Personal Support Counselling:
Program Description:
The Certificate of Applied Counselling Studies with a specialization in Personal Support Counselling explores the major personality theories and techniques used to assist clients who are experiencing mild to moderate emotional or behavioral concerns. Students identify the stages of individual and group counselling and ethical considerations; and remaining within the scope of practice of support counsellors. Skill development includes: interview and assessment procedures; empathetic listening skills, making referrals to other professionals; case management: treatment planning; goal setting; crisis interventions; overcoming resistance; and use of integrative counselling techniques
Required courses:
Assessment of Psychological Disorders
Applied Counselling Skills I - Case Management, Assessment and Listening Skills
Applied Counselling Skills II - Case Management, Goals and Interventions
Applied Counselling Skills III- Integrative approach
Conflict, Suicide and Emergency Interventions
Introduction to Applied Psychology and Ethics or Ethics and Career Development
Group Dynamics and Workshop Design
Multi-Cultural Competence
Solution-Focused Counselling