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Venue
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ICPPD, Garden Vale, Athlone, Co. Westmeath.
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Dates
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Commencing September 2013, on Tuesday evenings, 7pm - 10pm
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Venue
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Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, Co Galway.
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Dates
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Commencing September 2013, on Wednesday evenings, 7pm - 10pm
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Venue
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Iberius House, Wexford, Co Wexford. |
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Dates
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Commencing September 2013, on Wednesday evenings, 7pm - 10pm
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Duration
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100 hours
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Schedule
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This course is delivered one evening per week (7.00pm-10.00pm)
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Fee
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€1,300, plus an additional fee is paid for mandatory workshop attendance.
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Workshop
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Students are also required to attend one workshop of their choice from the training programmes offered by ICPPD during the academic year (an additional, subsidised, fee is payable by the student for this mandatory workshop attendance)
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Award
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Satisfactory completion of this course leads to an award of:
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ICPPD Foundation Certificate in Holistic Counselling and Psychotherapy
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(which meets one of the entry requirements for most Counselling and Psychotherapy Professional Diploma and Degree Programmes)
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Skills development and the start of your professional training.
This course is designed to enhance the work of professionals in people-related work, and for those individuals who are interested in personal development and in learning counselling skills.
Personal development, self awareness and creative expression are central to the course. The focus of the programme is on developing participants’ counselling and psychotherapy skills of personal presence, and awareness of process. Attention is also paid to interpersonal and group skills. Our adult learners frequently describe the year as a life-changing experience, which many see as the most valuable outcome of taking the course.
No previous experience is necessary to embark on this Foundation Course. The programme provides an access opportunity if you wish to return to education after a break in your educational journey and/or if you have not benefited from previous educational opportunities.
The course also serves as a springboard for those who wish to pursue further professional training in this field, either in Counselling or Psychotherapy. All ICPPD courses build on these subject areas as they ultimately allow for the cultivation of an authentic relationship with clients.
Completion of the Foundation Certificate satisfies part of the criteria for entry onto the ICPPD professional Diploma in Holistic Counselling and Psychotherapy – three-year programme (a successful interview is also a requirement).
Attendance is expected on all course days. We realise that absence is sometimes unavoidable, so students must ensure that any gaps in their learning are addressed to the satisfaction of the course tutor. Insufficient attendance may prejudice continuation to a further stage.
The training is self-contained and can also be taken by anyone in the helping professions, to enhance their counselling skills and give them a substantial theoretical background in theories and approaches to psychotherapy.
Programme Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this programme you will be able to
- communicate more effectively in your relationships, and develop your interpersonal skills for application within a therapeutic relationship
- respectfully assert yourself in your dealings with others
- reflect on your ability to change and make decisions and choices in your life
- appreciate your self-worth as a person in your life-journey
- appreciate the history and development of counselling and psychotherapy.
Assessment for this course will be through:
- Keeping a reflective journal during the programme (1,500 words reflection on personal growth)
- A written assignment on a topic related to the theory presented (1,500 words)
- A 15 minute interview demonstrating your counselling skills on completion of skills training
- Ongoing assessment by programme tutor
Entry requirements: Completed application form, plus a brief interview (which may be conducted over the telephone)
Our vision is to inspire, encourage and support you in your journey towards wholeness.
Course Content
Personal development –
Students are required to participate in personal awareness exercises, tutorials, discussions on:-
- Self esteem
- Exploration of aspects of Self
- Assertiveness training
- Interpersonal communication skills
Theory –
Adult learners are introduced to the following theoretical approaches:-
- Psychodynamic Theories - S. Freud, Carl. G. Jung
- Humanistic Theories - C.Rogers, F. Perls
- Cognitive Behavioural Approaches - A. Ellis, A. Beck
- Transpersonal Approaches - A. Maslow, R. Assagioli
Practice –
Adult learners are introduced to the following counselling skills through experiential practice:-
- Attending
- Active Listening
- Reflecting
- Paraphrasing
- Summarising
- Body language, usage of voice,
- Open ended questions
- Silence
- Core conditions of therapeutic relationship
- Boundaries in counselling and psychotherapy
- Application of some therapeutic tools
Please download application form or contact ICPPD for details Tel: 09064 70484 or Email by clicking here: Contact Us
Application Form Foundation Certificate.pdf
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