Basics of Counselling

Basics of Counselling

1 Introduction to Counselling

  1. Need & Scope of Counselling
  2. Counselling Definition
  3. Characteristics of Counselling
  4. Goals of Counselling
  5. Counselling and Psychotherapy
  6. A Counselling Model
  7. Counselling Process
  8. Theoretical Foundations for Counsellor

2 Essentials of Counselling and Practical Issues Involved in Counselling

  1. Essentials of Counselling
  2. Maintaining Effectiveness as a Counsellor
  3. Key Aspects in Counselling Theory and Practice
  4. Important Issues on Counselling

3 Qualities and Skills of a Counsellor

  1. Definitions
  2. Attending and Observation Skills
  3. Communication Skill
  4. Concreteness
  5. Encouragement
  6. Responding and Reflecting
  7. Qualities Needed for a Counsellor

4 Context and Trends in Counselling

  1. Trends in Counselling
  2. Career Guidance
  3. The Models of Counselling
  4. Current Trends in Counselling
  5. Leadership

5 Ethics of Counselling

  1. Ethics and History
  2. Laws and Counselling
  3. Dimensions of Confidentiality
  4. Ethical Issues in Multi-Cultural Perspective
  5. Dual and Multiple Relationships in Counselling Practice

6 Legal Aspects of Counselling

  1. Important Definitions
  2. Law and Counselling
  3. Client Records and Rights
  4. Legal Issues Involved When Counselling Minors
  5. A Comprehensive Model for Ethical & Legal Issues in Counselling

7 Supportive Psychotherapy

  1. Supportive Psychotherapy
  2. Definition and Aim
  3. Components and Techniques of Supportive Psychotherapy
  4. Supportive Therapy Competencies
  5. Basic Strategies of Supportive Therapy

8 Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

  1. Theoretical Basis
  2. Principles of Theory
  3. Principles of Practice
  4. Relapse Prevention
  5. Efficacy
  6. Contraindications

9 Marital Therapy

  1. Family Therapy Pioneers and Contemporary Leaders
  2. The Process of Marriage, Couple and Family Counselling
  3. Historical Evolution of Family Therapy in India
  4. Steps in Marital Therapy or Family Counselling
  5. Role and Functions of Family Therapist

10 Models of Counselling

  1. Psychoanalytic Approaches of Counselling
  2. Adlerian Counselling
  3. Affective Approaches of Counselling
  4. Cognitive Approaches to Counselling
  5. Behavioural Approaches
  6. Reality Therapy

11 Counselling Process

  1. Counselling Process
  2. Preparatory Stage
  3. Exploratory Stage
  4. Planning Stage
  5. Action Stage
  6. Evaluation and Termination Stage

12 Play Therapy

  1. Types of Play Therapy
  2. Specifications in Play Therapy
  3. Aspects of Play Therapy with Children
  4. Modifications for Children with Disability
  5. Play Therapy for Siblings of Children with Special Needs

13 Tools for Counselling

  1. Listening
  2. Observation
  3. Interviewing
  4. Relationship