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Diploma in Youth Counselling

Why Take this course?

One of the fastest growth areas in counselling in the UK is youth counselling. Our Diploma in Youth Counselling course is designed to provide you with a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of Youth Counselling knowledge and skills. 

Learning Method

On-Line/Distance Learning

 

Course Details

Course Number: 1830
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 £73.00
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Course Content
The course consists of two modules:

Module 1 – Certificate in Counselling
This part of the course will provide you with a comprehensive and practical understanding of counselling knowledge and skills. Using Gerard Egan’s renowned three stage model outlined in ‘The Skilled Helper’, the syllabus takes a problem management and opportunity development approach to helping.

The module 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– Youth Counselling
Throughout the course you will systematically explore the following topics and issues:
  • Educational & Vocational Issues
  • Emotional Issues
  • Relational Issues
  • Family Issues
  • Counselling Abused Young People
  • Sexual Issues
  • Theories and Research on Human Growth and Development
After each module you will be awarded a Certificate and on successful completion of the course you are awarded the Institute's Diploma in Youth Counselling.

Materials supplied with this course
The Course consists of 2 modules: 20 lessons and 10 Tutor marked assignments, supplemented with suggested background reading.

Linkages to other courses
There are a variety of supporting course to help you enhance you helping skills. Please contact us if you wish to discuss this.
 
Credit Rated or CPD
An Institute of Counselling Diploma and a CPD certificate will be issued on completion of your course. Although not academically credit rated it has proved popular with those who wish to study this specialism. If you are interested in academic credit rating you may wish to consider our credit rated Diploma in Youth Counselling (CR1830) course.



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