Certificate in Psychological Counselling

Aims & Objectives

To familiarize the participants with the basic and most important concepts to become a helping professional.
To fortify specific qualities necessary in the process of counseling
To develop a better understanding of oneself and strengthening awareness of self, which enables us to understand others.
Develop the Skills for using techniques of counselling.

Course Content

Module One: Introduction to Psychological Counseling

This module focuses on understanding the what, why, dos and don'ts and nature of Counseling. The second part deals with the attributes of a counselor.

Module Two: Counseling Process

It discusses the underlined processes of how Counseling actually works and a generic model of the same is imparted. It will also discuss the nuances of the Counseling Relationship.

Module Three : Self Awareness as a Counsellor

Self awareness as an individual and more importantly as a Counselor is looked at. It becomes crucial for the Counsellors, the Client and the Counseling practice to proceed smoothly.

Module Four : Theories and Therapies in Counselling

Psyco-analytical Theory
Psycho-Social Theory
Person Centred Theory
Behaviour Therapy
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT)
Solution Focused Brief Therapy
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Method of Teaching

Classroom Teaching
Case Discussions
Group Discussions
Role Plays & Activities
Mock sessions

Workshop

Our trainees will be assured of a satiating experience from the workshops conducted on Mindfulness and Exploration which would be for pragmatic understanding of self.

For Whom

This course is highly suitable for practicing teachers, doctors, HR personnel and other helping professionals, parents & students. Previous knowledge of psychology is not mandatory.