Advanced Counselling Diploma Level 4
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Course Description
This Distance Learning Advanced Counselling Diploma Level 4 course comprises of twenty modules which are designed to give the student a good basic knowledge of the main theories that underly the most commonly practiced approaches to counselling and psychotherapy. It is a requirement for registration as a counsellor or psychotherapist that a candidate has obtained a certificate showing evidence of successful completion of a theoretical course providing a basic knowledge of the main theories in psychotherapy and counselling. Additionally the candidate will need to complete around 400-450 hours of supervised practical work, this is discussed in module 1 and in greater detail…
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Course Description
This Distance Learning Advanced Counselling
Diploma Level 4 course comprises of twenty modules
which are designed to give the student a good basic knowledge of
the main theories that underly the most commonly practiced
approaches to counselling and psychotherapy. It is a requirement
for registration as a counsellor or psychotherapist that a
candidate has obtained a certificate showing evidence of successful
completion of a theoretical course providing a basic knowledge of
the main theories in psychotherapy and counselling. Additionally
the candidate will need to complete around 400-450 hours of
supervised practical work, this is discussed in module 1 and in
greater detail in module 19, together with helpful suggestions as
to how such practical training may be obtained.
The student will note that the terms counselling, psychotherapy and
therapy are used interchangeably, as are the terms counsellor,
psychotherapist and therapist; no apologies are made for this as
these terms are used interchangeably in most of the literature on
counselling and psychology. The term clinician is used in some
texts on counselling and psychotherapy, this term has overtones of
medical qualification and has been deliberately avoided in this
course. Any student who successfully completes this course is not
medically qualified, and if presented with a client who raises the
slightest suspicion of requiring medical or psychiatric treatment,
should advise such a client to consult their medical practitioner
as soon as is reasonably possible.
Much of the early work in counselling and psychotherapy was carried
out in Europe and particularly Germany and Austria; as a result
some German terminology is universally used, particularly in the
early psychotherapeutic approaches. Where words are used in this
text, an English translation will be offered, or where the word
does not translate literally, an attempt has been made to describe
the concept referred to as best as possible. Since many of the
early psychologists and psychotherapists were Jewish, they were
forced to flee Europe and Nazi persecution in the late 1930s, many
of them making their homes in the USA. This lends a North American
flavour and the incorporation of a great deal of American
terminology to counselling and psychotherapy from the 1940s
onwards.
The learner will note a marked similarity in some of the techniques
used in the different approaches, particularly those such as
Existentialist, Rational Emotive and Adlerian therapies, which are
based on the assumption that human beings are able to control and
change their destinies. For instance, there are some strong
similarities between Ellis’s Rational Emotive Therapy and Glasser’s
Reality Therapy, yet there are also significant differences. The
learner should not treat the use of techniques as being universal,
there are subtle differences between approaches and the learner
needs to be sure they are aware of these differences. Every module
in the course requires the same attention, if the learner is to
appreciate the similarities and differences in the varying
approaches.
Previous Knowledge Required
You do not need any prior learning knowledge or experience to take this course. This course is openly available to anyone who wishes to take part in a highly rewarding home study course, although you would be expected to have a reasonable standard of literacy.
You have the freedom to start the course at any time and continue your studies at your own pace for a period of up to 12 months from initial registration with the full support of your Tutor.
Support
You will receive the entire package of course materials in a single dispatch together with dedicated Tutor Support for 12 months. All assignments are marked by one of our professional Tutors who will offer regular feedback and guide you through your course.
You will be provided with the telephone number for your dedicated Student Support Team who will be available for any other queries that you may have whilst completing your course. You can be assured that you will receive unlimited support for your home study course, so there is no need to struggle or feel isolated during your studies.
Assessment
You must successfully complete a series of activities and assessments. Once all assessments and activities have been completed satisfactorily, you will then be awarded your certificate. The good news is, there is no final exam.
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