Basic Counselling Skills to Transfrom Lives

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Transforming Lives through Basic Counselling Skills

Overview:

This course, by Counselling Psychologist, Luricka Fick, provides a thorough foundation in basic counselling skills, focusing on ethical practices and practical techniques. Through structured learning, you will explore your motivations, build resilience, and develop the essential skills to support clients effectively. From mastering active listening to managing anxiety, this program is designed to help you grow as both a counsellor and an individual, ensuring your practice is ethical, compassionate, and impactful.

Course Objectives:

• Understand the core motivations behind becoming a counsellor and your unique strengths.
• Learn the importance of ethics and professional boundaries to establish trust and safety in your practice.
• Gain mastery over essential counselling techniques, including active listening, empathy, and reframing client challenges.
• Develop personalized counselling plans tailored to client needs, focusing on growth and healing.
• Implement self-care strategies to protect your emotional well-being and avoid burnout.
• Help clients manage anxiety using practical tools like breathing exercises and progressive muscle relaxation.

Who Should Enrol:

This program is ideal for:

• Aspiring counsellors or those looking to start a career in mental health support.
• Current counsellors who want to refresh their skills and enhance their ethical practices.
• Community leaders and volunteers aiming to offer structured, compassionate guidance.
• Individuals seeking personal growth and a deeper understanding of mental health.

Course Format:

• Interactive Modules: Each module is designed for engagement, offering practical activities such as journaling, boundary-setting checklists, and role-playing scenarios.
• Workbook Exercises: These exercises will guide you through reflective practices like the “Bounce-Back Journal” and “Reframing the Problem,” helping you build resilience in both yourself and your clients.
• Guided Techniques: Learn hands-on techniques to manage client anxiety and stress, including breathing exercises and progressive muscle relaxation.
• Spiritual Reflection: Engage in exercises that explore the spiritual meaning of challenges, providing deeper insight for both you and your clients.
• Supervision & Debriefing: Understand the importance of regular supervision and debriefing sessions to ensure your professional growth and emotional health.

Benefits of Enrolling:

• Build a strong ethical foundation for your counselling practice.
• Gain confidence in using practical counselling techniques to guide your clients through emotional difficulties.
• Learn how to create safe, supportive environments for your clients to thrive.
• Master key techniques to help clients manage anxiety and stress.
• Develop your personal resilience and self-awareness, essential for long-term success in counselling.
• Access a toolbox of ready-to-use activities and techniques for immediate application.

We look forward to welcoming you in the program to up-skill yourself and learn to help other ethically, and effectively. 

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