Description
Overview
This Children and Adolescents Counselling Course is designed to prepare learners for a career as a Child Counsellor or similar role, taking you through the skills required and how to apply them in a therapeutic setting.
You will learn about the counselling relationship and how to communicate effectively with young people, understanding the development cycle and its complexities. You will also deepen your knowledge of the duties of a child counsellor and how to set up your own counselling practice.
This comprehensive training course covers different behavioural therapies in detail, teaching you about common psychological issues in children and young people. You will sharpen your communication and active listening skills, as well as learn how to use therapeutic language. By the end of the course, you will be equipped with the skills to support children and adolescents with a range of issues, from dysfunctional family life to depression and eating disorders.
Accredited by CPD
Instant e-certificate and hard copy dispatch by next working day
Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover
Developed by qualified professionals
Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone-friendly
24/7 Learning Assistance
Discounts on bulk purchases
Who should take the course
Child Counsellor
Child Psychotherapist
Child & Adolescent Psychologist
SEN Teaching Assistant
Certification
Once you’ve successfully completed your course, you will immediately be sent a digital certificate. Also, you can have your printed certificate delivered by post (shipping cost £3.99). All of our courses are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field. Our certifications have no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 12 months.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, learners will be able to:
Demonstrate knowledge of the counselling relationship and how to start one
List the duties and responsibilities of a child counsellor
Understand the development cycle and the complexities of growth
Show an excellent understanding of behavioural therapies and therapeutic language
Identify common psychological issues in children and adolescents, including their causes and symptoms
Apply their newfound skills to kickstart a career in the field of counselling/psychology
Display excellent communication, relationship-building and active listening skills
Get started in setting up their own child counselling practice
Curriculum
Module 01: Introduction
Module 02: Psychology of Growth and Development
Module 03: Therapeutic Language
Module 04: Listing Property: Psychological Issues
Module 05: Therapeutic Outcomes
Module 06: Working as a Counsellor
