This course is aimed at individuals who are currently working in a helping role and would like to further develop their skills, or anyone who is interested in learning more about counselling and potentially looking to take the first step towards a new career.
In this program participants will learn the basic skills required to become effective in helping people with their problems, conflicts, decisions, and relationships. Through hands-on exercises and role-play, students will come to understand what is required to become an effective counsellor.
Participants will learn to recognise and develop the qualities required of helpers, and have the skills to build rapport and a collaborative working relationship with clients. The emphasis is on developing practical skills and building your confidence, and understanding some of the core, often complex, issues which are present in the counselling process.
Topics to be covered:
- Establishing rapport
- Building a collaborative working alliance with clients
- Active listening skills
- Awareness of body language and non-verbal communication
- The stages involved in the counselling process
- Techniques to promote client insight and emotional awareness
- What to ask – review of different questioning techniques
- Demonstrating empathy
- Reflective responses
- When to challenge – building skills to challenge clients
- Assessing the client risk
- Solution-focused and problem solving strategies
- Self awareness in the counselling process
Cairnmillar can offer these courses for your organisation’s needs. Our consultants can offer these courses in your workplace. Our facilities are also available to run specific education courses.
Course schedule:
Dates: November 12 – 15, 2012
Time: Monday – Thursday, 10am – 4pm
Tuition Fee: $650
Educating Practitioners