Supportive Counselling Skills Extension Certificate

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Required Courses | Student Testimonials

The comprehensive Supportive Counselling Skills Extension Certificate is designed for those who work in human service, providing education and training related to counselling/human service intervention to meet community needs successfully. Gain skills in general counselling as well as solution-focused therapy and brief therapy, effective communication and risk assessment.

Earn Credit Toward a Degree/Diploma
Certain Extension Certificates have been developed in cooperation with Mount Royal University credit faculties. These certificates have components which are transferable into various diplomas, applied degrees and degrees, provided applicants achieve the minimum required grade in the course(s) and meet the entrance requirements for the degree. Please see credit program websites for diploma, applied degree or degree entrance requirements. For more information on transfer credit please contact Community & Health Studies at cehealth@mtroyal.ca or 403.440.6867.

Requirements

• Learners must have access to and skills in word processing 
• Connection to the Internet is required in order to access supplemental course information. Please refer to the following link for more information: Blackboard Technical Requirements

Program Note
Supportive Counselling Skills: Effective Communications is the prerequisite for all other courses. The other three courses can be taken in any order.

Earning Your Extension Certificate
Complete the four required courses (192 hours) with a minimum passing grade and 80% attendance in each course.

Career Outlook
This program is an excellent opportunity for human service practitioners to acquire counselling skills. Earning your Supportive Counselling Skills Extension Certificate may qualify you to work in an entry-level position in the health and human service field. Or you may take courses in order to receive credit towards annual professional development, registration and license requirements in your field.

Required Courses  

Supportive Counselling Skills: Effective Communications
Examine the principles and practice of effective interpersonal communication to assist in the process of forming positive relationships. Gain knowledge of the interactive forces of self-awareness, self-esteem and the perception of communication processes, and develop knowledge and skills in listening, and verbal and non-verbal communication.

Supportive Counselling Skills: Contemporary Issues
Gain an overview of contemporary issues that affect clients’ ability to function in society, including addictions, long-term effects of childhood trauma, grieving, life skills and career development, cultural diversity, ethics and poverty. Identify the effects of these issues and determine appropriate resolution. Examine ethical practice that is sensitive to the diverse needs of clients.
Prerequisite: Effective Communications

Supportive Counselling Skills: Intervention Skills for Individuals
Develop your interviewing skills as they come into play at various stages of the helping process. Implement theory-based interventions and practice the exchange of feedback on interviewing sessions. Examine your own attitudes in the context of helping or hindering your work with individuals.
Prerequisite: Effective Communications

Supportive Counselling Skills: Intervention Skills for Groups
Further develop your knowledge, skills and attitudes for practice with groups. Develop specific communication skills to improve group participation and quality of individual contributions. Design and facilitate group activities, resolve conflict and analyze group progress. Incorporate leadership, observation and evaluation tools and skills.
Prerequisite: Effective Communications

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Student Testimonials 

"The professionally led classroom environment fosters an open exchange of ideas and information .... Whether your goal is to learn counselling skills, earn credits toward the Mount Royal University Social Work Diploma, or for personal development, I encourage you to check out this program – you won’t be disappointed.

- Sheila

"This course was excellent!...It is truly amazing how much one can learn in such a short time...This course was what I expected it to be and more."

Kim Leslie, Supportive Counselling Skills: Intervention Skills for Groups Student

"Excellent introduction into group facilitation and group process."

Margaret Wright, Supportive Counselling Skills: Intervention Skills for Groups Student

"Beyond its unquestionable academic value, this course was a personal eye-opener. Do not take it if you don't want to learn something about yourself!"

Frankie Thornhill, Supportive Counselling Skills: Intervention Skills for Groups Student

"I found your course to be very challenging. It allowed for some truly necessary personal insight. I am thankful for this newfound self-knowledge."

William J. Viccars, Supportive Counselling Skills: Intervention Skills for Groups Student

"I enjoyed the Supportive Counselling Skills: Methods class because there was lots of interaction among students."

Jennifer Jacobson, Supportive Counselling Skills: Methods Student

"This course can be used for many purposes in life other than to further one's education … I found that this course educated me on myself, my qualities, weaknesses and strengths, and taught me …to become a more open and wiser person."

Tiffany Valentine, Supportive Counselling Skills: Methods Student

"This has been an excellent learning experience in a validly progressive and natural flow for learning. It has been a complement of learning and experiential development for self-improvement."

Dominick O'Donnell, Supportive Counselling Skills: Intervention Skills for Inpiduals Student

"Our instructor was very engaging, very knowledgeable and encouraged class participation."

Joani Schnutt, Supportive Counselling Skills: Intervention Skills for Inpiduals Student

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