Foundation in Counselling & Psychotherapy (100 hours)
For personal Development or for those who want to prepare for professional qualification
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Meets one of the entry requirements of the Diploma & BSc (Hons) programmes
- Venue: Dublin West, Dublin City Centre, Cork, Limerick, Kilkenny, Athlone
- Duration: 3 hours Monday evenings, plus one weekend, October 2010 to June 2011
- Award: PCI College Foundation Certificate in Counselling & Psychotherapy
- Tuition Fees: Please download the application form for details of fees and application process.
- Specific Entry Requirements: Applicants should be over 23 years of age. Entry is by Application Form.
About the Course
100 hour Certificate course, over one academic year, introducing basic knowledge of counselling , key skills and selected approaches to the process. Interpersonal communication, personal development issues and the application of theory to practice are explored.
Learning Outcomes
Participants can expect to:- develop an understanding and appreciation of counselling as a distinct interpersonal form.
- learn and practice key frameworks for counselling and the skills required to implement them.
- reflect on personal growth and experience of life as a primary source of your understanding of counselling.
- become familiar with some of the main issues presented in counselling and an outline of how each is treated.
Course Content
- Personal Development
- Overview of Theories & Approaches
- Person-Centred Approach & Cognitive-Behavioural Approach
- Counselling Skills
