Introduction to Counselling Skills

This one day course will provide an initial exploration of counselling skills for those whose circumstances require them to be good listeners.

Many of us are regularly called upon to practise counselling skills without necessarily knowing that that's what we're doing.

This course presents an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the importance of active listening in creating and maintaining the spaces and enterprises we share together. It will also provide an opportunity to practise some basic skills and reflect on our own and each other's aptitudes and development needs/ambitions.

The training will be informative and interactive, incorporating some key texts/handouts and definitions with time for discussion, questions and exploration.

Introduction to Counselling Skills Aim

• To establish a basic understanding of theoretical and practical aspects of counselling.

Introduction to Counselling Skills Objectives

• To consider some definitions of counselling.
• To understand how counselling is distinct from other helping strategies.
• To recognise core conditions and predispositions for counselling.
• To explore the importance of non-verbal aspects of communication.
• To understand Egan's three stage model.
• To identify a broad range of counselling skills.
• To reflect on the application of counselling skills in various life contexts.
• To practise some basic counselling skills.
• To embrace an ethical framework for practising counselling skills.
• To identify future learning opportunities.

Who is it for?

• Managers, employees, supervisors, volunteers, members of families and organisations.
• Organisations providing any kind of service to the public. 
• Anyone who lives or works with other people.
• Anyone keen to explore and consider developing her/his counselling skills.
• Anyone who wants a better understanding of how communication works.

In-house cost

• £375 for groups of up to 20 people.

Open course

We intend to run a number of open courses throughout the year at various locations across the U.K. If you would be interested in attending, please contact us.

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