Counselling skills for complementary therapists

Enhance your personal skills and develop your understanding of counselling skills & practice in complementary therapies. You will have the opportunity to practice several counselling techniques as well as gaining knowledge of counselling theory.

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Key course information

Dates
27/11/11 - 04/12/11

Day(s)
Sun

Duration
2 weeks

Time
10:15 - 17:15

Fees
Full fee: £104^NC

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
FTQ53

Availability
This course has finished

^NC: No concessionary fees available as there is no government funding for this course.

This course has finished

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Course outline

What is the course about?

Gain a basic understanding of counselling theory, skills and practice. Through a mixture of practical and theoretical work you will improve your communication skills and practice several counselling techniques useful in your complementary therapy career. Techniques covered will include body matching and mirroring body language, reflecting back, active listening and paraphrasing.

What topics will we cover?

- Promoting self-healing through the therapeutic relationship
- What do clients want?
- Communication in the consultation
- Active listening
- What makes change happen in treatment?
- The process of treatment
- Communication and illness
- The health of the practitioner.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

- Explain the basic theory behind several counselling techniques
- Communicate more effectively with your clients
- Understand the importance of professional boundaries and explain how they can be maintained.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

The course is taught at an interest level and is for qualified or training complementary therapists. You will not be expected to have any previous knowledge of counselling skills. You are required to read short sentences, follow verbal instructions and extract information from handouts and the internet.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

Practical exercises in the form of group and pair activities, short lectures, class discussion and reading some short texts. There will be no work outside the class.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

Please bring pen and paper.

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

No.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

Other CPD courses for massage therapists from the Health and Movement Studies programme. ITEC Diploma courses.

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2622

health@citylit.ac.uk

Advice times:

During term-time Tuesday 12.30 - 13.30 and 17.30 - 18.30 Thursday 12.30 - 13.30 and 17.30 - 18.30

Non term-time Tuesday 17.30 - 18.30 Wednesday 12.30 - 13.30.

To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.

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Health and movement studies

Tel: 020 7492 2622

health@citylit.ac.uk

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