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Psychology: Introduction to Counseling Part 1
Beyond-the-Norms
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Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(20)
In this 8 week flex class covering part 1 of Introduction to Counseling students will be introduced to the art of counseling: the qualities and characteristics of a good counselor, goals of counseling, the process and developing the skills.
Class experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Is your child a budding psychologist in the making? Do they possess a passion for helping others and a curiosity about the fascinating world of psychology? Do they want to learn about how to read body language, to be super skilled listeners and develop their conversation skills and how to build a sense of trust with others? If so, buckle up for an 8-week rollercoaster of learning, discovery and skill-building in the realm of Psychology! 🌟 Course Highlights: In this engaging course, we're not...
3 units//29 lessons//8 Weeks
Unit 1Unleashing Your Inner CounselorUnleashing Your Inner Counselor8 lessons2 WeeksWeek 1Lesson 1Counseling Case Study: From Connection to GoalIntroduction to the class project:Counseling Case Study: From Connection to GoalLesson 2What is Counseling?Intro to CounselingLesson 3Basic SkillsWhat are the basic skills of a counselor?Lesson 4What is the difference between Counseling and Guidance?Difference between Counseling and GuidanceLesson 5Project PieceDevelop your fictional character that you will counselWeek 2Lesson 6Characteristics of a CounselorCharacteristics that make a good counselorLesson 7Characteristics of a Counselor- EmpathyThe need for Empathy in a therapeutic wayLesson 8Characteristics of a Counselor- Non-judgmental and RespectfulHow counselors can be non-judgmental and respectfulUnit 2Master the Art of ConnectionMaster the Art of Connection11 lessons3 WeeksWeek 3Lesson 9Stages of Counseling- Stage 1 and 2First two stages of counseling.Lesson 10Building Trust and RapportBuilding Trust and RapportLesson 11Project PieceDevelop your fictional characters case- stage 1 and stage 2Week 4Lesson 12Stages of Counseling- Stage 3STAGE THREE: Setting Goals and Creating an Action PlanLesson 13How to Identify and Define GoalsHow to Identify and Define GoalsLesson 14SMART GoalsHow to develop a SMART GoalLesson 15Project PieceDevelop a SMART goal for your CharacterWeek 5Lesson 16Stages of Counseling- Stage 4STAGE FOUR: Counseling InterventionLesson 17Project PieceWhich intervention is suitable for your character and why?Lesson 18Stages of Counseling- Stage 5STAGE FIVE: Evaluation, Termination or ReferralLesson 19Project PieceHow will you determine when it's time for termination of the relationship? Referral?Unit 3Coaching and MentoringCoaching and Mentoring10 lessons3 WeeksWeek 6Lesson 20Counseling and CoachingCounseling vs Coaching and the crossoversLesson 21The Coaching FormulaThe Three Factors of CoachingLesson 22Interpersonal Communication SkillsWhat is all involved in communication?Lesson 23Project PieceWhat skills are the most important in helping your client?Week 7Lesson 24Getting Better with Communication- QuestionsOpen vs Closed questionsLesson 25Getting Better with Communication- ProbingProbing TechniquesLesson 26Getting Better with Communication- ListeningTips for Becoming a Better ListenerLesson 27Project PiecePlan out a short session with your client. What questions, probes and clarifying will you use to get to the root of their issues.Week 8Lesson 28Learning Styles and PrinciplesThink of the types of skills you have to teach. What can you do to make sure you have covered all the learning styles?Lesson 29Project PieceComplete case file of your fictional character.
Students will have a better understanding of the counseling profession and develop some skills in relation to it.
I have a BA in Psychology with a specialization in Child Development, Abnormal Child Psychology and Neuroplasiticity and hold a certification in Counseling and Executive Function Coaching.
Homework Offered
There will be weekly guided notes for the teaching videos. They will not be collected unless grade is desired by the parent. Students will show their diligence in learning the material in the weekly games. There will be a course project that students will present in the final week of the course. Students should be working on the project each week- which accounts for the extra time estimated for "homework" each week.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
There will be weekly quizzing in the weekly games. The students' scores will not be collected/reported unless grade is desired by the parent.Grades Offered
Grading offered per parent or student request.
We will be utilizing some Youtube videos and Quizalize for games. The game website does not require an account or login. Students will be provided with code for joining the game. This class is not medical training.
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Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(20)
Hello! Welcome and thank you visiting our page. At Beyond the Norms, our team of passionate educators strive to nurture every student's abilities, specializing in twice exceptional, gifted, and learning differences. For over two decades, we've...
Self-Paced Class
$16
weekly or $125 for all content29 pre-recorded lessons
8 weeks of teacher support
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1 year of access to the content
Completed by 10 learners
Ages: 13-18
