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This course gives very
clear and step-by-step practical guidance with
many worked examples, backed by relevant theory
so you understand what you are doing and why.
The child counselling
skills module takes a practical all-round
approach to child counselling, including the use
of play therapy techniques. The basic
counselling framework is explained in terms of
goals, the relationship between counsellor and
child, and the qualities needed by a children’s
counsellor. The history of work with children is
reviewed and a theoretical chapter explains the
processes of change. Essential child counselling
skills are introduced in a step-by-step way with
examples. The psychodynamics of child
counselling is outlined. A range of instructions
and techniques for play therapy is given using
different media and activities. The use of
worksheets is introduced and a range of sample
worksheets is given.
The adolescent
counselling module takes a practical
all-round approach to adolescent counselling
incorporating knowledge of adolescent peer
communication. The unit begins with an
understanding of the nature of adolescence and
the changes and problems that occur during that
period, identifying particular hazards of the
adolescent period. A proactive counselling model is then
given, outlining the particular communication
skills and counselling skills needed. A range of
counselling strategies (symbolic, creative,
behavioural/ cognitive-behavioural and
psycho-educational) is explored and case
studies are given showing adolescent counselling
in practice. A discussion of professional
ethics is also provided.
Students will receive
lesson plans for written assignments which they
may complete and return by email for assessment.
This course is for parents,
qualified counsellors and helpers, teachers, and
anybody who looks after or works with children
or adolescents. It is an introductory or
supplementary course and is not accredited by a
government-recognised agency: therefore this
course by itself is insufficient to qualify you
to work with children or to meet any legal
requirements for such work. However this course
can act as a complement to other courses or
refresher (especially if you have trained in the
past and want to know the latest counselling
thinking), and it might also increase your
chances of finding a place on an approved child
care or other course qualifying you to work with
children.
Qualified and practising
counsellors, psychotherapists and
hypnotherapists who already work with youth but
have no specific certificate in that area will
find this course a welcome addition to their
professional portfolio, providing a key area of
professional development. Professional societies
that operate an unrestricted CEU policy may
consider this qualification for CEU purposes. |
