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A distance learning course is the ideal way to gain a Level 2 in Introduction to Counselling. Whether you're looking to go on to further education, improve your job prospects or expand your knowledge, distance learning Introduction to Counselling is a flexible and convenient course, which allows you to comprehensively prepare for a Introduction to Counselling exam or career through home study. What's more, because the distance learning Level 2 Introduction to Counselling course is a fully comprehensive course, no prior knowledge is required.
This programme is designed for people who wish to gain an understanding of principles and practice of Counselling.
Objectives
The objectives of the course are to:
Describe the role of a counsellor and what counsellors do
List common types of counselling
Understand the skills and attributes required to conduct counselling
Practice and improve their listening skills
Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of negotiation
Describe the key aspects of successful mediation
Understand the role of counselling in crisis mediation
List sources of help and advice in a range of counselling situations
COURSE KEY TOPICS
1. The Basics of Counselling
2. Types of Counselling
3. New wave Counselling
4. Traditional Counselling Styles
5. Listening Skills
6. Negotiation
7. Mediation
8. Crisis Mediation
The good news is that no prior learning knowledge or experience is essential to take this course. This course is openly available to anyone wishing to learn more about Counselling and would like to take part in a highly rewarding home study course. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to expand their knowledge and study further, so we try to keep our entry requirements to a minimum.
You have the freedom to start the course at any time and continue your studies at your own pace for a period of up to 12 months from initial registration with full tutor support.
How is the course structured?
The NCFE Level 2 Award in Introduction to Counselling course is divided into eight comprehensive modules:
Module 1: The Basics of Counselling
What is counselling
Who is a Counsellor
When is a Counsellor not ready
Who needs counselling
Ten Steps to Counselling
Module 2: Types of Counselling
When a Counsellor is needed
Types of counselling offered
Addiction
Anxiety
Depression
Divorce
Eating Disorders
PMS
Sexual health
Stress
Module 3: New wave Counselling
On-line Counselling
Telephone Counselling
Telephone / Internet counselling
SMS text counselling
Video counselling
The Future
Module 4: Traditional Counselling Styles
Types of Traditional Counselling
What Counselling
Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy
Family therapy
Group Therapy
Who goes to Counselling
Module 5: Listening Skills
Listening
Stages of listening
Obstacles of Listening
Emphatic Listening
Listeners in Control
Traps for Listeners
Module 6: Negotiation
Negotiation
The Establishment Group
The Community group
Negotiation in General
The Joint Problem-Solving Approach
Definition of the Problem
Guidelines
Insist on Using Objective Criteria
Invent Options for Mutual Gain
Separate the People from the Problem
Suggestions
Breaking the Rules
Alternatives
Best Alternative to Negotiated
Agreement
Module 7: Mediation
What is Mediation
When is Mediation called for
Responsibilities
Preliminaries
The Introductory Phase
Problem Definitions
Reaching a settlement
Caucus Meetings
The Second session
Teamwork
The Agreement
Attributes of a Good Mediator
Module 8: Crisis Mediation
Other Considerations
Power imbalance
The Power of skill and Knowledge
The Balance of Power
Analysis and Responses
General Counselling Client Information
Form Publications
Addresses
Useful Contacts
Glossary of Health Terms
NCFE Level 2 Award in Introduction to Counselling
This course leads to a Level 2 Award for successful learners. This means that it is independently accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 2 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. In accrediting the programme at level 2, NCFE attests that its learning outcomes are at an equivalent level to a level 2 national qualification.
This course has been designed to meet specific learner requirements. Accreditation by NCFE is a guarantee of quality. It means that this learning programme has been scrutinised and approved by an independent panel of experienced educational professionals and is quality audited by NCFE.
This is a dual certification course. You will receive a certificate from both the College and also the National Awarding body NCFE. Fees for both are included in the course fee.
The enrolment fee for the Level 2 Introduction to Counselling home study course is £312.50 (Inc VAT), though for a limited time we are offering you the opportunity to pay only £250 (Inc VAT) which is a 20% discount if you enrol online and pay in full.
You can also opt for our Easy Payment Plan and enrol online today by paying a deposit of £62.50 (Inc VAT) and then 4 equal payments of £62.50 (Inc VAT) per month. The first instalment is paid about a month after you receive your course.

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