Counselling Skills

- An Introduction and Overview (3 day)

This introductory workshop is designed for those new to counselling or those wishing to enhance their general helping skills. The workshop provides an opportunity to acquire basic communication skills and practical strategies to help people. Participants will learn about the process of counseling and using a problem-solving model, how to work with clients to identify issues and implement plans and activities to address areas of concern. This is an interactive and experiential training where participants will work through scenarios, activities and role plays that will help them enhance their helping skills.

Workshop Outline

Day 1 Counselling Overview Qualities of a Counsellor Therapeutic Alliance Common Missteps in Counselling Beginning with Presence Listening Habits Quiz Levels of Counselling Three Parts of Communication Nonverbal Communication Skills Counselling Communication Skills	Day 2 Moving into the Counselling Process Establishing an Ethical Structure Considering Context and Difference Identifying Goals Finding Client Strengths and Resources Client Readiness for Change
Day 3 Problem Solving Process Finding Solutions for the Problem Teaching Problem Solving as a Life Skill Expanding Life Skills Personal Care Plan Caring for the Caregiver Self Assessment

Target Audience

This is an introductory level workshop intended for caregivers without previous clinical training who wish to develop basic counselling skills.

Method of Instruction

Lecture, video, personal reflection, demonstration of skills, skill development and small group discussion

Counselling Skills

- An Introduction and Overview (3 day)

Workshop Outline

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Target Audience

Method of Instruction