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Updated
11 February, 2013
Course Details
Unit 1: The Basics of Counselling
Unit 2: Types of Counselling
Unit 3: New Wave Counselling
Unit 4: Traditional Counselling Styles
Unit 5: Listening Skills
Unit 6: Negotiation
Unit 7: Mediation
Unit 8: Crisis Mediation
Who should complete this course?
Entry Requirements / Prerequisites
Assessment
Accreditation
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- Course Fee: EUR495
- eLearning course with Tutor Support accredited by: NCFE
- Students have 9 months to work at their own pace, and can start at any time of year.
- Click here to Enrol for this course online now
- Click here to Request a Prospectus
Course Details
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This programme is designed for people who wish to gain an understanding of the role of a counsellor and the basic skills required to become a counsellor. No prior knowledge is required. Students receive a course manual, assignments and studyguide, plus tutor support. The course documentation for this NCFE accredited course is detailed and easy to read. |
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Topics Covered in this Course
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
- 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. Using Objective Criteria. 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
- Attributes of a Good Mediator
Unit 8: Crisis Mediation
- Power imbalance
- The Power of skill and Knowledge
- A Summary of Factors Influencing the Balance of Power
- Analysis and Responses
Who should complete this course?
- People considering a career in Counselling.
- Parents, Teachers and Childcare workers.
- People who wish to gain a professional, accredited qualification in Counselling and wish to study at their own pace, and in their own time.
Entry Requirements / Prerequisites
- None.
Assessment
- This course is assessed through a series of tutor marked assignments. There is no exam with this course.
Accreditation
- At the end of this course successful learners will be awarded a certificate of achievement by NCFE. This course has been accredited under NCFE IIQ Licence by Kendal Publishing Limited which has been approved as an NCFE Investing in Quality (IIQ) centre to give formal recognition to our courses. We have designed our training courses specifically to meet the needs of learners who prefer to study from home. The course measurable learning outcomes have been benchmarked at Level 3 (using Ofqual’s Qualification and Credit Framework (QCF) level descriptors) to allow you to consider the depth of study, difficulty, and level of achievement involved.
- A NCFE Level 3 is roughly equivalent to a Level 5 on the Irish National Framework of Qualifications.
- Click here for Accreditation Details
- Please note that there is a EUR60 fee payable for administration, moderation and certification.
Please include your CMIT Student Number
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