Child counselling uses the counsellor’s mind to establish an emotionally containing relationship in which the child’s own view of the world can be expressed through words and/or actions. The work of the counsellor is to find a way of carefully making this explicit to the child so that a shared insight into the child’s way of functioning is arrived at.
Counselling adolescents can be very useful in helping them to understand and support the experiences of adolescence and early adulthood. During this developmental phase earlier difficulties and traumas can be unexpectedly stirred up. Providing a framework for understanding these deeper levels of anxiety, can support the processes of individuation and personal growth.
The course aims to equip students wishing to work with children and adolescents with the knowledge and skills that they need to support them regain normality, process individuation and embrace personal growth. It is also suitable for those practicing professionals working with children who would like to expand their scope of proficiency and opportunities in NGOs plus private practice.
The course aims to promote high professional standards, sound ethical practice, the appreciation of difference and sensitivity to others. Central to BII values is innovation therefore, students will be enlightened and supported to develop social entrepreneurship skills that students can use to set up and develop social plus community organisations or thrive in private practice.
Assessment
This course is knowledge-based, however, it includes a practical aspect so that you can demonstrate your newly-found skills. To meet the assessment criteria, you will be required to interact with several case study scenarios and provide a development journal of learning that will you to track and reflect on the ways you have applied your counselling skills in your everyday life or social care setting. This is so your assessor can see how you apply your knowledge to different situations, which will, in turn, help you confidently practice your skills in the future.
Additionally at the end of every unit, you will undergo assessments to gauge your understanding and readiness for each next unit. Also putting theory into practice is central to gaining competency in children and adolescent counselling therefore students are advised to implement the knowledge and skills learnt in their work settings.
IAOTH Accreditation
This course is approved and accredited by IAOTH (International Association of Therapists), an independent international professional body and register for counsellors, coaches, psychotherapists, hypnotherapists and various fields. IAOTH endorsement involves robust and rigorous quality audit and review to ensure quality is continually met.
On completion of this course you will gain membership with IAOTH as an accredited practitioner and enjoy benefits such discounted membership and promotion of your skills on the IAOTH online directory. You will also be able to practice at an international level.
Certificate on Completion
The certificate successful learners receive will also have the logo of the IAOTH as the accreditation Organisation along with the full qualification title.
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Unit 1: Child and Adolescent development
In this unit, you will be learning about the different theories of development. This will provide a framework for thinking about human growth and learning. You will discover more about what motivates human thought and behavior. An understanding on these theories can provide useful insight into individuals and society.
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Unit 2: Mental health in children and adolescents
Although it is sometimes assumed that childhood and adolescence are times of carefree bliss, as many as 20% of children and adolescents have one or more diagnosable mental disorders. Most of these disorders may be viewed as exaggerations or distortions of normal behaviors and emotions. In this module, expect to learn more about mental health in children and adolescents. Are you ready?
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Unit 3: Counselling and Psychotherapy: Theory and Practice
You will be learning about theoretical approaches, therapist qualities essential in counselling children and Adolescents plus personal development and self awareness as child and adolescent therapist.
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Unit 4: Professional Ethics and Practice: From Theory To Practice
Learn about professional ethics, legal ethics and clinical practice and delivery
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Unit 5: Practicum module: theory into practice
This unit will focus on role plays in clinical practice. Your learning from this unit will allow you to apply what you have learned from units 1 to 4. Central to success in clinical practice is the ability to think outside the box, be reflective, make autonomous clinical decisions and support clients. So have fun !!!!
