Diploma in Couple and Family Counselling

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Diploma in Couple and Family Counselling

Course Code: 1600

Course Fee: £529.00

You can pay the full price or pay a deposit of £89.00 (0% APR), followed by 6 monthly payments of £73.33

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Why study with Institute Of Counselling

We have been delivering courses to our students since 1986 – in that time over 35,000 students worldwide have used our courses to enhance their helping skills and advance their career prospects. Our longevity is testament to the quality of our courses and support.

This Couple and Family Counselling course is a two module Diploma course which, although it is expected to take one year to complete, students may study over two years if unexpected life changes occur.

The first module of your couples counselling educational training course covers the basic skills of counselling with an emphasis on the person-centred approach. The second module is designed to assist people who work as couple or family counsellors, or are interested in this area of counselling. The student will receive training in the skills used by those in the caring professions, including; nurses, doctors, social workers, priests, ministers, teachers, careers guidance and youth workers.

Diploma in Couple and Family Counselling Reviews

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Dr Murphy made my study for diploma in Couple and Family Counselling really interesting, she is very honest and approachable. I really looked forward for all her comments and do take them on board and will implement them in my ministerial role. I just want to say thank you for helping me to see my hidden potentials and to see situations and individuals from a different point of view to which I formerly held. Mobrae

Mobrae M, 335 days ago

The online offering of the course is a good initiative as it gives persons who work in areas that may involve counselling the opportunity to learn and become "professional" in their interaction when necessary. For me the study at your pace is good especially as I had some personal challenges along the way. The concept and delivery is encouraging as you do not get overwhelmed - it is as though you are in a classroom with a tutor.

Ruth P, 1 year ago

Practical learning that can be applied immediately by the student

John O, 5 years ago

Great course. I loved it! I know I'm lucky to have done it as others haven't yet. I liked following Barry's case and gradually adding more and more to my assignments. I felt invested in the family.

Brittany J, 6 years ago

There was sufficient material to get your teeth into along with the additional reading.

Anne P, 6 years ago

Course provided exact information I wanted to learn and was fit for the purpose I wanted. It was invaluable to study the first module - Counselling to learn the models and purpose of counselling which I was then able to relate to the bereavement part. The course challenged my understanding and the way I would respond. I have learnt to read between lines, to consider what peopel are not physically saying, not just to rely on the physical word spoken.

Tina F, 6 years ago

The whole content was very clear and understandable,it was also very easy to read and understand.

Lina H, 6 years ago

Some of the examples seem a little out of date

Rosemary K, 7 years ago

The course materials were good, it's a massive subject but all the main theories were covered and I thought using case studies helped. I

Jane B, 7 years ago

Very relevant for times as this

Damilola O, 7 years ago

Syllabus for Diploma in Couple and Family Counselling

The Diploma in Couple and Family Counselling course comprises one foundation module, Certificate in Enhancing Skills in Counselling (Course 121) and one advanced module, Certificate in Working with Couples and Family in Counselling (Course 123).

Module 1, Certificate in Enhancing Skills in Counselling

includes the following topics

Introduction to Counselling Theory
The Psychodynamic Approach
The Behavioural Approach
The Person-Centred Approach
The Cognitive Approach
The Pastoral Approach
The Counselling Process
Basic Counselling Skills
Core Skills of "The Skilled Helper"
Professional Practice

Module 2, Certificate in Working with Couples and Family in Counselling

includes the following topics:

The counselling process
Current issues in Couple and Family Counselling
The forces impacting the family
Sociological issues impacting couple and family counselling

Materials supplied with this course

The Diploma in Couple and Family Counselling course materials includes comprehensive course notes (knowledge and practice), and consist of 20 Lessons and 10 tutor marked assignments, supplemented with suggested background reading to provide insights into the skills and techniques used by professional counsellors. You will be able to observe and become conversant with many of the practical techniques employed by professional counsellors.

Linkages to other courses

In addition to the Institute course certificate successful candidates will be awarded a certificate of CPD. If you require academic credit rating you may wish to consider our Clinical and Pastoral Counselling Module GCU 1 plus Couple & Family Counselling Module GCU 3 which are part of our Course 5000N Diploma In Clinical and Pastoral Counselling but can be taken separately .

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The Institute of Counselling was founded in 1985 as a Christian based, not for profit independent educational charity. It is committed to promoting pastoral care throughout the services it provides.

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Course Code: 1600

Course Fee: £529.00

You can pay the full price or pay a deposit of £89.00 (0% APR), followed by 6 monthly payments of £73.33

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