HCS I
Certificate
TEQSA
Online Study
7 Weeks
Relationships are an essential part of life. Being able to understand human issues and to work with people successfully brings quality in life and authenticity in relationships.
Did you know that skills learned from counselling can be applied to many aspects of life?
The Foundational Counselling Skills seminar will uncover your inner knowledge of how to relate to people and provide essential tools to help develop your skills.
This introductory level course is perfect to dip your toe into the water of working with people using empathetic communication.
The Foundational Counselling Skills program is open to all. It can also be taken as a stand alone course to complement you in your chosen industry as well as give you invaluable skills to navigate any relationship, with yourself and others.
This course can also be used as the bridging course to our Specialist Training Program as well as our Graduate Diploma and Masters Postgraduate Higher Education courses.
Versatile Applicability: The skills honed in this course are not only beneficial for those pursuing counselling professions but apply to various careers and interpersonal contexts. Whether you are in business, education, healthcare, or any other field, these communication skills are valuable assets.
Career Pathways:
Professional Development (PD) Points: Upon successful completion of the course, including the two-day workshop, you will receive additional Professional Development (PD) points, further enhancing the value of your learning experience.
Embark on this transformative journey, where effective communication meets holistic wisdom, and discover the potential within yourself and your relationships.
This course involves a 7-week online component and a 2-day online workshop, where students can review and discuss their learning and experience with their peers and gain feedback from the tutor.
You will be introduced to the micro-skills of counselling including Active listening, Unconditional positive regard and Empathy as tools to ease communication and to better understand fellow humans.
You will discover how developing strong Micro-skills of Counselling can enhance your knowledge and effectiveness in dealing with human centred issues.
This course will teach you the fundamentals of the micro-skills of counselling including:
Students are given time to absorb and reflect on these skills and to practice within the context of Authenticity in Relationships. The aim is to embody the skills in everyday life by using them throughout the week.
This knowledge is delivered within the “person-centered” approach of Rogers and the “will to meaning” of Frankl. Experiential exercises and practice within a supportive and self-reflective environment are essential parts of this course.
The importance of awareness of Meta-skills (inner attitudes of the practitioner) is fundamental to our holistic orientation and are covered through the study of Deep Respect, a not-knowing mind, and trust in the unfolding process of individuation.
The experience as a whole is encapsulated within a holistic understanding of the human condition which completes the course and forms a base for much of the work covered in other modules that we offer.
No prior knowledge of counselling required.
This course is ideal for individuals, or alternative holistic therapists who want to enrich their lives and practice by learning basic counselling skills from a holistic point of view.
The Foundational Counselling Skills program is open to all. It can also be taken as a stand-alone course to complement you in your chosen industry as well as give you invaluable skills to navigate any relationship, with yourself and others.
This course can also be used as the bridging course to our Specialist Training Program as well as our Graduate Diploma and Masters Postgraduate Higher Education courses.
| Fee | |
|---|---|
| Deposit | $500 |
| Course Fee | $1,500 |
| Module | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| January Intake | 8th January | 25th February |
| Online Weekend Workshop | 31st January | 1st February |
| Weekly Zoom Calls | Mondays 12pm – 1pm |
| Module | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| May Intake | 21st May | 9th July |
| Online Weekend Workshop | 13th June | 14th June |
| Weekly Zoom Calls | Tuesdays 12pm – 1pm |
Deanne Reyes
After graduating from the Metavision course in 2011, Deanne continued on as a teaching assistant, growing into the role of Student Liaison for all Metavision courses, she is also an integral part of the team within the Metavision hub as student liaison and runs her own private practice.
With a background in management within the Biomedical equipment industry, Deanne’s decision to change careers was based on experiences throughout her life that were not always within her control. This is a common theme with a lot of the students that seek to study with Metavision due to the transformative nature of the course. Her passion for communication and in particular, the Metavision Model has helped her transition from her previous career into her current role where she embodies this model while working with people from all walks of life.
Deanne teaches the Holistic Counselling Skills Certificate and also presents the two-day Holistic Counselling Skills workshop.
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