- Counselling Diploma
Course Description
This programme is designed to introduce the student to a variety of areas related to the use and misuse of a wide range of drugs, including both legal and illegal substances. It helps to develop increased understanding of these issues and the possible responses and interventions.
The programme aims to provide a nationally accredited certificated programme in a wide range of substance misuse issues and the variety of responses and interventions available, provide a flexible learning opportunity that is accessible to a wide range of learners, provide the student with knowledge and understanding that can be used by those who either personally, voluntary or professionally have a special interest in this field. The Level 3 Counselling Diploma is a practical and stimulating course, ideal for individuals with no prior counselling knowledge. The course will help you develop the skills you need in order to work on a one to one basis with people in need of help, guidance and support. The Counselling Diploma offers deep exploration and a step by step guide to work through the whole process of counselling from the initial meeting through to the end of the counselling relationship.
Our bundle offer of both the Responding to Substance Misuse and Counselling courses will provide an all-round knowledge of these subjects that compliment each other very well.
Previous Knowledge Required
The good news is that no prior learning knowledge or experience is essential to take this course. This course is openly available to anyone wishing to learn more about substance misuse and counselling and would like to take part in a highly rewarding home study course. You have the freedom to start the course at any time and continue your studies at your own pace for a period of up to 12 months from initial registration with full tutor support.
Support
You will receive full personal tutor support by mail and email. Our student support team are also available for any other queries that you may have whilst completing your course. You can be assured that unlimited support is available for your home study course, so there is no need to struggle or feel isolated during your studies.
Assessment
Responding to Substance Misuse
Completing a series of tutor marked assignments together with a multiple-choice questionnaire will lead you to the highly acclaimed Ascentis Level 3 Certificate in Responding to Substance Misuse.
Counselling
The Counselling Diploma is assessed by completion of a series of tutor marked assignments. When your assignments have been successfully completed, you will be awarded with the highly acclaimed Counselling Diploma Certificate.
Modules
- Symptoms, Effects and Paraphernalia of Drug Use
- The Law; Responses to Drug Use Including Harm Reduction and Interventions
- Drugs History; Drug Use and Facts; Attitudes and Values
- Volatile Substance Abuse
- Alcohol and Young People
- Drugs and Young People
- Drug Use and Blood-Borne Viruses
- Counselling Diploma:
- Module 1: Introduction
- What counselling is and isn’t
- Why counselling might be needed
- Module 2: Counselling theory
- Counselling approaches
- Beginning a counselling session
- Verbal and non-verbal language
- Active listening skills
- Using effective questioning
- Paraphrasing & reflecting feelings
- Giving and receiving feedback
- Module 3: Working with feelings
- Modes of thinking
- Beliefs
- Motivating others
- Challenging
- Responding to negativity in others
- Managing change
- Module 4: Goal Setting and moving on
- Facilitating problem solving
- Generating creative solutions
- Negotiating tasks
- Referrals
- Ending the helping process
- Counselling and self awareness
- Counselling as a career
Awarding Body
Ascentis is a Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) approved national awarding body that designs user-friendly qualifications and supports these with the highest possible standard of customer service. Ascentis is therefore able to offer a comprehensive ladder of opportunities to centres and their learners, starting at Pre-Entry programmes and progressing to QAA-recognised Access to HE qualifications or professional Further Education Teaching Certificates.
