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CRISIS COUNSELLING - BPS304

Duration (approx) 100 hours
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Why Study Crisis Counselling?

Crisis counselling is a short-term therapy. The therapist will support the client following a trauma in their lives.

By studying crisis counselling, you can develop the skills and knowledge to help people who are experience difficulties in their lives following a trauma.

Who Is This Course Suitable For?

It is useful for anyone wanting to expand their knowledge of crisis counselling or is preparing to change their career. For example, working in one of the following careers -

  • Counsellors
  • Teachers
  • Crisis Counsellors
  • Volunteers
  • Care workers
  • Support workers
  • Social Workers
  • Foster Carers
  • Doctors
  • Nurses
  • Medical Staff
  • Law Enforcement officers
  • And more...

What Will You Learn in This Course?

In this course, you will learn more about –

  • Crisis counselling
  • Helping people through difficult times in their lives.
  • Crisis intervention, effective intervention
  • Developmental crises
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder
  • Drug addiction
  • Traumatic events and much more.

This course is suitable for professional/career development, CPD or personal interest.

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COURSE CONTENT

This course comprises of the following 9 lessons:

Lesson 1. Understanding methods of crisis intervention

  • What constitutes a crisis and methods of crisis intervention?

Lesson 2. Ethical, professional and legal issues

  • Current ethical, professional and legal implications of crisis intervention.

Lesson 3. Dangers of crises and effective intervention

  • Dangers posed by crisis to the individual, the counsellor, and those around them.
  • Determining effective modes of intervention.

Lesson 4. Developmental Crises

  • Recognising and comprehending crises from a developmental perspective.

Lesson 5. Post-traumatic stress disorder

  •  Symptoms, treatment options and possible outcomes of post-traumatic stress disorder.

Lesson 6. Violence and sexual assault

  • Effects of violence and sexual assault on the individual, and possible modes of intervention.

Lesson 7. Crisis and drug addiction

  • Determining the relationship between crises and drug dependence.

Lesson 8. Family crises

  • Major issues raised in family crises and appropriate methods of intervention.

Lesson 9. Crises and cultural issues

  • Cultural influences on crisis situations.

WHAT YOU WILL DO IN THIS COURSE

Some of the activities that you will undertake as part of this course are:

  • Roleplay a critical incident debriefing session.
  • Familiarise yourself with Codes of Conduct.
  • Interview a counsellor from a community mental health service in your area.
  • View video/films, read or listen to stories (where possible) about personal or family crises.
  • Discuss post-traumatic stress disorder with a community mental health worker.
  • Explore physical, emotional, cognitive and social responses to sexual assault or violence.
  • Examine the relationship between trauma and drugs.
  • Interview or observe people from other cultures to identify cultural and sub-cultural responses to crises.
  • Explore how sub-cultural groups may require different counselling approaches.
  • Consider various methods of crisis intervention.

WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY

"I think the information is good - it will enhance my practise as a case manager working with elderly ethnic people. Gavin Cole is an excellent tutor - his comments are very helpful, and he is very quick at getting my assignments back."
Lisa Macnaughton, Crisis Counselling course.

What Next?

If your job role involves helping people experiencing difficulties, or you would like to start a new career supporting people, then a knowledge of crisis counselling can be extremely useful.

During this course, you will learn more about the theories of crisis counselling and how to apply your skills in practice.

 

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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
Grief and Crisis CounsellingA guide to understanding and helping people through difficult times
How to be a Life CoachLife coaching is a relatively new profession - although coaches have been around for a long time in the guise of trainers, instructors, managers and tutors for various professions and disciplines. Life coaching is not easily defined, but it is a type of mentoring which focuses on helping individuals to achieve what they would like to achieve and thereby to lead more fulfilling lives. Unlike other forms of coaching, it takes place outside of the workplace and is concerned with all aspects of a person’s life.
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.