Essential Counselling Skills for Mental Well-Being and Human Connection
About This Course
This course equips learners with essential counselling skills to address socioemotional, mental, and social challenges. Designed for individuals in sectors like healthcare, education, social services, and human resources, this course covers key areas such as building therapeutic relationships, conducting assessments, managing crises, and navigating ethical dilemmas. Through interactive learning methods including case studies and role-play, learners will gain practical tools to deliver client-centered, ethical, and outcome-driven counselling services.
What You'll Learn
1. Build Therapeutic Relationships: Develop trust using active listening, effective communication, and cultural sensitivity.
2. Conduct Assessments: Identify client needs and set actionable goals collaboratively.
3. Apply Counselling Techniques: Address stress, anxiety, and interpersonal challenges; adapt methods based on client progress.
4. Manage Crises: De-escalate high-risk situations and coordinate referrals.
5. Navigate Ethics: Resolve ethical dilemmas and maintain professional boundaries.
6. Collaborate and Document: Work within teams and maintain accurate case records.
7. Evaluate and Conclude: Assess outcomes, facilitate closure, and recommend follow-ups.
Entry Requirements
Target age group: 21 to 55
Prerequisite skills and knowledge: Minimum O level holder
Required years of experience: Minimum 1 year work experience in any domain
Other relevant details on entry requirements:
A pass in 1 GCE 'O' Level subject conducted in English, or
- At least Grade 5 in GCE ‘N’ Level English Language, or
- At least D7 in GCE ‘O’ Level English Language, or
- Pass in any GCE ‘A’ Level subject conducted in English, or
- IELTS 5.5, or
- TOEFL (Internet Based) 59