104

Deepening the Application of Counselling Skills

Overview

Furthering the devleopment of emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills in the context of the application of holistic counselling skills.

This course will present you with a range of exercises and experiential work to encourage the embodiment of the foundational skills. FCS-104 provides new subjects to deepen the work that you have learnt as well as revision from your previous learning in FCS one, two and three. Our four part Micro credentials series is suitable for anyone wanting to improve communication and relational skills. The Micro skills form the basis of counselling and can be applicable to dealing with people as well as embarking on your own holistic counselling career. This course is the fourth of the four Foundational counselling skills on offer.

Outline

Delivery

This course is run by industry professionals and is highly engaging and interactive. As a relational course where enhanced communication is crucial, it was necessary to create a community atmosphere where the students also benefit from peer learning. The delivery is online over 8 weeks, including a two-day workshop. Content is built and opened weekly with interaction through the online forums

UNIT CODE

104

STUDY PERIOD

8 weeks

UNIT COORDINATOR

Deanne Reyes

CONSULTATION TIMES

This course runs over 8 weeks - 3.5 hours a week - 4 hours assessment - guided and experiential learning throughout. Total hours of commitment is 32 hours. Simple yet valuable communication skills that are learnt and embodied throughout the course.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit, students will be able to:

a) A developed understanding of a holistic oriented approach where the focus is on the whole person

b) Experiential development of inner and outer awareness

c) Basic understanding of the different creative therapies available in counselling

d) Knowledge of Non Violent communication and how to introduce it in a counselling session

e) A deeper awareness around developing communication and self reflective skills

f) A basic understanding of how to work with diverse individuals

Student Workload

16 hours synchronized Zoom workshop over 2 days
3 hours a week study time
96 personal study hours

Delivery Mode

Online delivery

3.5 hours of study per week

Assesments

4 hours of assessments