WHAT WILL YOU DO IN THIS COURSE?
The following are examples of what you may do in this course:
- Explain the concept of dream analysis.
- Differentiate between elements of traditional psychoanalytical theory in terms of its usefulness in modern day counselling.
- Describe the modification to traditional psychoanalytical theory as prescribed by Erikson.
- Explain an object-relations interpretation of the origin of ‘narcissistic’ and ‘borderline’ personality disorders.
- Explain the difference between Freudian and Adlerian theory.
- Define the key concepts of Adlerian theory including: personality, goals and lifestyle.
- Explain the concept of superiority v inferiority.
- Describe the 4 stages of the Adlerian counselling process, i.e: -developing the counselling relationship; -exploring the individual; -encouraging self-awareness; -re-education.
- Discuss the pros and cons of Adlerian therapy as applied to the counselling process.
- Define Gestalt therapy.
- Explain the importance of elements of human nature to the Gestalt approach.
- Discuss ways in which dilemmas can be resolved using the Gestalt approach.
- Explain the ‘effect of contact’ and the ‘effect of energy’.
- Discuss the use of confrontation.
- Describe different techniques of Gestalt therapy.
- Discuss the pros and cons of Gestalt therapy as applied to the counselling process.
- Define person-centred counselling.
- Outline the principles of the person-centred approach.
- Discuss how the impact of the counselling process is assessed.
- Discuss suitable areas of application.
- Discuss the pros and cons of the person-centred approach as applied to the counselling process.
- Define REBT.
- Explain Ellis’ views on ‘human nature’.
- Describe Ellis’ theory of personality.
- Discuss the stages involved in developing a rational philosophy of life.
- Describe different techniques used in REBT.
- Discuss the pros and cons of REBT as applied to the counselling process.
- Discuss the differences between CBT and REBT.
- Outline the main ‘cognitive distortions’ as set out in CBT.
- Discuss the goals of CBT.
- Describe modifications to CBT (known as CBM).
- Outline the 3 phases involved in CBT.
- Discuss the pros and cons of CBT as applied to the counselling process.
- Define the main characteristics of behavioural therapy.
- Describe different techniques of behavioural therapy including: -relaxation training; -systematic desensitisation; -exposure therapies; -assertion training.
- Discuss the pros and cons of behavioural therapy as applied to the counselling process.
- Define solution-focused counselling.
- Describe how to engage the client.
- Describe how questions are used to construct pathways for change.
- Discuss strategies used to generate creative solutions.
- Discuss the pros and cons of solution-focused therapy to the counselling process.
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Course Structure & Content:
There are 8 lessons in the course, as detailed below.
Psychoanalytic psychotherapy l – Freud, Erikson, Jung
- Value and relevance of psychotherapy.
- Emergence of psychoanalytical theory.
- Principles of psychoanalytical theory.
- Elements of the personality.
- The notion of conscious and unconscious.
- Anxiety and psychoanalysis.
- Inbuilt psychological coping and damage repair mechanisms.
- Defence mechanisms.
- Freud’s psycho-sexual theory and Erikson’s psychosocial theory.
- Jung’s perspective on personality.
- Archetypes.
- Recent developments in psychoanalytical theory.
- Goals of psychoanalytical approach.
- Psychoanalytic techniques.
- Analytic framework.
- Free associations.
- Interpretation.
- Dream analysis.
- Resistance.
- Transference.
- Psychoanalytic approach and counselling.
- Personality disorders.
- Critique for psychoanalytic theory.
Psychoanalytical psychotherapy ll – Adler
- Alfred Adler.
- Adler’s key concepts.
- Inferiority vs superiority.
- What makes people self-interested.
- Social interest and community feeling.
- Individual psychology.
- Psychological types: ruling type, leaning type, avoiding type.
- Sibling relationships.
- Only child.
- First child, second child, youngest child.
- Use of Adlerian theory.
- Applications to counselling.
- Freud and Adler.
- Critique.
Humanistic/Existential approaches I – Gestalt Therapy; Fritz Perls
- Introduction.
- Human nature.
- Holistic approach.
- Field theory.
- Figure-formation process.
- Organismic self-regulation.
- Focus on the present.
- Resolving dilemmas.
- Personal maturity.
- The effect of contact.
- Effect of energy.
- The experiment.
- Confrontation.
- Gestalt techniques: Internal dialogue, reversal, rehearsal, exaggeration, dream work, etc.
- Critique.
Humanistic/Existential approaches II – Person-Centred Counselling; Carl Rogers
- Humanistic therapy.
- Principles of person-centred approach.
- Personal attitude of the counsellor.
- Goals of therapy.
- Assessment techniques.
- Areas of application.
- Critique.
Rational behavioural therapy – Albert Ellis
- Rational emotive behaviour therapy (REBT).
- Ellis’s view of human nature.
- Personality theory.
- Goals and techniques of therapy.
- Therapeutic techniques.
- Cognitive techniques.
- Emotive techniques.
- Use of REBT.
- Critique.
Cognitive behavioural therapy – Aaron Beck
- Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and REBT.
- Premises of CBT.
- Cognitive distortions.
- Use of cognitive therapy.
- Family therapy.
- Modifications to CBT.
- Stress inoculation training program (SIT).
- Stages of SIT.
- Constructivist modification.
Behavioural therapy
- Contemporary behavioural therapy.
- Behavioural approach.
- Goals and techniques.
- Goals of therapy.
- Use of behaviour therapy.
- Basic ID.
- Critique.
Solution-focused counselling
- Introduction.
- Strategies in solution focussed counselling.
- Engaging the client.
- Constructing pathways for change.
- Generating creative solutions.
- Critique.
Improve your understanding and use of Counselling Techniques for training and professional development.
- Develop an understanding of important theoretical approaches to counselling.
- Learn to apply theories to the counselling process.
- Explore psycho-dynamic theory, rational behavioural therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy and much more…
- Study this 100 hour course in your own home and at your own pace.
- If you are interested in becoming a counsellor or developing your counselling skills, this course is an ideal starting point for your training and professional development.
This course is suitable for –
- Carers
- Counsellors
- Trainee counsellors
- Care workers
- Support workers
- Rehabilitation workers
- Occupational therapists
- Physiotherapists
- Doctors
- Nurses
- Teachers
- Social Workers
- Volunteer counsellors
- Family members