Programme

PrivateCertification ProgrammebyISSTAC®

Course Name

Certificate Course inCounsellingand Guidance (CCCG)

Typeof Course

PrivateCertificationProgrammebyISSTAC®(Notapprovedbyanyother organisation/ institution)

Course Code

002

Course Level

Elementary

Course Summary

This course serves as an introduction to the field of counselling, providing students with foundational knowledge and skills necessary for effective practice.Throughacombinationoftheoreticalstudy,experientiallearning,and practicalapplication,studentswilldevelopanunderstandingofthecounselling process and gain insight into various counselling approaches.

The course will be delivered through a combination of lectures, discussions, case studies, role-plays, experiential exercises, and guest speakers. Students will be expected to actively participate in class activities, engage in self- reflection, and complete assigned readings and assignments. Practical skills willbedevelopedthrough in-classexercisesand supervisedpracticesessions.

Thiscoursewillincludewrittenassignments,quizzes,classparticipation,case presentations,andpracticalskillsassessments.Studentswillalsobeevaluated on their professionalism, ethical conduct, and adherence to counselling principles and guidelines.

Overall,thiscoursewillprovidestudentswithasolidfoundationincounselling theory, skills, and practice, preparing them for further study and future careers in the counselling field.

Semester

I

Credits

3

Course Details

Learning Approach

Lecture

Tutorial

Practical

Others

Total Hours

Pre requisitesif any

CO

No.

ExpectedCourseOutcome

Learning Domain

PONo

1

Demonstrate Understanding of Counselling Theories: Students will be able to articulate and apply the principles of various counselling theories, including but not limited to psychodynamic,humanistic,cognitive-behavioural,andfamily

systemsapproaches.

2

Apply     Counselling    Skills:    Students    will               demonstrate proficiencyincorecounsellingskillssuchasactivelistening,

empathy,rapport-building,nonverbalcommunication,and questioning techniques.

3

ConductEffectiveAssessments:Studentswillbeabletoconduct initial assessments of clients, identify presenting issues, and makepreliminarydiagnosesusingstandardizedtoolsandclinical interviews.

4

Practice Ethical and Legal Guidelines: Students will adhere to ethical and legal standards in counseling practice, including maintaining confidentiality, obtaining informed consent, managingboundaries,andcomplyingwith mandatoryreporting laws.

5

Promote Cultural Competence: Students will demonstrate awareness of cultural, racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic factors that influence clients' experiences and adapt counselling approaches accordingly to provide culturally sensitive and competent care.

6

ProvideCareerCounselingServices:Studentswill assistclients in exploring career options, setting goals, and making informed career decisions through the application of counseling techniques and career assessment tools.

7

Intervene in Crisis Situations: Students will demonstrate the ability to respond to crises effectively, provide immediate support to clients in distress, and make appropriate referrals for further assistance.

8

Engage in Self-Reflection and Professional Development: Studentswillengageinongoingself-reflectionandprofessional development activities to enhance their personal growth, self- awareness, and counseling skills.

9

DemonstrateCompetenceinPracticalSettings:Studentswill completesupervisedpracticumorinternshipexperienceswhere

theywill applycounselingtheory,skills,andtechniquesinreal- world settings under the guidance of licensed professionals.

10

Prepare for Licensure and Further Study: Students will be prepared to pursue licensure as professional counselors and/or continue their education in advanced counseling specialties or related fields.

Remember(K),Understand(U),Apply(A),Analyse(An),Evaluate(E),Create(C),Skill (S), Interest (I) and Appreciate (Ap)

Module

Units

CourseDescription

Hours

CO

No.

Module 1: Introductionto Counselling

1.1

What isCounselling?

2

1.2

TheoreticalFrameworks inCounselling

2

1.3

EssentialSkills and Techniques

2

1.4

CulturalCompetenceandEthical Guidelines

2

Module 2: Theoretical Approachesin Counselling

2.1

Cognitive-BehavioralTherapy(CBT)

1

2.2

PsychodynamicTheory

2

2.3

Humanistic/Existential Approaches

2

2.4

FamilySystems Theory

2

2.5

MulticulturalApproaches

2

Module 3: CounselingSkills

3.1

Active Listening

1

3.2

Empathy

2

3.3

NonverbalCommunication

2

3.4

Open-EndedQuestions

2

3.5

Reflection

2

3.6

Summarization

2

3.7

Problem-SolvingSkills

2

3.8

Boundariesand Ethics

2

3.9

Cultural Competence

2

Module 4: Assessmentand Diagnosis

4.1

Assessment

1

4.2

Diagnosis

2

Module 5: Ethical andLegalIssuesin Counselling

5.1

Ethical Consideration

2

5.2

EthicalIssues

2

5.3

Legal Considerations

2

5.4

Legal Issues

2

Module 6: Multicultural Counselling

6.1

TheImportanceofMulticultural Counselling

2

6.2

ChallengesinMulticultural Counselling

2

6.3

StrategiesforPromoting Cultural Competence

2

Module7:Group Counselling

7.1

Benefits ofGroupCounselling

3

7.2

PrinciplesofGroupCounselling

3

7.3

TechniquesandApplicationsof Group Counselling

3

8.1

PurposeandGoals

3

Module8:Career Counselling

8.2

ServicesOffered

3

8.3

Approaches Used

3

8.4

Roleofthe Counsellor

3

Module 9: Crisis Intervention and TraumaCounselling

9.1

PurposeandGoalsofCrisis Intervention

3

9.2

PurposeandGoalsofTrauma Counselling

3

9.3

Ethical Considerations

3

Module 10: SubstanceAbuse Counselling

10.1

Purpose

3

10.2

Goals

3

10.3

Approaches Used

3

10.4

Ethical Considerations

3

Module11:Family Counselling

11.1

PurposeandGoals

3

11.2

Approaches Used

3

11.3

Ethical Considerations

3

Module12:Child and Adolescent Counselling

12.1

PurposeandGoals

3

12.2

Approaches Used

3

12.3

Ethical Considerations

3

Module13:Mental Health Counselling

13.1

PurposeandGoals

3

13.2

Approaches Used

3

13.3

Ethical Considerations

3

Module 14: Practicum/Internship

14.1

PurposeandGoals

14.2

ComponentsandActivities

14.3

EvaluationandAssessment

TeachingandLearning Approach

ClassroomProcedure(mode of Transaction)

AssessmentTypes

Mode ofassessment

A. Continuous Comprehensive Assessment

B. SemesterEnd Examination