by Ishtar Swaffield from Persona Development and Training
Shared from our Training & Development division Persona.
When looking back over the testimonials from our previous students, the answer is pretty clear. Our Diploma in Children & Young People's Counselling prides itself on the learning experience as a whole.
"I very much enjoyed the course, it supported my development both personally, professionally and as a CYP counsellor. I have valued every aspect of the programme and the Course Tutors, who not only presented as very experienced but more importantly, modelled values and practice in a way that I want to buy into it and try and be the best I can be in the role. This was very important to me."
The foundation of all our programmes is underpinned by a person-centred approach - meaning that each of our courses - whether that is a one-off Encounter Group or our 2 year Diploma Courses - offers an experiential, immersive learning experience.
Our experienced practitioners, supervisors, trainers and group facilitators are fortunate enough to have a learned their craft across a variety of modalities in a number of settings and this allows us to offer a deeply supportive environment for our learners.
"The tutors have been extremely supportive and have really helped me develop. The way they shared their experience and knowledge was pivotal in helping me understand and apply the theory to my practice. Great course."
With the CYP Diploma, the programme utilises different learning activities to deliver and support student’s learning and development. Some aspects of the course are presented in lecture form, but interactive workshops which involve debate and discussion and creative activities, are the principal learning environment for exploring specific themes and issues.
Other learning forums include: the Course Community Meeting, Process Reflection Groups, Skills Practice, tutorials and 1:1 review meetings with tutors and peers. Regular Group Supervision also forms a key part of the course programme and as students will be practicing in different school settings, this gives the students a chance to broaden their experience with issues they might not normally work with in their own school counselling setting.
Supporting students to develop their clinical competence and confidence with clients is the cornerstone of the programme. Students have the opportunity to develop their skills through a range of different activities; counselling practice sessions with other students observed by tutors, practising with qualified counsellors who act as their clients, listening to audio recording of sessions in supervision and analysing case studies all contribute to their ongoing development.
The programme is designed around three key areas:
• Theoretical understanding: key theoretical concepts, their relevance and integration for therapeutic change
• Professional and clinical competence: creating the therapeutic conditions, therapeutic processes and dynamics, and ethical practice
• Personal development: the development of self-awareness and self-reflection as a counselling practitioner
This 2 year programme upholds the fundamental values which underpin the BACP Ethical Framework. The content incorporates the BACP CYP competency framework and offers an evidence-based counselling approach, specifically designed to support children and young people.
The Persona staff team are proud of our programmes and committed to the support and development of our students and the counselling profession.
For more information and to complete your application visit: Level 3: Diploma in Counselling Children | Exchange Resource (exchange-resource.net)
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