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The Certificate in Therapeutic Skills and Studies will introduce you to counselling theory and support you in developing foundational counselling skills that are required prior to commencing further therapeutic training. The new edition now includes a more detailed discussion of key theories, has a new chapter on self care, and is fully up to date with the occupational and professional standards and ethical frameworks. Bought this as it was recommended by my tutor, it is very helpful so far on my level 2 course, it will also be handy for the next level too. It will be an excellent resource for all counselling learners (and their tutors) where ever they are training.I′d highly recommend this book to anyone starting out in counselling as I think you would find it supports your learning well. The book has been co authored by our very own Traci Postings, Fiona Ballantine-Dykes and Barry Kopp (with an introduction from Anthony Crouch), who talk about the book in this short video: http://bit. The programme adheres to the BACP counselling skills training framework, ensuring quality and a high standard of training (BACP - British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy). The information below is provided as a guide only and does not guarantee entry to the University of Aberdeen. Birkbeck has been training psychodynamic counsellors and psychotherapists for over 50 years, and its courses specialise in training counsellors to work in a wide range of organisations.

Before studying this course, you will ideally have studied the Counselling Concepts programme as this course builds on the skills and ideas acquired i. For example, lectures are presented to larger groups, whereas seminars usually consist of small, interactive groups led by a tutor.Everyone is different, and the study time required varies topic by topic, but, as a guide, expect to schedule up to five hours of self-study for each hour of teaching. This course is ideal if you are interested in gaining counselling skills and understanding a variety of different approaches.

Please note: if you intend to study this certificate part-time and fund your studies via a student loan, this may affect your entitlement for future full-time funding. Made me think of plenty of details and factors of becoming a counsellor that I hadn't fully considered or thought about before I start the Level 2 in a couple of months time. We guide any ambitious and motivated person on their journey through education and their career, by providing the right environment that encourages and nurtures individual talents. How does the current sociopolitical world affect our emotional world, and how do inner and outer experiences relate to one another?The content includes all the skills and requirements a person interested in counselling will need to go into practice. The first module introduces listening and counselling skills, then introduces different counselling approaches in module 2.