Diploma In Counselling Psychology Skills

Diploma In Counselling Psychology Skills

Diploma in Counselling Psychology Skills Syllabus   Introduction to Counselling Psychology: Definition and Scope of Counselling Psychology, History and Evolution of Counselling, Key Theories in Counselling (Psychodynamic, Humanistic, Cognitive-Behavioral), Ethical Principles in Counselling, Role and Responsibilities of a Counsellor, Skills Required for Effective Counselling, Client-Counsellor Relationship, Communication Skills in Counselling, Types of Counselling (Individual, Group, Family), Common Misconceptions about Counselling. Psychological Theories and Approaches: Psychoanalytic Theory and Freud's Contribution, Humanistic Psychology (Maslow and Rogers), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT), Gestalt Therapy, Transactional Analysis, Reality Therapy, Adlerian Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Existential Therapy. Counselling Techniques and Approaches: Active Listening and Empathy, Questioning Techniques in Counselling, Paraphrasing and Reflecting, Gestalt Techniques in Counselling, Role-Playing and Simulation, Relaxation and Stress Management Techniques, Cognitive Restructuring, Behavioral Techniques: Reinforcement and Punishment, Motivational Interviewing, Art and Music Therapy in Counselling. Psychological Assessment and Diagnosis: Understanding Psychological Assessment, Types of Psychological Tests (IQ, Personality, Aptitude, etc.), Standardization and Reliability of Tests, Psychological Test Administration, Interpretation of Test Results, DSM-5 and Diagnosis of Mental Health Disorders, Assessing Emotional and Psychological Well-being, Conducting Clinical Interviews, Ethical Considerations in Assessment, Case Formulation and Diagnosis. Special Topics in Counselling: Counselling for Children and Adolescents, Marriage and

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