module will look at how they work and are applied to the counselling situation. Specific examples and activities will give the student indications as to which particular set of client circumstances benefits most from this approach.

Module 3: The cognitive behavioural approach

This module will look at how they work and are applied to the counselling situation. Specific examples and activities will give the student indications as to which particular set of client circumstances benefits most from this approach.

Module 4: The person-centred approach

This module will look at how they work and are applied to the counselling situation. Specific examples and activities will give the student indications as to which particular set of client circumstances benefits most from this approach.

Module 5: Boundaries, ethics and defining the relationship

This module will discuss boundaries or limitations and will look at how to recognise and deal with these. It will also look at ways of defining the relationship, individual needs, and problems and understand these from a collaborative perspective as well as independently.

Module 6: Exploring the problems

This module examines how to assess clients' needs and build a collaborative relationship within the therapeutic environment. During this phase of counselling the exploration of problems begins and the future effort, planning and facilitation necessary for successful resolution is established.

Module7: Working through the problems

Within this module relationship interaction is discussed, together with references and examples of various working models such as attachment, triangular relationships and splitting and projection.

Module 8: Facilitating change

This module covers resolution. This is the phase where behaviour modification is facilitated via counselling strategies and techniques, together with the implementation of agreed programmes for homework, communicative exercises and maintenance.

Module 9: Specific relationship problems; part 1

Separation, divorce and problems of a sexual nature are discussed in this module. In addition, relevant counselling techniques, strategies and observations will be identified.

Module 10: Specific relationship problems; part 2

Career and workplace problems, violent relationships, and other related issues are discussed in this module. In addition, relevant counselling techniques, strategies and observations will be identified.