0163 - Core Counselling Skills
Course Description
Hours: 12
Do you work in a role where counselling is not your primary focus, but where you are often required to assist, advise or counsel? This two-day, highly experiential workshop is designed for people like you who find themselves assisting clients, students, patients, the public etc. with brief counselling and referral. The focus is on general counselling principles and skills and the integration of these into practice. The workshop will use lecture, role play and case studies as a way of engaging participants in the acquisition of practical skills. Participants can expect to actively participate in this course.
This workshop will be of interest to those working in any setting where active listening, empathy and engaging with others is paramount. This may include, but is not limited to, human resources staff, healthcare providers, educators, police and law enforcement personnel, first responders, residential staff and those considering work or volunteering in the helping professions.
Learner Outcomes
Throughout the training participants will:
- Become familiar with a variety of individual counselling skills.
- Practice those skills through role play, observation and coaching.
- Gain an understanding about ethical and professional issues involved with the counselling process.
Specific aspects of the program include:
- Principles and ethics of counselling.
- Empathy and assessing needs.
- Contracting and goal settings.
- Solution focused interventions.
- Diversity and cultural issues.
- Crisis intervention.
- Self-care and knowing when to refer.
Notes
For more information contact the Faculty of Social Work Professional Development office:
Email: fswprofessionaldevelopment@wlu.ca
Phone: 548-889-4967
Cancellations and Transfers
Be sure to carefully review our cancellation and transfer information before registering.
Website: wlu.ca/fswpd
Applies Towards the Following Certificates
- Counselling Skills for Mental Health Certificate : Counselling Skills for Mental Health