DCP M1 L01 Introduction To Counselling

Specialist Diploma
In Counselling
Psychology
Module 1: Foundations of Counselling
Lesson 1: Introduction to Counselling

SPECIALISTS DIPLOMA IN
COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGY
Module 1: Foundations of Counselling
Module 2: Theory and Practices
Module 3: Counseling on Specific Client Issues

SPECIALISTS DIPLOMA IN
COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGY
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Study Guide, Textbook, Notes
Attendance – 5%
Assignments – 95%
House Rules
Student Care Manager

Foundations of Counseling
• Introduction and basic training in the nature and processes of counselling. • Listening, asking questions, reflecting and paraphrasing.
• Will learn how to initiate counselling interactions, develop a counselling relationship and conduct a counselling sesions.
• Develop self-awareness as a counselor Class Activity:
Role Play Counselling Session

• Find a partner
• Assign a counsellor and a client
• Each of you will be given a case and you will do a role play counselling.

Which character can you identify with? The Interrogator
• Wants all facts and details
• Ask questions
WHEN?
WHERE?
WHAT?
WHO?
HOW?

The Accuser

The Prophet

The Historian

The Labeler

This person seems to believe that if your problem can be categorized, labeled and pigeon-holed, everything will be just fine.The Labeler loves to use the latest buzz words and jargon.

The Quick Change Artist

Dr. Deodorant

Grandma Chicken Soup

Miss Bumper Sticker

Which character can you identify with? AM I ……
The Interrogator
The Accuser
The Prophet
The Historian
The Labeler
The Quick Change Artist
Dr. Deodorant
Grandma Chicken Soup
Miss Bumper Sticker

WHAT IS COUNSELLING?

Definition of Counselling
• People solve their own problems.
• Counselling gives no advice, only helps people to be able to face their problems, examine their options, understand their feelings and choose alternatives that seem best to them. What is Counselling?
Is helping others express, understand and accept their own feelings
Helps