This programme is delivered over a period of 6 weeks with 3 hours of lectures per week. 18 Hours total classroom time.

Dates and Locations for September 2010 .

• 28/09/10 - 02/11/10: Castlebar, Co. Mayo (Tuesdays, 6:30pm - 9:30pm)

This programme is aimed at people who are interested in a career in counselling. The core content of the programme is an introduction to counselling skills and is specifically designed to assist participants in identifying their own level of counselling skills and to build on these. The programme is highly interactive with a mix of role-plays, group discussion and smaller group exercises.

Certificate in an Introduction to Counselling Skills from The Learning Curve Institute.

To equip students will the tools to enable them to use basic counselling skills in their everyday work. To allow participants to learn the fundamentals of counselling skills and their relevance within the local community.

Students will receive handouts and relevant literature to enable them to develop their understanding of basic counseling skills. In each session students will have the opportunity to observe and practice basic counselling skills through role-plays and scenarios provided by the lecturer.

1. To equip students with the tools to enable them to develop and build on their own counselling skills. 
2. To build on and expand existing knowledge within the group. 
3. To enhance confidence in participants use of basic counselling skills. 
4. To provide space and time for participants to use the following key counseling skills: * Listening * Looking (non verbal communication) * Analysing (why is this person looking for help and what do they see as the problem) * Use of Open-ended questions * Reflective Listening * Summarising * Empathy * Paraphrasing

No specific entry requirements.

Assessment will be carried out through continuous assessment of role plays and listening exercises.

The Learning Curve Institute offers a unique post course support system whereby students are provided with the contact details of the lecturer and are free to contact him/her with any questions they may have or that they would like the lecturer to help them with.

No materials needed.

Mayo Education Centre, Castlebar, Co. Mayo.

Please contact The Learning Curve Institute on 098 25530 or info@thelearningcurve.ie for more information.