Course Description
At some point in our lives, we must have experienced that sense of helplessness at not knowing what to say when we see our loved ones struggling emotionally.
Equip yourself with fundamental counselling skills to enhance meaningful interactions with others. Walk alongside your clients, co-workers or loved ones through their tough times. Para-counselling skills come in handy when people just need a little push to get back on their feet without the need to visit a professional counsellor.
The course aims to equip individuals with the fundamental knowledge and skills in counselling engagement, when working alongside with certified counselling professionals in their daily work.
Course Outline
Master the art of motivation conversations
Learn what it takes to be in the right frame of mind to handle all types of conversations, from demanding to difficult ones.
Root out unhelpful beliefs that translate into unhelpful habits in conversations.
Understand what it means to be truly non-judgemental, and what it takes for the other party to feel like you have empathised with them.
Mastery of Conversational Techniques
Imagine being able to connect with your clients on a deeper level, to truly understand their struggles and offer the support they need to succeed.
Create a safe and supportive environment for your clients to share their thoughts and feelings.
Listen and respond to your clients’ needs, helping them to gain a new perspective on their situation and find the path to positive change.
Becoming the Expert Guide
Whether you are a parent, teacher, leader or a friend, apply the art of motivational interviewing in all conversations to drive behavioural change.
Acquire crystal clear understanding of what is happening in conversations, and feel fully confident in guiding and moving conversations towards positivity, hope and constructive actions.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:
Make sense of what is happening in a conversation when talking to someone about change
Demonstrate and engage in emphatic conversations
Draw out the person’s own motivation for change and reinforce desire to change
Apply practical skills to tip the conversations towards change without increasing resistance
Be the master of motivating conversations when you guide others to discover their own reasons for change
Duration
21 hours blended-learning including face-to-face learning, online learning and assessment
Upcoming Schedule
We conduct in-house corporate runs. Contact us @ 90615844 or hello@blendedconcept.com for more details regarding the course.
June 2025 |
03 Jun (9 AM – 5 PM), 04 Jun (9 AM – 5 PM) – BC Classroom @ Grantral Mall |
June 2025 |
14 Jun (9 AM – 5 PM), 15 Jun (9 AM – 5 PM) – BC Classroom @ Grantral Mall |
June 2025 |
26 Jun (9 AM – 5 PM), 27 Jun (9 AM – 5 PM) – On Zoom |
July 2025 |
09 Jul (9 AM – 5 PM), 10 Jul (9 AM – 5 PM) – BC Classroom @ Grantral Mall |
July 2025 |
12 Jul (9 AM – 5 PM), 13 Jul (9 AM – 5 PM) – BC Classroom @ Grantral Mall |
August 2025 |
05 Aug (9 AM – 5 PM), 07 Aug (9 AM – 5 PM) – BC Classroom @ Grantral Mall |
August 2025 |
16 Aug (9 AM – 5 PM), 17 Aug (9 AM – 5 PM) – BC Classroom @ Grantral Mall |
August 2025 |
28 Aug (9 AM – 5 PM), 29 Aug (9 AM – 5 PM) – On Zoom |
Course Fees and Subsidies
Course support period: 12-08-2020 to 11-08-2026
Employer-sponsored (SME)
Nett Fee after training grant subsidy: $168.00
Employer-sponsored (non-SME, Age<40 yr old)
Nett Fee after training grant subsidy: $280.00
Employer-sponsored (non-SME, Age>40 yr old)
Nett Fee after training grant subsidy: $168.00
Self-sponsored (Age<40 yr old)
Nett Fee after training grant subsidy: $280.00
Self-sponsored (Age>40 yr old)
Nett Fee after training grant subsidy: $168.00
Singapore PR
Nett Fee after training grant subsidy: $280.00
Non-Singaporean
Full fee: $560.00
For each course, you must achieve at least 75% attendance, and successfully attain a ‘Competent’ (C) grading for the final assessment result.
For Self-sponsored individuals not applying on SkillsFuture Credit, instalment payments are available via Atome and Grab Paylater. Please contact our administrator during sign-up.
Other Course Details
Target Audience
Anyone who wants to equip themselves with a life skill to support others, be it a family, friend, colleague, or supervisor. Anyone who wants to have a taste of what counselling is about before embarking on resources to secure a professional qualifications.
Certification
Learners who have successfully completed and passed the assessment will receive a Statement of Attainment (SOA) in Para-counselling issued by SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG).
Learners is required to attain a minimum of 75% attendance and complete assessment in order to receive SSG funding and the certificate.
Language of Instruction
This course is highly experiential, focusing on equipping you with the skills to enhance your interactions with others. Learners are to be prepared for roleplays and reflection of their own patterns of engagement with others.
Entry Requirement
For the learners to be enrolled in this course, he/she will be screened for the following:
Literacy and numeracy capabilities equivalent to WPLN level 2 and above
At least 1-year of experience providing support services or peers.
“This course is approved under the UTAP for NTUC members. NTUC members may enjoy up to 50% unfunded course fee support for up to $250 each year when you sign up for courses supported under UTAP.”
For more information on claims criteria and processes, you may visit NTUC website here.
Course approved period: 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2025
We are a social enterprise registered with raiSE Singapore and courses listed are WSQ accredited
This course is organised by Environiche LLP, an approved training organisation under Singapore Workforce Skills Qualification (WSQ).
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