Child and Adolescent Counselling Short Course
This online counselling course focuses on the integrated method of child counselling with significant reference to using narrative and imagery techniques.
For adolescents who are struggling with the transition to adulthood, special counselling skills and approaches are required, together with proactive and creative strategies. In addition to the counselling approaches, various working models and theories specific to this field will be explored as well as behavioural, psychosocial strategies and reflective practice.
This course is thoughtfully structured into ten manageable units, each exploring key aspects of the field.
Child and Adolescent Counselling Short Course Diploma Entry Requirements:
All students must be 16 years of age and above to enter into our Child and Adolescent Counselling Short Course Diploma (Level 3).
Short Course Diploma courses require a minimum prior learning to GCSE standard in order that students can manage their studies and the assumed knowledge within course content.
Study Hours
200 hours in total. Or 20 hours per week over 10 weeks.
Assessment
Written assessment at the end of each unit of study.
Enrolment
Please note that you can enrol on this course at any time.
Progression
This Child and Adolescent Counselling Short Course Diploma course can be used to gain entry to a Level 4 Diploma or higher.
Course Content
Unit 1: Introduction, discussion and reappraisal of counselling skills
In this module, we delve into the contemporary definition of children and adolescents, exploring five prominent counselling theories. Briefly examining the contributions of Freud, Rogers, Skinner, Ellis, Jung, and Eagan, we analyse the corresponding counselling approaches adopted by each.
Unit 2: The psychodynamic approach relevant to child and adolescent counselling
This module explores the functioning and application of these theories in counselling situations. Through specific examples and activities, students will gain insights into which set of client circumstances benefits the most from each approach.
Unit 3: The Cognitive Behavioural approach relevant to Child and adolescent counselling
This module examines the application of these theories in counselling situations, providing specific examples and activities. Students will gain insights into which specific client circumstances benefit most from this approach.
Unit 4: The person-centred approach relevant to child and adolescent counselling
This module will look at how they work and are applied to the counselling situation. Specific examples and activities will give the student indications as to which particular set of client circumstances benefits most from this approach.
Unit 5: Ethics, issues of consent, and the child/adolescent – counsellor relationship
In this module, the discussion will centre on boundaries or limitations, addressing how to recognise and manage them. Additionally, it will explore the types of consent and responsibilities counsellors need to seek when working with children. The module will also focus on how counsellors establish a trusting and communicative relationship with children and adolescents.
Unit 6: Main concepts and counselling skills of child counselling
This module explores the workings of child counselling and how counsellors apply working models and techniques to facilitate positive change.
Unit 7: The role of play and specific activities in child counselling
This module explores how the utilisation of storytelling, games, play, and creative mediums with various toys can enrich exploration and facilitation in child counselling.
Unit 8: Using worksheets for goal setting, exploration and Expression in Child Counselling
This module explores the application of worksheets and provides examples of their effective use in various situations.
Unit 9: Adolescent counselling: understanding
This module explores how the counsellor establishes a relationship by understanding the adolescent’s environmental influences, stresses, and attachments.
Unit 10: Adolescent counselling: proactive practice and specific strategies
This module delves into how the counsellor adopts a proactive approach, communicates effectively, and facilitates behaviour changes in adolescents. It also explores creative and psychosocial strategies specific to this counselling field.
Requirements
- All students must be 16 years of age and above to enter into our Child and Adolescent Counselling Short Course Diploma (Level 3). Short Course Diploma courses require a minimum prior learning to GCSE standard in order that students can manage their studies and the assumed knowledge within course content.