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Crisis & Trauma Counselling - Glasgow Caledonian University Credit Rated

Why take this course?

If you are presently in nursing, social work or one of the other caring professions and want to develop your career by gaining an additional qualification or upgrading an existing one, this course will be of major interest. It is subject specific and enhances current counselling knowledge by identifying the main requirements when counselling in the area of crisis and trauma counselling.

You might, for instance, be a non-graduate first level nurse seeking to upgrade to degree level by studying for additional credits, which can include modules from the Diploma in Clinical and Pastoral Counselling.

This course is not suitable unless there is prior knowledge/experience of foundation counselling skills

Employer Sponsorship/Course Funding

Learning Method

Distance/On-Line Learning

Course Details

Course Number: GCU 4
Course Fee: £328.00

You can pay the full price or pay a deposit of £82.00 (0% APR), followed by 3 monthly payments of £82.00

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Course Info

Course Content

theories and models of crisis and trauma counselling
identification of crisis problems and experiences
formation of empathic relationships with clients in crisis and trauma
helping clients with issues, e.g. divorce, depression, critical incidents

Materials supplied with this course
The course materials includes comprehensive course notes (knowledge and practice), and consist of 6 Units, 12 practice portfolio activities and 2 tutor marked assignments, supplemented with suggested background reading. The main learning resource is the learning pack supplemented by directed reading and case studies. Assignments include essays and analyses of case studies for subsequent discussion with tutors who will give constructive feedback.

Competency Portfolio
Students will be supported by a work- based mentor or colleague in developing a competency portfolio of their counselling skills.

Linkages to other courses
The certificate serves as one of the 4 modules making up of the Institutes Diploma in Clinical and Pastoral Counselling (Course 5000N).

Accredited
This course is accredited by the ACCPH. The ACCPH are an independent professional body and register.

Credit Rated or CPD
The Crisis & Trauma Counselling course is university credit rated by Glasgow Caledonian University at 30 SCQF level 9 (3rd year BA/BSc) credit points. In addition to the course certificate successful candidates will be awarded a confirmation of credit points letter.

Cost - Course Fee Reduced from £438.00 - £328.00
You can pay the full price or pay a deposit of £82.00,
followed by 3 monthly payments of £82.00

Although savings are possible if you are eligible and wish to enrol in 2 or more Modules.

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