Module - Introduction to Counselling Skills
The aim of this module is to introduce you to basic counselling skills with a focus on the Person-Centred Approach. The aim of this module is to introduce you to basic counselling skills with a focus on the Person-Centred Approach.
- Offer counselling skills in your interpersonal relationships as appropriate
- Evaluate your interpersonal counselling skills at work
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of the Person Centred Approach to counselling
- Course attendance dates:
Lancaster: Feb - Saturday 22nd Feb, 1st March, 29th March, 5th April and 26th April 2025
Carlisle: April - Saturday 26th April, 3rd May, 10th, 17th and 24th May 2025
Lancaster: June - Mon 23rd June - Fri 27th June 2025
What you will learn
Identification of the the basic attitudinal skills involved in counselling skills work and outline of the basic elements of the Person Centred Approach.
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
Offer counselling skills in your interpersonal relationships as appropriate
Evaluate your interpersonal counselling skills at work
Demonstrate a basic understanding of the Person Centred Approach to counselling
How you will learn
Students who complete this course often go on to study the PgD/MA Counselling and Psychotherapy programme.
Evidence of prior successful study at underpinning level.
Previous successful study at level 3 e.g. A level or NVQ 3 or equivalent and a commitment to completing the assessed coursework and practical skills based elements of the course.
10 Credit Health Module Pricing
Tuition fees are set annually and are subject to review each year. The University may therefore raise tuition fees in the second or subsequent years of a course, in line with inflation and/or the maximum permitted by law or government policy. Students will be notified of any changes as soon as possible.
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