Care Counselling for Children

eLearning course with Tutor Support accredited by ABC Awards

Students have 6 months to work at their own pace and can start at any time of year

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Care Counselling for Children

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Course Details

This Care Counselling course is designed for people who wish to improve their skills or gain knowledge in child and youth counselling in specific areas of the care facilities. It will be helpful to anyone who is or who wishes to undertake any form of caring role, which involves children, and provides the skills to provide counselling for those in their care. The objectives of the course are: (1) to develop an understanding of the value of counselling in a variety of child-caring roles, (2) to understand a range of ethical and cultural issues related to counselling, (3) to develop the skills to offer counselling for those affected by substance misuse, child abuse, HIV/AIDS and grief, and (4) to develop a range of skills to be able to offer career and vocational guidance to children.

Your Tutor will support you throughout the duration of the course. You complete the course by undertaking activities and assignments. Our student support team are also available for any other queries that you may have whilst completing your course. You can be assured that support is available for your course, so there is no need to struggle or feel isolated during your studies.

By choosing to study this course with CMIT, Students have 24×7 access to CMIT eLearning for the duration of the course. This includes a comprehensive Course Manual, Video, Quizzes and personalised Tutor Support. The course documentation for this course is detailed and easy to read. You will also be able to upload assessments online and receive online feedback. You can use the eLearning system from any computer that has internet access.

Who should complete this Care Counselling Course?
  • Aspiring Child Counsellors: Ideal for those considering a career in counselling, particularly focusing on children and youth, offering insights into ethical issues, types of counselling, and effective counselling techniques.
  • Parents and Guardians: Parents or guardians seeking to better understand and support the emotional and psychological needs of children will find this course beneficial, enhancing their skills in observing, listening, and creating positive environments for children.
  • Teachers and Childcare Workers: Professionals in education and childcare can apply the knowledge gained in behavioural counselling and dealing with child abuse issues, aiding in the development of a supportive and safe environment for children.
  • Individuals Interested in Child Psychology: Those interested in gaining an introduction to child counselling can deepen their understanding of the needs and rights of children, the ethical aspects of counselling with children, and effective communication strategies.
  • Youth Workers and Social Workers: Youth workers and social workers involved in child and adolescent care settings will find the course valuable for developing skills to deal with problem behaviours and provide career and vocational guidance to children.
Entry Requirements / Prerequisites

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Topics covered in this Care Counselling Course
Unit 1: Introduction to care counselling
  • Introduction
  • What is counselling
  • Characteristics of a good counsellor
  • Types of counselling
  • Three phases of counselling
Unit 2: Ethical and cultural issues in counselling
  • Introduction
  • The needs and rights of children
  • The ethics of counselling with children
  • Ethical decision-making process
Unit 3: Behavioural counselling
  • Introduction
  • Behavioural counselling
  • Observing and listening to children
  • Creating a positive environment
  • Dealing with problem behaviour
Unit 4: Dealing with child abuse issues
  • Introduction
  • Types of abuse
  • Child abuse and community standards
  • Coping strategies
  • Helping abused children cope
  • ‘Children First’ guidelines
Unit 5: Dealing with substance abuse
  • Introduction
  • What is substance abuse?
  • The effects of substance abuse on physical and emotional health
  • The effects of substance abuse on our community and society
  • Personal exploration
  • Planning to prevent substance abuse
Unit 6: Counselling for the effects of HIV/AIDS
  • Introduction
  • What you need to know about HIV/AIDS
  • Prevention of HIV/AIDS
  • Working with HIV-infected children
  • Strategies for counselling children and youths affected by AIDS
Unit 7: Grief Counselling
  • Introduction
  • The Grieving Process
  • Children from birth to two years of age
  • Children from 2-6 years of age
  • Children from 6-9 years of age
  • Children from 9-12 years
  • Adolescent children from 13-18 years old
  • Some ways to help children talk about grief
  • Unresolved and complicated grief
  • Resolving grief: the positive effects
Unit 8: Career and Vocational Counselling
  • Introduction
  • Career possibilities
  • Helping youth explore possible careers
  • Recognising the talents of children and youths
  • Planning a career programme
  • Preparing a Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • How to prepare for an interview
  • Supporting youths in pursuing further education or training
  • Job application activities
Assessment
  • This course is assessed through a series of tutor-marked assignments. There is no exam for this course.
Accreditation
  • This course has been endorsed by ABC Awards and Certa Awards. The Quality Licence Scheme endorses high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes.  This course and/or training programme is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. CMIT can advise you on any further recognition, for example, progression routes into further and/or higher education.
  • A QLS award at level 2 is roughly equivalent to a Level 4 on the Irish National Framework of Qualifications.
  • More information can be found on the CMIT Accreditation Details page.

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The Course was very interesting and I learned a lot.

May 28, 2024

The Course was very interesting and I learned a lot.

Student May 2024
Verified

I really am enjoying the course and feel I am learning a lot from it that I can use in my teaching job and maybe help to study further in this area.

November 14, 2022

I really am enjoying the course and feel I am learning a lot from it that I can use in my teaching job and maybe help to study further in this area.

Student November 2022
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Found course very interesting & would recommend.

April 29, 2022

Found course very interesting & would recommend.

Student April 2022
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i found this course enjoyable and very interesting.

April 27, 2022

i found this course enjoyable and very interesting.

Student April 2022
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I think this course is informative and insightful. In particular the HIV/AIDS and Grief section.

February 1, 2022

I think this course is informative and insightful. In particular the HIV/AIDS and Grief section.

Student January 2022
Verified

I found the course really interesting, and I learned so much from it. I learned new skills from completing this course.

June 17, 2021

I found the course really interesting, and I learned so much from it. I learned new skills from completing this course.

Student May 2021
Verified

I am really enjoying the course overall and I am finding it very helpful in the job I already have working with children. I am looking forward to learning more with the rest of the course. Thank you for all your help.

February 3, 2021

I am really enjoying the course overall and I am finding it very helpful in the job I already have working with children. I am looking forward to learning more with the rest of the course. Thank you for all your help.

Student February 2021
Verified

Excellent and very enjoyable course.

October 29, 2020

Excellent and very enjoyable course.

Student October 2020
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I found this course very interesting and thought compelling. I am really enjoying it.

September 1, 2020

I found this course very interesting and thought compelling. I am really enjoying it.

Student September 2020
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It is easy to follow and complete.

April 21, 2020

It is easy to follow and complete.

Student April 2020
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The course was very interesting and although it won't qualify me as a counsellor, I think what I have learned from the course, will be of use in my day to day dealings with students.

August 20, 2018

The course was very interesting and although it won’t qualify me as a counsellor, I think what I have learned from the course, will be of use in my day to day dealings with students.

Student August 2018
Verified

Really enjoying the course so far. Very insightful.

September 9, 2017

Really enjoying the course so far. Very insightful.

Student September 2017
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I found the course very interesting and will benefit me in my current role.

September 9, 2017

I found the course very interesting and will benefit me in my current role.

Student September 2017
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Great way of educating myself at a time that suits me. I would recommend CMIT to anyone.

August 9, 2017

Great way of educating myself at a time that suits me. I would recommend CMIT to anyone.

Student August 2017
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The content of the course and the freedom to study, and complete assignments at my own pace appealed to me due to other commitments in my life. The course covered a number of different areas of counselling which would be appropriate to people who deal with children. I found the background knowledge to the problems very helpful in understand how the child may feel and as a result how he/she may react.

August 9, 2017

The content of the course and the freedom to study, and complete assignments at my own pace appealed to me due to other commitments in my life. The course covered a number of different areas of counselling which would be appropriate to people who deal with children. I found the background knowledge to the problems very helpful in understand how the child may feel and as a result how he/she may react.

Student August 2017
Verified

I am enjoying studying this course and I enjoy the flexibility of not having deadlines to meet. The fact that it is sufficient that content is covered and the assignments are submitted without the pressures of time restraints is very appealing.

July 9, 2017

I am enjoying studying this course and I enjoy the flexibility of not having deadlines to meet. The fact that it is sufficient that content is covered and the assignments are submitted without the pressures of time restraints is very appealing.

Student July 2017
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The course offered all that I wanted, reviews were all positive and certification is acknowledged.

June 9, 2017

The course offered all that I wanted, reviews were all positive and certification is acknowledged.

Student June 2017
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I would definitely recommend this course to anyone working in childcare, it widens your eyes to subjects that might rarely cross your mind.

May 9, 2017

I would definitely recommend this course to anyone working in childcare, it widens your eyes to subjects that might rarely cross your mind.

Student May 2017
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It was extremely accessible and easy for overseas Irish students.

March 9, 2017

It was extremely accessible and easy for overseas Irish students.

Student March 2017
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I found it really interesting and learned a lot that i can apply to my career as a teacher. my tutor was extremely helpful and very prompt at providing feedback on assignments.

January 9, 2017

I found it really interesting and learned a lot that i can apply to my career as a teacher. my tutor was extremely helpful and very prompt at providing feedback on assignments.

Student January 2017
Verified

I thoroughly enjoyed this course. It was very interesting and I really feel that I have learned a lot, both about the subject and about myself. Studying online and working are very challenging, and my tutor was so helpful and patient with me. I would recommend the CMIT courses to anyone.

January 9, 2017

I thoroughly enjoyed this course. It was very interesting and I really feel that I have learned a lot, both about the subject and about myself. Studying online and working are very challenging, and my tutor was so helpful and patient with me. I would recommend the CMIT courses to anyone.

Student Jan 2017
Verified

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