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CERTIFICATE IN COUNSELLING (CARE PROFESSIONALS) VPS005

Duration (approx) 600 hours
Qualification
Certificate

Why Study This Counselling for Care Professionals Course?

This course has been specifically designed for care professionals. 

It includes modules on psychology, counselling, counselling skills and life coaching. It was developed to enhance the knowledge of care professionals and offer professional development training. 

This unique course is suitable for anyone working in the care field, or who would like to gain employment in this area.

What Will You Learn From This Course?

In this course, you will learn more about -

  • human behaviour and how it is influenced.
  • communication and barriers to communication.
  • the psychology of balance, perceptions, and perceptual barriers.
  • theories and principles in counselling.
  • different counselling and coaching techniques.

COURSE STRUCTURE AND CONTENT

The course consists of six modules.   There are four elective modules –  Introduction to Psychology, Psychology and Counselling, Counselling Skills I and Life Coaching.

You then choose two electives from the list of electives below.

Modules

Core ModulesThese modules provide foundation knowledge for the CERTIFICATE IN COUNSELLING (CARE PROFESSIONALS) VPS005
 COUNSELLING SKILLS l BPS109
 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY BPS101
 LIFE COACHING BPS305
 PSYCHOLOGY & COUNSELLING BPS102
Elective ModulesIn addition to the core modules, students study any 0 of the following 14 modules.
 AGED CARE AND COUNSELLING BPS212
 ANGER MANAGEMENT - BPS111
 BIOPSYCHOLOGY I - BPS108
 CAREERS COUNSELLING BPS202
 COUNSELLING CHILDREN BPS218
 COUNSELLING SKILLS II BPS110
 COUNSELLING TECHNIQUES BPS206
 CRISIS COUNSELLING - BPS304
 ECOTHERAPY PRACTICE - BPS220
 GRIEF COUNSELLING (BPS209)
 HORTICULTURAL THERAPY BHT341
 PET THERAPY - BPS221
 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE IN COUNSELLING BPS207
 STRESS MANAGEMENT VPS100

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Meet some of our academics

Tracey Jones (psychology)B.Sc. (Hons) (Psychology), M.Soc.Sc (social work), DipSW (social work), PGCE (Education), PGD (Learning Disability Studies) Tracey began studying psychology in 1990. She has a wide range of experience within the psychology and social work field, particularly working with people with learning disabilities. She is also qualified as a teacher and now teaches psychology and social work related subjects. She has been a book reviewer for the British Journal of Social Work and has also written many textbooks, blogs, articles and ebooks on psychology, writing, sociology, child development and more. She has had also several short stories published.
Jacinda Cole B.Sc.,M.Psych.Psychologist, Educator, Author, Psychotherapist. B.Sc., Psych.Cert., M. Psych. Cert.Garden Design, MACA. Jacinda has over 25 years of experience in psychology, in both Australia and England. She has co-authored several psychology text books and many courses including diploma and degree level courses in psychology and counselling. Jacinda joined ACS in 2001.
Jade SciasciaBiologist, Business Coordinator, Government Environmental Dept, Secondary School teacher (Biology); Recruitment Consultant, Senior Supervisor in Youth Welfare, Horse Riding Instructor (part-completed) and Boarding Kennel Manager. Jade has a B.Sc.Biol, Dip.Professional Education, Cert IV TESOL, Cert Food Hygiene.


Check out our eBooks

Counselling HandbookA book for both students, as well as volunteers who may be involved in helping people with problems. This is a starting point for understanding counselling, and a reference for developing counselling skills. The book contains seven chapters: 1. Where can counselling be used 2. How to see behind the mask 3. Emotions and attitudes 4. How to communicate better when all you have is words 5. Theory versus practice 6. Diffusing difficult situations 7. Golden rules or tips
Family & Relationships CounsellingThe Family and Relationships Counselling ebook is an informative and helpful read for anyone who wants to improve their relationships or even help other people improve or nurture their own relationships.
Psychological ProfilingPsychological profiling is used to assess anyone from potential new staff and school children to serial killers. It helps you to determine someone’s personality, neuroses, mental health and career suitability. This book provides an excellent overview of psychological profiling techniques and pitfalls.
Working With PeopleAre you a "people person" looking for a job; or a better understanding of careers that might suit you? If so, this book was written for YOU!