Introduction to Counselling
COURSE INFORMATION:
Place of Study: Shetland College UHI, Lerwick. This course is also run at Brae High School - contact Shetland College UHI for details.
Mode of Study: Part time/evening class
Length of course:
Part time: Four Saturdays ( this option is run twice a year)
Evening class: Over seven weeks
Start Date: Contact Shetland College UHI for Saturday and evening class start dates
Entry Requirements: None
COURSE SUMMARY:
The course provides a broad introduction to counselling with an overview of the three main approaches used in this country and offers participants the opportunity to develop basic counselling skills. It will give participants the opportunity to identify their potential to progress further on the Degree at Shetland College UHI or Certificate and Diploma courses elsewhere. This course is taught by tutors who work professionally as counsellors.
COURSE CONTENT:
A chance to develop your listening skills, learn some counselling theory and become more self aware and confident in your ways of helping people.
HOW WILL I STUDY?
This is a 20 hour course, which is run twice a year.
GOOD REASONS TO STUDY THIS COURSE:
- A way into further study
- Learn about yourself and others
STUDENT QUOTE:
"I have found this course very interesting, enlightening and really worthwhile" Anon.
STAFF QUOTE:
"We look at how we communicate with people, and also how to take care of ourselves and know our limitations" Jean Aaron-Walker, Lecturer.
PROGRESSION:
Academic: BA in Counselling Psychotherapy
Employment/Career: Course provides useful knowledge for Helping Professionals and is a good stepping stone towards a career in Counselling, following higher education.
Former students have: Progressed on to degree level courses.
