Objective:
The primary objective of this lesson is to equip learners with a fundamental understanding and practical mastery of essential counselling skills. By the end of this lesson, participants will be able to apply core counselling techniques and interpersonal skills in various settings, including one-on-one sessions, group therapy, and crisis intervention. These skills are applicable not just in professional counselling scenarios but also in everyday communication and support situations.
Comprehensive Content Overview:
Counselling skills form the bedrock of effective therapeutic practice. These skills include effective communication, active listening, empathy, and the ability to establish rapport and trust. Each of these skills is critical for creating a supportive environment where clients feel understood, respected, and encouraged to share their thoughts and feelings.
- Effective Communication: This includes both verbal and non-verbal communication techniques that a counsellor uses to convey understanding, respect, and openness..
- Active Listening: A counsellor’s ability to fully concentrate, understand, respond, and remember what the client is saying during sessions..
- Empathy: The capacity to understand or feel what another person is experiencing from within their frame of reference..
- Rapport and Trust Building: Techniques to establish a connection with the client, creating a safe space for them to express themselves..
In-depth Explanations with Actionable Insights:
Effective Communication
Effective communication is about the exchange of information in a way that promotes clarity ...
