Postgraduate Certificate in Child & Adolescent Counselling & Psychotherapy

This course is recommended for teachers, guidance counsellors, youth workers, social workers, social care workers, psychologists and counsellors & psychotherapists and others working with children and adolescents.

It is necessary to have a prior 3rd level qualification placed at Level 7 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) or higher. For those who do not meet these entry requirements, applications based on experiential learning may be considered on a case by case basis. In this instance applicants will be expected to submit a career portfolio demonstrating their level of learning to date. 

All applicants will be called for interview. Evidence that an applicant meets the entry requirements must be furnished at interview (original transcripts in hardcopy). 

Students can expect to be provided with advice and support concerning any learning difficulties that they may encounter. Any diagnosed learning difficulty, e.g. dyslexia, must be noted on application.

Students require sufficient IT skills to complete the course. Workshops including essay skills will be provided to assist with the practicalities of written work. These workshops are currently provided free and attendance is mandatory.

 

Syllabus:

• Theories underpinning Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy and Play Therapy
• Sandplay & Therapeutic Stories 
• Lifespan Development
• Working with Parents 
• Creative Arts - Clay, Paint, Music, Drama, Puppets &
• Integration/Assessment Day

Additional Course Requirements:
• 50 hours of client work.
• This course will include group supervision (during the course).
• Additional costs will include 1-1 therapy (recommended).
• Individual 5 Supervision hours.

PCI College will be assisting in providing client work for students through our Low Cost Counselling Service and in local organisations. Students who find their own client work will need to be vetted by PCI College. If you have any questions on any of the above, please do not hesitate to contact me.  

LEADING TO THE AWARD OF: PCI COLLEGE POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN CHILD & ADOLESCENT COUNSELLING & PSYCHOTHERAPY

Synopsis

• To link the developmental stages of play to theory and to understand through exploration of child development the importance of play for self expression.
• To learn from the most up to date material available methods for supporting parents in working effectively with their child, thus supporting the therapeutic process – as Landreth says, “Parents are the agents of change for the child”.
• To introduce students to the medium of Sandplay therapy and other Creative Arts. This will be experiential in nature and students will be expected to participate in working groups throughout this module.
• To explore the medium of art as a therapeutic tool and gain an understanding of children’s art through research based examples

Fees:
€3,000 (€2,500 for PCI Students & Graduates)

In order to facilitate students, PCI College has introduced a monthly Direct Debit Plan. Please note that there is an extra charge of €80 for this option.

Payment	Payment Due Date	Amount
Deposit	Due with Application	€250.00
Initial Payment + admin fee	3rd October 2012	€ 1480.00
Second Payment	5th November 2012	€ 270.00
Third Payment	3rd of December 2012	€ 270.00
Fourth Payment	7th of January 2013	€ 270.00
Fifth Payment	4th February 2013	€ 270.00
Sixth Payment	4th of March 2013	€ 270.00

PCI Students & Graduates

Payment	Payment Due Date	Amount
Deposit	Due with Application	€250.00
Initial Payment + admin fee	3rd October 2012	€ 1230.00
Second Payment	5th November 2012	€ 220.00
Third Payment	3rd of December 2012	€ 220.00
Fourth Payment	7th of January 2013	€ 220.00
Fifth Payment	4th February 2013	€ 220.00
Sixth Payment	4th of March 2013	€ 220.00

Additional Course Costs
Course fees do not cover costs associated with Additional Course Requirements; Personal Therapy & Supervision. Fees for Supervision and Personal Therapy are decided by negotiation between you and your Supervisor and Therapist. The average cost for supervision is approximately €60. Personal therapy may also average about €60 per session.

Application Process
Applicants are invited to complete and return the enclosed Application Form. Applications must be accompanied by an Initial Deposit of €250, which is deductible from course fees if the application is successful. Applicants are entitled to a full refund of the Initial Deposit if they decide to cancel within 7 days of receipt of their application. Should an application be unsuccessful or cancelled by the applicant following this 7 day period, an administration fee of €60 is charged and the balance of €190 refunded.

The balance of fees, is payable in full before the course commences. Fees are non-refundable in all personal circumstances. All courses run subject to demand and the formation of a viable class cohort. A full refund will be given to all applicants in the event that the class does not proceed. PCI College

Anne Burke

Career Path:

Next Step:
Diploma in Child & Adolescent Counselling & Psychotherapy
Masters in Child & Adolescent Counselling & Psychotherapy


Please note that this course does not qualify you as a Professional Counsellor/Psychotherapist. As an addition to your original professional qualification, it will allow you to work with Children & Adolescents in a therapeutic setting.

If it is your intention to become a Professional Counsellor/Psychotherapist, please see our Degree in Counselling & Psychotherapy course for more details.