Training with the SCC

 

SCC has trained many counsellors to professional standards since its inception in 1990.

Although at present plans for further diploma training programmes are on hold, continuing Professional Development workshops and seminars are still run for both our own and other local counsellors.

STARTING SOON:

Listening and Communication Skills Course

This is a 10 week course that will be run on Wednesday evenings.

Dates: 29th September to 20th October

      and 3rd November - 8th December 2010

The course will be repeated in 2011.

The course will cost £250


Listening and Communication Skills 

Based on the fundamental principles of counselling skills this course is designed to improve how you listen, relate, and communicate with others, especially individuals that you are trying to help and who need support.   

The course will be helpful to anyone in their working lives and will also benefit you in any situation where communication is important. 

The course is open to everyone regardless of experience or qualifications. 

This course is for you if you: 

  • work in one of the caring or helping professions 
  • are considering a career change 
  • want to develop your confidence and improve your skills 
  • want to improve your listening skills
  • want to improve your communication skills
  • are considering further training in counselling 

The course will include: 

  • How to listen with attention and interest 
  • How to listen ‘actively’ 
  • Clarifying, summarising and encouraging 
  • Using questions constructively 
  • Using helpful responses 
  • Working with difficult emotions 
  • Working with differences 
  • Skills practice

The course will be repeated in 2011. Please enquire for further details. 

 

The course can also be run for staff groups on employers premises and is particularly useful for professionals working in teaching, the probation service, nursing, mental health, advice services, residential and day care services, social services and pastoral care. 

 

To book a place or request a leaflet please contact the Administration Manager:

Tel: 01823 337049

email: info@scctaunton.org.uk