ODL31 Bereavement Counselling Diploma

Level 3 Diploma in Bereavement Counselling

Appraisal of basic counselling skills and core knowledge will be covered, together with a detailed examination of the five approaches or theories counselling.

Course Description

Bereavement Counselling Diploma

This Quality Assured Level 3 Diploma course is designed to follow on from, and compliment the basic or introductory counselling course. Reappraisal of basic counselling skills and core knowledge will be covered, together with a detailed examination of the five approaches or theories counselling.

Specific attention will be given to psychodynamic, cognitive behavioural and person-centred approaches, which will give students a fuller working knowledge and understanding of advanced counselling skills. In specialist counselling fields, these advanced skills are necessary in order to be able to recognise and deal with the complex range of client needs, together with being able to understand the origins of these particular emotions and possible physiological factors.

The course consists of 10 modules, each with an assignment to complete, a thesis and an online examination to complete the course. Materials can be studied online or students have the option to have the materials delivered in print for an additional charge of £65.

Previous Knowledge Required

No previous knowledge required

Support

This course offers full 12 Months tutor support. Tutors are available to answer student questions relating to course materials and to comment on the assignments that are sent in to state how well students have understood the unit content.

Assessment

Final online multiple choice examination counts for 100% of the final grade.  Throughout the course there are ten SAPs (coursework) and a thesis.  The course clearly states that this is not mandatory to complete as it has no bearing on the final grade.  We do suggest that students complete these as this will not only assist them in examination preparation but also will give the student the skill set should they wish to continue their studies (continuous professional development) at a higher level.

Modules

• Module 1: Reappraisal, approaches and theories of counselling
• Module 2: The psychodynamic approach
• Module 3: The cognitive behavioural approach
• Module 4: The person-centred approach
• Module 5: Process, skill and boundaries
• Module 6: Loss; concepts, origins and perspectives
• Module 7: Understanding bereavement
• Module 8: Responding to grief
• Module 9: Bereavement counselling for special groups: Part 1
• Module 10: Bereavement counselling for special groups: Part 2

Awarding Organisation

This Level 3 Bereavement Counselling Diploma is Quality Assured by OLQA. Upon successful completion of the course you will receive certification awarded by Oxford College. The qualification does not carry UCAS points but is recognised by employers and some universities as a level 3 qualification. For entry into university students will need to check the relevant university’s entry requirements to see if they will accept a Level 3 Diploma in place of A Levels / UCAS points.

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