This course is suitable for candidates who have some experience in listening to others and would like to expand on their skills and knowledge. If you have been told you are a good listener or would make a good counsellor, this course will give you an overview of how to put your skills into practice safely.

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You will learn in more detail how to:

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Use counselling skills ethically and safely

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Establish and sustain the boundaries of the helping role

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Work empathically as a helper

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Focus on the helpee's needs and concerns

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Use self awareness in helping work

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Use a range of counselling skills to facilitate the helping interaction

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Use feedback and reflection to enhance counselling skills