About the Course

With the increasing mental health challenges and issues, psychological well-being is gaining more and more importance. Learners who are passionate about understanding and learning the skills required to be an efficient counsellor can opt for the course on Counselling and its Applications. This course delves into understanding the foundations and practical skills necessary for achieving success in counselling practices across different settings. Learners explore several counselling ideologies, such as humanistic-existential therapy, psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioural therapy etc. with emphasis on practical life examples and case discussions. Emphasis is placed on the cultivation of therapeutic rapport, active listening, empathy, and cultural competence. The areas covered include the counsellor's role in promoting clients' well-being, methods of evaluation, approaches for intervention, and ethical considerations. Students acquire the necessary skills to apply counselling theories and practices to effectively address a range of client challenges and facilitate constructive transformation. This is achieved via the use of case studies, role-playing exercises, supervised practice sessions etc. This course is meaningful for all students who wish to utilize the knowledge gained for either personal or professional purposes. It will not only enhance the skills as a counsellor, it will also help the learner to work on their psychological well-being.

Mode of Classes

Online

Duration

48 Hours (3 classes in a week 2 hours each day)

Fees

5000 (Fees once paid will not be refunded.)

Eligibility

UG in Psychology, Social Work, Social Sciences or any other relevant discipline.

Job Prospects/ Future Opportunities

Date Of Commencement

19-01-2025

Schedule Of Classes

Three days a week( Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday)

Assessment

Please note that attendance is compulsory to obtain the certificate for this course.

 

The assessment will be conducted as follows:

Assignments	Marks
4 Assignments	15 marks each
2 Viva	15 marks each

 

* Attendance – 10 marks (as per the following criteria)*

85% or above: 10 marks

70% to 85%: 8 marks

60% to 70%: 6 marks

50% to 60%: 4 marks

Less than 50%: 0 marks

 

*Important Reminder:*

A minimum attendance of 50% is required to be eligible for assessment and certification. Those with less than 50% attendance will not receive a certificate regardless of their performance in assignments and viva.

Time Table

Days of Week	Class Timing	Mode of conduct
Wednesday  Saturday & Sunday	7:00pm to 9:00pm 5:30pm to 7:30pm	Online Mode.
Commencement of Classes	1st Batch  December, 2024(completed). 2nd Batch 19th January, 2025.