The Certificate in Counselling Children & Adolescents provides a comprehensive understanding of counselling techniques and strategies specifically tailored to work with children and adolescents. This course explores the foundational knowledge of child psychology, cognitive development, socio-emotional development, and the socio-cultural factors that influence a child’s development.
You will learn a range of counselling techniques and their application in working with children and adolescents. Topics covered include general guidelines for child therapy and counselling, addressing separation issues, managing stress, handling bullying and child abuse situations, dealing with behavioral problems, and understanding and managing depression in young individuals. The counselling process will be examined in detail, including key skills such as appropriate questioning, assessment, focusing, paraphrasing, reflection, and rapport-building.
By the end of this course, you will be equipped with the knowledge and practical skills needed to effectively counsel children and adolescents. Whether you are a mental health professional, school counselor, teacher, or anyone working with young individuals, this course will enhance your ability to provide support, guidance, and intervention for the emotional well-being and development of children and adolescents.
What Will You Learn?
- The foundational principles of child psychology and the socio-cultural factors that influence a child’s development.
- Cognitive and socio-emotional development in children and adolescents.
- Counselling techniques and strategies specifically designed for working with children and adolescents.
- Guidelines for child therapy and counselling.
- How to address separation issues and help children cope with separation anxiety.
- Techniques for managing stress and supporting young individuals in stressful situations.
- Identification and intervention strategies for bullying and child abuse situations.
- Understanding and addressing behavioral problems in children and adolescents.
- The counselling process, including skills such as appropriate questioning, assessment, focusing, paraphrasing, and reflection.
- Building rapport with children and adolescents to establish a trusting therapeutic relationship.
- Recognizing and managing depression in young individuals.
Who Should Take The Course?
- Mental health professionals who want to specialize in working with children and adolescents.
- School counselors and educators who work closely with young individuals.
- Psychologists and therapists seeking to expand their expertise to include child and adolescent counselling.
- Social workers and child welfare professionals involved in supporting children and adolescents.
- Parents and caregivers interested in gaining a deeper understanding of counselling techniques for their own children.
- Anyone involved in the field of child development or working with young individuals who wants to enhance their counselling skills.
Course Features
- Lectures 21
- Quizzes 0
- Duration 1h 21m
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 12
- Certificate Yes
- Assessments Yes
