Counselling introduction: advanced

Extend your use of counselling skills and personal development in this highly experiential course. You will need to have completed a 30-hour introductory course with at least 70% attendance.

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Key course information

Dates
20/02/12 - 26/03/12

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Day(s)
Mon

Duration
6 weeks

Time
18:00 - 21:00

Fees ?
Full fee: £104
Senior fee: £104
Concession: £34

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
PC221

Availability
This course has finished

Course outline

What is the course about?

The course will develop a range of counselling skills, consistent with the core conditions of the Person-Centred approach; inter-action with other students in a personal development group.

What topics will we cover?

Skills, attitudes and personal qualities relating to the Person-Centred approach
Ethical and good practice issues
Awareness of diversity & difference
Giving & receiving constructive feedback in skills practice sessions
Personal development; ability to reflect on self and interactions with others.

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

Feel more confident in using listening and a range of other counselling skills
Describe some boundaries and ethical issues in counselling
Identify somw ways in which cultural differences may affect the counselling relationship
Reflect on the self and on inter-actions with others.

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

The level is post-beginner. Students are asked to come willing to:
a) Draw on their own experience
b) Be open to those of other students.

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

The emphasis is on learning through experience. There will be skills practice and large group experience. You will be asked to keep a journal as a way of reflecting on yourself and your learning throughout the course. Towards the end of the course you will be asked to produce a brief self-assessment which summarises your learning.

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

Recommended Reading:
Frankland, A & Sanders, P (2003) 'Next Steps in Counselling', Ross-on-Wye, PCCS Books
Tolan, J (2003) 'Skills in Person-Centred Counselling & Psychotherapy', London, Sage.

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. a) Completing your Satement of Learning which will be endorsed by your tutor
b) Written feedback in response to your Self Assessment, based on your Learning Journal.

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?

Certificate in Counselling Skills (Level 3).

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 2530

counselling@citylit.ac.uk

Drop-in course advice (term-time only) Tuesdays 13.30 - 14.30 (please ask at the Department Enquiry Desk).



To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.

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Dates Day(s) Time Duration Fees Snr Conc Code Availability
11/01/12 to
15/02/12		 Wed 10:00 - 13:00 6 weeks £100 £64 £34 PC220 Finished » Select
20/02/12 to
26/03/12		 Mon 18:00 - 21:00 6 weeks £104 £104 £34 PC221 Finished » Select

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Psychology, counselling & personal development

Tel: 020 7492 2530

counselling@citylit.ac.uk

Drop-in course advice (term-time only) Tuesdays 13.30 - 14.30 (please ask at the Department Enquiry Desk).



To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.

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