Certificate of Achievement
has completed the following course:
An Introduction to Counselling Skills
University of Lincoln
This online course introduced the learner to interpersonal listening and responding communication skills that can be helpful in professional settings, such as active listening and responding, verbal and non-verbal communication, developing a safe space, and the importance of self-care.
2 weeks, 5 hours per week
Jo Rushworth
College Director of Education and Students for the College of Health and Science
University of Lincoln
Transcript
Learning outcomes
- Explain the difference between counselling and counselling skills.
- Describe the verbal and non-verbal skills which facilitate active listening.
- Identify how to apply these skills to personal and/or professional relationships.
- Justify the value of boundaries and self-care.
- Explain the importance of reflective practice.
Syllabus
Learners will be introduced to interpersonal listening and responding communication skills that can be helpful in professional settings. Learners gain an introduction to counselling skills and theory should they wish to progress to a career in counselling through further study.
The course will introduce learners to:
- Key active listening and responding communication skills.
- How to use these skills within a set role or helping relationship.
- Learning to evaluate use of counselling skills through self-reflection.
- How counselling skills relate to theory.
Issued on 5th November 2024
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