BECOMING A COUNSELLING TRAINER AND EDUCATOR
Tutor: Siobhan Canavan and colleagues
Dates and time: Tuesdays, 7 sessions, 9.30am-1pm, 8 October to 19 November
2013
Course Outline
This course provides an introduction to the theory and practice of education and
training in counselling. Offering an examination of the educational and conceptual
tools required of trainers and students of counselling and psychotherapy, each
session will comprise tutor input, experiential work and practice sessions in the main
training modalities– self-awareness, development of practice, small and large group
facilitation, experiential learning, practice development and research. Themes
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The main principles, features and rationale for counselling training
Challenges in the facilitation of self-awareness
Developmental processes and reflexivity in practice development
The role of skills workshops and practice related groups
The main tenets of theoretical engagement and creativity in teaching theory
Assessment of theoretical engagement, self-awareness and practice
development
Self, peer and tutor assessment
Encouragement of critical engagement with research findings and practice
The course will take place in interactive seminars and discussions. Brief student
presentations will also be used to stimulate discussion on the issues raised. These
presentations will provide attendees with opportunities to enhance their presentation
and training skills.
Cost: £675
Entrance Requirements: Applicants must have a diploma in counselling and be
experienced practitioners (BACP accredited or eligible for BACP accreditation). In
addition, you should have some experience of providing training events or
workshops.
Application Closing Date: 23 September 2013