Certificate in Clinical and Counselling Psychology

Course introduction

Introduction

Introduction

This course lays the basics for studies in areas of counselling and clinical Psychology.It addresses various factors that lead to diverse conditions which inhibit individuals from functioning effectively and cause concern among children, adolescents, adults and the aged. Factors such as physical, mental health conditions, emotional turmoil, stress, grief and addiction are seen to be at rise, leaving people affected, families confused and lost, affecting loved ones and disrupting normal living .This course aims at creating awareness among individuals on leading a balanced life and enables them to look forward for a career in the field of counselling and Psychology through further higher studies. This course is open to all those who wish to learn about counselling & psychology.

Entry Requirements

16 years and above
High School English Level

Course Outline

Introduction to Clinical and Counselling Psychology:

Schools of Psychology and counselling
Prominent Theories, Views and Approaches
The Psycho dynamic Approach
Behavioural School of Thought
Cognitive School of Thought
Humanistic School of thought

Basics of Clinical Psychology and Mental Health:

Mental Health and Popular Historical views
Understanding Abnormality
Criteria of Abnormality
Classifications and Mental Disorders - DSM IV
Advantages and limitations of classification

Foundations of Counselling

Introduction to counselling
Counsellor - Client relationship
Ethics, Roles and Responsibility
Counselling skills and processes
Counselling Methods

Counselling Issues and contexts:

Stress and Adjustment Disorders
Understanding Stress, Stressors, Causal factors.
Trauma and Grief
Introduction to different Anxiety conditions, causes and treatment
Coping Techniques
Relevance and Importance of Counselling in today's context.

Duration

Type	Part-Time
Local	24 hours

Method of Delivery

Lectures

Award Criteria

Candidates must fulfill at least 75% course attendance requirements to obtain the certificate.

Expected date of release of award

Award of certificate will be available to the students within 3 months of the last assessment for that assessment cycle.