Introduction to Counselling and Psychotherapy (Certificate in Counselling Skills) Modular Course 2012 - 2013
10.00am - 5.00pm (Weekdays Monday 13th August - Friday 24th August), 4 Weekend Modules 10.00am - 4.00pm both days
Programme Manager: Lynsey Hotchkies
Venue: 23 Magdalen Street, London SE1 2EN
Fee:
AUGUST 2012 - MAY 2013 Suitable for all who
are using counselling skills in their work or wish to do so.
A modular one year programme consisting
of:
- Two week summer full time course taking place from Monday 13th
August - Friday 24th August 2012
- Four weekends between October 2012 and May 2013
Please note: Counselling Skills
Certificates are a necessary pre-requisite for Professional
Counselling Training.
Please note that the London Olympics are taking
place from 27th July to 12th August 2012
Course description
- Seminars - have an experiential focus. Skills are learned
largely through role play and discussion. Relevant theory will be
taught, and some background reading expected. Appropriate and non-
discriminatory attitudes will be addressed and promoted.
- Group sessions - give space to explore feelings and
relationships with group facilitators within small, large and inter
group settings, and to learn from group dynamics and process. The
content of group discussions is confidential.
Summer full time course
(non-residential)
- The course begins with the Summer Full Time Course held between
13th August and 24th August 2012 (Monday - Friday only).
Followed by four weekend modules.
- Some pre-course reading will be expected.
- Content - basic counselling skills and techniques,
self-awareness and self- exploration, human growth and development,
issues of working within a multicultural society, special
topics
Modules
The course modules must be followed in the order set below.
Modules take place on Saturdays and Sundays and consist of
seminars and small and large groups. All weekend modules must be
taken in one academic year.
MODULE 1 - 20th & 21st October 2012
MODULE 2 - 12th & 13th January 2013
MODULE 3 - 2nd & 3rd March 2013
MODULE 4 - 11th and 12th May 2013
MODULE 1
- attachment, separation and loss
- linking of developmental issues to the use of counselling
skills
- transitions
MODULE 2
- how to explore issues clients bring
- focusing, challenging and confronting
MODULE 3
- what belongs to the person using counselling skills
- what belongs to the clients
MODULE 4
- putting counselling skills into context
- developing an understanding of process within a session and
over time
- caring for ourselves
- endings
- course review
- personal evaluation
Selection criteria and
application
- Submission of a completed initial application form
- Applicants will be interviewed and suitable applicants offered
places
- Early application is advisable
- Click on Download Document below to print the
application form
Written and Spoken English
Please note all applicants must be fluent
in written and spoken English. These are the qualifications
in English regarded by WPF Therapy as an acceptable minimum level
of competence:
- British Council IELTS at 6.0 overall with no
less than 5.5 in any band (see www.ielts.org)
- GCSE grade C
- Cambridge Proficiency Certificate grade C
- Cambridge Advanced Certificate grade C (with
no less than 'weak' in any band)
WPF Therapy may require proof prior to the offer of a
place.
Assessment
The assessment process is continuous throughout with
elements of self, peer and seminar leader evaluation.
Qualification
Certificate in Counselling Skills will be awarded to
those who successfully complete all modules. The Certificate is a
pre-requisite for professional counselling training.
Request more information or an application form
from the Programme Administrator on training@wpf.org.uk or 020
7378 2053.
An individual training consultation can
be arranged for a fee of £40.
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