Certificate in Counselling Skills Level 2 (SKI24S026)

Health and Wellbeing

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Mode of attendance: Flexible

Number of weeks: 8

Venue: Online Delivery

Free Course

About the course:

Unit 1 summary:

In this unit, learners will learn about the core counselling skills such as unconditional positive regard, genuineness, empathetic understanding and active listening. They will then begin to look at establishing a helping relationship, including establishing boundaries and objectives. Finally they will learn how to conclude a helping interaction, including the evaluation of process and how to end with a positive impact.

Unit 2 summary:

In this unit, learners will look at counselling theories such as psycho dynamic and person-centred. They will move on to understand how counselling theory underpins the use of counselling skills.

Unit 3 summary:

In Unit 3 learners will examine the importance of an ethical framework in counselling. They will then look at the meaning of discrimination and what anti-discriminatory practice means. Finally, they will learn about addressing difference and diversity in counselling practice.

Unit 4 summary:

In the final unit learners will consider their personal values and qualities and their relevance to helping roles. They will look at how to meet own support needs and use self-reflection for personal development before concluding with using core counselling skills in a helping relationship.

How will the course be delivered?

Online distance learning through the EQUAL platform, online learning resources with feedback from an assessor

What do I need to bring?

Laptop/PC

What are the entry requirements?

19+, no formal entry requirements

What can I do next?

Successful learners can progress to other qualifications such as:
• Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills
• Level 3 Certificate in Hypnotherapy and Counselling Skills

How well am I doing?

Feedback after every learner submission from an assessor, focusing on strengths, areas for development and next steps. Grading is pass or refer with no fails.

Enquiries

Centre: The Skills Network
Email address: sales@theskillsnetwork.com