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Prof. Krishna N. Sharma, Ph.D., Virtued Academy International, and UniSkill Academy

This This concise programme is designed, keeping in mind that you may not have any prior knowledge and understanding of counseling, and you want to learn despite your busy schedule. So we have tried to avoid jargon as much as possible and simplified concepts and terminology for you.

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This This concise programme is designed, keeping in mind that you may not have any prior knowledge and understanding of counseling, and you want to learn despite your busy schedule. So we have tried to avoid jargon as much as possible and simplified concepts and terminology for you.

This programme is accredited, and this Udemy course is recognized for certification by Virtued Academy International, an autonomous institute, under the Virtued Society, incorporated under the actP., India. Validity & Utility of the training is conditionally in conformity with the Constitution of India, and the laws of the land under Article 19 1 G. Virtued Academy International provides continuing education for individuals interested in self-development and students should contact the

This course is helpful for any individual or professional who deals with play therapy, counselling, counselor, counseling career, life coach, Solution-Focused Therapy / Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), art therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), depression, childhood traume, early childhood development, couple counseling, family therapy, relationship coach, counselling psychology, Psychotherapy, narrative therapy, PTSD, positive psychology, gestalt, psychoanalysis, happiness etc.

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Learning objectives

  • Counseling skills
  • Assessment
  • Counseling process
  • Case studies

Syllabus

Introduction to Counseling
Introduction to Programme
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Counseling Techniques and Application
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Opening a Session
Rapport-Building
Silence in Counselling
Reflection
Paraphrasing
Focusing
Assessment
Appropriate Questioning
The Skill of Confrontation
Idiosyncratic Empathy
Immediacy
The Skill of Simile and Metaphor
Counseling Process- from Fixity to Fluidity

Guidelines:

1. The case studies, and case-study based evaluation is used to ensure an orientation of real-life modus operandi, what goes on in the mind of a counsellor, and how to make sense of what the client shares.

2. Read the following case studies and relate them with what you learned in lectures.

3. Contextualize them with your own case scenario(s).

4. Answer the questions, based on case scenarios given.

Link to the case study (read before attempting the quiz):

https://www.counsellingconnection.com/index.php/2009/06/05/case-management-of-anxiety-and-stress/

Guidelines:

1. The case studies, and case-study based evaluation is used to ensure an orientation of real-life modus operandi, what goes on in the mind of a counsellor, and how to make sense of what the client shares.

2. Read the following case studies and relate them with what you learned in lectures.

3. Contextualize them with your own case scenario(s).

4. Answer the questions, based on case scenarios given.

Link to the case study (read before attempting the quiz):

https://www.counsellingconnection.com/index.php/2007/06/01/a-case-of-stress/

Guidelines:

1. The case studies, and case-study based evaluation is used to ensure an orientation of real-life modus operandi, what goes on in the mind of a counsellor, and how to make sense of what the client shares.

2. Read the following case studies and relate them with what you learned in lectures.

3. Contextualize them with your own case scenario(s).

4. Answer the questions, based on case scenarios given.

Link to the case study (read before attempting the quiz):

https://www.counsellingconnection.com/index.php/2007/03/05/a-person-centred-approach-to-grief-and-loss/

Mandatory Reflective Thinking and Self Study
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Provides a comprehensive overview of major counseling and psychotherapy theories, including their history, key concepts, and applications. It is an excellent resource for counselors and therapists who are looking to expand their knowledge of different theoretical approaches.
Provides a practical guide to the essential skills needed for effective counseling and psychotherapy. It covers a wide range of topics, including communication skills, assessment techniques, and treatment planning.
Provides a thorough overview of person-centered counseling, a humanistic approach that emphasizes the client's self-direction and growth potential. It is particularly relevant for counselors and therapists who are interested in working with clients from a strengths-based perspective.
Provides a comprehensive overview of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), a type of therapy that focuses on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is particularly relevant for counselors and therapists who are looking to develop their skills in CBT.
Provides a practical guide to interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT), a type of therapy that focuses on improving relationships and social functioning. It is particularly relevant for counselors and therapists who are working with clients with depression or other mood disorders.
Provides a comprehensive overview of psychotherapy, from its history and theory to its research and practice. It is written by four leading experts in the field. The book is an essential resource for anyone who is interested in learning more about psychotherapy.
Provides a comprehensive overview of the counseling and psychotherapy process. It covers a wide range of topics, including the different stages of the counseling process, the different techniques that counselors use, and the ethical and legal issues that counselors face.
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