Specialist Diploma in Work Place Counselling

Course details

The programme has been designed for :
Participants who have no experience in counselling but are willing to gain a basic entry qualification to professional counselling
Professionals who wish to develop counselling skills and knowledge for application in their work areas such as in health, social services, education, customer service, human resource and supervisory work settings
Professionals in the industrial field who wish to counsel people in need in the corporate setting
The programme provides participants with :
A professional basic entry qualification to counselling
Opportunities for personal growth
Acquisition of crucial interpersonal skills and related knowledge
The programme aims to:
Provide a basic level of knowledge about major approaches to counselling and psychotherapy
Provide training in basic counselling skills and practice
Introduce the ethical and professional issues faced by counsellors in human service industries
Introduce a basic level of knowledge and skills in working with different client groups and specific client issues
Prepare participants to face issues and employ methods specifically for the work place setting.
Programme Features

Integrates the 3 areas salient to counsellor training programmes:
- Personal growth
- Theoretical and research-based knowledge in counselling psychology
- Skills in counselling
Students are taught a range of counselling skills that can be applied across work settings and client groups.
Focus on developing counsellor awareness including:
- How the student's interpersonal style affects the counselling process
- Students will be taught to reflect and learn from their training experiences.
Teaching Methods and Assessment
The programme will be delivered through lectures, group discussions, practical demonstrations, video presentations, practical and experiential exercises, case studies, and role-plays. Students will be assessed through written assignments, projects, oral presentations, and videotaped counselling project/examination.

Admission Requirements
To be eligible for admission to the course, applicants must fulfil the following conditions:

Diploma holders in any field
Be at least 18 years of age
Mature-aged applicants not meeting the admission requirements are invited to apply as the program recognises relevant life experiences that students bring with them
Application will be considered on a case-by-case basis; in some circumstances, interview might be needed
Graduation Requirements
Student must achieve at least 75% attendance for all modules and a minimum passing mark of 50 for all assignments to be awarded the Specialist Diploma.

Course Modules
The areas of study include :

Foundations of Counselling - Introduction to Counselling
- Counsellor Awareness
- Counselling Skills
- Counselling Process and Model
- Cognitive Interventions
- The Therapeutic Alliance
- - Ms Jane Eirene Santos
- Mr Tan Choon Hooi, Klein
- Ms Karen Sciberras
- Mdm Tan Lay Geok
Counselling Psychology: Theory and Practice - Major theories of Counselling and Psychotherapy
- Theory-based Intervention Techniques/Styles
- Human Lifespan Development
- Counselling Specific Client Groups
- Multicultural Issues in Counselling
- Ethical and Professional Issues in Counselling
- - Ms Jane Eirene Santos
- Mr Tan Choon Hooi, Klein
- Ms Karen Sciberras
- Mdm Tan Lay Geok
Counselling on Specific Client Issues - Stress
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Grief and Loss
- Self-esteem Issues
- Addiction Issues
- Relationship Issues
- Trauma
- - Ms Jane Eirene Santos
- Mr Tan Choon Hooi, Klein
- Ms Karen Sciberras
- Mdm Tan Lay Geok
Manage Workplace Relationships Effectively - Cooperative Communication
- Speaking and Listening Skills
- Development of Communication Process
- Cultural and Individual Differences
- Culture Appropriate Communication
- Overcoming Barriers to Communication
- Following and Delegating
- Supervise Tasks
- Supporting Effective Operation
- Conflicts in the Workplace
- Problem Solving Techniques
- Negotiation
- Building and Maintaining External Relationships
- - Ms Jane Eirene Santos
- Mr Tan Choon Hooi, Klein