Certificate Courses

Are you passionate about helping people who are experiencing mental health challenges?

This comprehensive certificate program will equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to be able to provide first responders to support people experiencing a mental health crisis or problem.

Course Information

This is a part-time course which takes 6 months. Classes are online and in-person; with an evening option and 1 full day a week option for the 6 months.

Curriculum

This Mental Health First Aid course is designed to train people:

• How to recognize the symptoms of mental health issues.
• How to approach someone in a crisis and effectively support them
• De-escalation techniques and supportive skills for supporting people in a crisis.
• Provide speedy relief to a distressed person and prevent a more complicated mental health issue from arising.
• Simple relaxation skills to manage stress reactions.
• Accurately recognize the causes of stress in a workplace and learn the key factors present in a psychologically safe workplace.
• The relationship between the stress response and mental health issues and how self awareness in relation to stress can prevent mental health issues.
• Help people to stop a panic attack and prevent one in future.
• How to avert destructive language and develop new language skills that bring positive change to their emotions.

Who is this course For?

• Teachers
• Coaches
• Mentors
• Educators
• Youth Leaders
• Workplace professionals
• Anyone who wants to be better prepared to help those around them.

Why Choose us?

• Expert training – Our Facilitators are experienced mental health professionals.
• Flexible Learning options
• A nurturing class environment – medium sized groups which promote interaction and inclusivity in terms of different learning styles.

Welcome to our certificate course in Counselling Psychology. This course provides the learners with Practical skills, evidence based techniques and therapeutic practices as well as the knowledge required to embark on a fulfilling career journey as a counselling Psychologist.

Take this opportunity to level up on your self awareness, improve your employability and Learn how to support others around you who need psychological help.

Why take this course?

• Hands-on, practice-based training
• No pre-requisite skills required
• Benefit from subsidised Personal Therapy sessions

Duration

Evening Class: 6 Months, 6.5 hrs/week, Online & in-person classes

Saturday Class/ 1 full day per week: 6 Months, 6.5 hrs/Week Online and Physical

Curriculum

What you will learn:

• Psychological theories and models of human behaviour
• Psychological Assessment Skills
• Advanced Communication and Relationship building skills
• Foundations of Psychology-gaining insights into human emotions, cognitions and behaviour, personality dynamics and other psychological principles.
• Trauma based interventions in Counselling
• Foundations and dynamics of group Counselling
• Counselling Skills and Interventions

Adds Value to Roles and Jobs such as:

• Medics- Nurses and doctors
• Social Workers
• Law enforcement- Prison warders, police men, and the army
• Human Resource Professionals
• Lawyers
• Line Managers
• Teachers and educators
• Parenting and coaching roles