Child Counselling Diploma Course

Like adults, children of all ages can experience trauma, grief, stress, anxiety, depression, and other psychological disorders but they often experience these differently – causing their reactions to being misunderstood or neglected.

This course looks at the process of child counselling from initial referral to final assessment, its benefits and challenges, history and developments, duties of a counsellor and proven counselling models, and qualifications and career paths of a counsellor. Everything you need to gain a rounded understanding of the subject.

The course begins by outlining what child counselling is and how to identify children who would benefit from it.

We’ll explore the qualifications and training required to become a counsellor and the various practices that must be adhered to. We’ll also look at the development of child counselling and child psychology, including common methodologies and approaches.

The course examines the child counselling process – preparing for each step, parent involvement, and child focus. We’ll look at empowerment and age-appropriate decision making, along with considering the role of the child counsellor – observations they must make, listening and communication skills required, and how to conclude sessions.

We’ll discuss different counselling models for children, the impact of counselling on children, and the difficulties both the child and the counsellor may experience.

The course concludes with an examination of the accreditation process for counsellors, continuing education for current counsellors, the different kinds of work available for counsellors and some employment tips.

By studying this course, you will:

• Gain a solid understanding of child counselling
• Become familiar with the career path and duties of child counsellors
• Examine the counselling process from start to finish, and the techniques used
• Learn about the benefits, challenges and impact of counselling on children

Ideal if you’re considering a career in child counselling, the Child Counselling Diploma Course will provide you with a strong foundational understanding of the subject before undertaking the qualifications and training required to work in this field.

Similarly, if you are currently working in counselling and are considering a change or addition to your services, this course will provide you with specific insight into the specialism before undertaking the additional qualifications required.

The course will also be beneficial to parents who are considering counselling for their child or whose child is undergoing counselling. As it provides insight into the process, the benefits a child may gain and the difficulties they may face.

There are no prerequisites, just an eagerness to learn and an internet connection.

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Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included