Para-Counselling Training
Para-counselling (Basic & Advance)
When your loved ones need support, are you ready to step up to the task? How can you apply helping skills to provide support to those around you? Not sure if the social service sector is something for you?
Take this course to learn useful fundamental people-engagement skills. If you are keen, take on the practicum to find out what it may be like working in the social service sector, before taking up a professional qualification.
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. Join us for our Para-Counselling Certificate training programme to acquire useful helping skills that can be applicable to your personal or professional life.
Take your first step to be a resource and change agent for people around you.
Course Structure
The Para-Counselling training consists of 2 parts.
The Para-Counselling (Basic) equips learners with essential micro-counselling skills for emphatic interactions. This course is WSQ accredited and SFC eligible.
The Para-Counselling (Advance) equips learners with counselling techniques to move clients towards purposeful and outcomes-oriented conversations. This course is WSQ accredited and SFC eligible.
Learning Outcomes
Learners who have completed all 2 parts of the programme will be able to:
i. Apply counselling micro skills to build working alliance with clients through empathic interactions
- apply appropriate verbal and non-verbal communication techniques
- demonstrate the use of open questions, affirmations, reflections, and summary when attending to clients
ii. Apply appropriate para-counselling approaches and techniques to support clients towards outcomes based on care plans
- apply probing techniques to uncover clients’ stories
- assess underlying factors sustaining client’s issues
- demonstrate the application of a range of counselling techniques when engaging clients
iii. Exemplify professional ethics and values when engaging clients to uphold service quality and ethical standards
- maintain client confidentiality and privacy
- explain the relevance of professional values and ethics in client engagement
- demonstrate self-awareness relating to possible issues of ethical dilemmas
- seek help and support when faced with ethical issues and dilemmas
Fees
Para-Counselling (Basic) | $560 before subsidies (learn more) |
Para-Counselling (Advance) | $720 before subsidies (learn more) |
Schedules
Para-Counselling (Basic) | Sign-up for schedules or learn more |
Para-Counselling (Advance) | Sign-up for schedules or learn more |
“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: July 2020 – December 2022
Other Course Information
Target Audience
General public who wants to learn more about para-counselling
General public with an interest to explore what it is like working in the social service sector
Certification
Para-Counselling (Basic) - SOA & In-house Certificate
Para-Counselling (Advance) - SOA & In-house Certificate
Language of Instruction
This course is conducted in English
This course is organised by Environiche LLP, an approved training organisation under Singapore Workforce Skills Qualification (WSQ).
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Experiential Groupwork for Social Service Practitioners
Experiential Groupwork for Social Service Practitioners
TGS-2020504131
Group work intervention harnesses the benefits of cooperative learning to enhance opportunities for individual growth. It is an essential skill in every social service practitioner’s handbook.
THIS COURSE IS ELIGIBLE FOR WSQ FUNDING SFC ELIGIBLE
Course Description
Can you leverage on your clients’ experiences to help other clients? How can you maximise your staff resources to maximise intervention efforts?
Group work intervention harnesses the benefits of cooperative learning to enhance opportunities for individual growth and is an essential skill in every social service practitioner’s handbook
Acquire group facilitation skills to achieve intervention outcomes and become a competent group work practitioner. Explore real-life challenge arising from group facilitation and uncover deeper issues through experiential learning. At the end of the training, learners will have gained an appreciation of using the self in therapy, and greater insight into personal challenges when managing groups.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:
- Form groups appropriate for group sessions
- Motivate clients and address barriers to participation
- Identify risks and manage intergroup conflicts
- Utilise group dynamics to synthesise groups
- Facilitate group to achieve intervention goals and monitor outcomes
- Uncover therapists and clients issue at every stage of group development
Duration
40 hours including face-to-face learning, online learning, and assessment
Upcoming Schedule
Course Fees and Subsidies
Employer-sponsored (SME)
Nett Fee after training grant subsidy: $360.00
Employer-sponsored (non-SME, Age<40 yr old)
Nett Fee after training grant subsidy: $680.00
Employer-sponsored (non-SME, Age>40 yr old)
Nett Fee after training grant subsidy: $360.00
Self-sponsored (Age<40 yr old)
Nett Fee after training grant subsidy: $680.00
Self-sponsored (Age>40 yr old)
Nett Fee after training grant subsidy: $360.00
Non-Singaporean
Full fee: $1,360.00
Course support period: 08 July 2020 – 07 July 2022
“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: July 2020 – December 2022
Other Course Information
Target Audience
Social service practitioners with an interest to conduct group interventions or;
Individuals whose work require skills related to group faciltiation
Certification
Learners who have successfully completed and passed the assessment will receive a Statement of Attainment (SOA) in Groupwork Intervention issued by SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG).
Language of Instruction
This course is conducted in English
Course Outline
Developing appreciation
Knowledge-based training coupled with small group skills practice. Learners will explore the groupwork processes and facilitation techniques. Learners will understand the factors impacting group work practices.
Building relationships
Knowledge that supports the development of a group work practitioner. Learners will be exposed to theories of groupwork to build their competency as group work practitioners.
Supplementing the knowledge
Deeper appreciation of groupwork practice. Learners will undergo experiential group work practice to understand groupwork processes and issues in real-world application.
Becoming the change agent
Learners will uncover their beliefs and values systems and understand how these factors impact group dynamics and practices. Learners will solidify their understanding through a reflective process.
This course is organised by Environiche LLP, an approved training organisation under Singapore Workforce Skills Qualification (WSQ).
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Para-counselling (Advanced)
Para-counselling (Advanced)
TGS-2020504424
Paracounselling is an invaluable skill to help others grow through adversity, regain a sense of control, and bring hope to their lives. Take the first step to be an effective helper with this course.
THIS COURSE IS SFC-ELIGIBLE
Course Description
You may have some basic engagement skills, but wish to enhance and use them more purposefully.
This Advanced Para-counselling course integrates essential counselling engagement skills into a structured helping process. Learners will understand various counselling theories and apply effective techniques to help clients achieve life-enhancing outcomes more intentionally.
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.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:
- Apply the Egan’s model for purposeful and outcome-focused client-engagement
- Apply probing techniques to uncover client’s story and determine underlying issues sustaining problems
- Utilise counselling theories and techniques to guide interactions with client
- Understand the basics of counselling theories, therapies, and techniques, including Psychodynamic Therapy, Person-Centred Therapy, Cognitive-behavioural Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-focused Brief Therapy and Person-in-Environment Approach
Duration
26.75 hours blended-learning including face-to-face learning, online learning and assessment
Upcoming Schedule
October | 15 (9am-6pm) , 21 (9am-6pm), 22 (9am - 1pm) Oct 2021 - Classroom |
November | 26 (6pm - 10pm), 27 (9am - 6pm) Nov, 4 Dec (9am-6pm) 2021- Online |
December |
Course Fees and Subsidies
Employer-sponsored (SME)
Nett Fee after training grant subsidy: $72.00
Employer-sponsored (non-SME, Age<40 yr old)
Nett Fee after training grant subsidy: $265.25
Employer-sponsored (non-SME, Age>40 yr old)
Nett Fee after training grant subsidy: $72.00
Self-sponsored (Age<40 yr old)
Nett Fee after training grant subsidy: $265.25
Self-sponsored (Age>40 yr old)
Nett Fee after training grant subsidy: $72.00
Non-Singaporean
Full fee: $720.00
Course support period: 12 Aug 2020 – 11 Aug 2022
“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: July 2020 – December 2022
Other Course Information
Target Audience
Individuals who have completed the Para-Counselling (Basic) and would like to deepen their competencies as a para-counsellor or;
Individuals who have experience working with social service beneficiaries and would like to hone their helping skills
Certification
Learners who have successfully completed and passed the assessment will receive a Statement of Attainment (SOA) in Para-counselling (Advanced) issued by SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG).
Language of Instruction
This course is conducted in English
Course Outline
Building the foundation
Egan’s Model of a skilled helper. Learners will be introduced to the stages of the helping process using Egan's Model of a skilled helper.
Enhancing engagement
Learners will acquire skills to uncover clients' stories. Learners will integrate counselling micro-skills with the counselling techniques to identify underlying issues sustaining problems.
Purposeful engagement towards change
Acquire the skills to engage clients in a meaningful manner and to shift clients from problem-focused to a solution-enabling orientation.
Development of the self as a practitioner
Learners will uncover their beliefs and values systems and understand how these factors impact their effectiveness as a helper. Learners will learn the ethics, principles, and boundaries of the helping relationships.
This course is organised by Environiche LLP, an approved training organisation under Singapore Workforce Skills Qualification (WSQ).
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Para-counselling (Basic)
Para-counselling (Basic)
TGS-2020504423
When your loved ones need support, are you ready to step up to the task? Take the first step to be an effective helper with this course.
THIS COURSE IS SFC-ELIGIBLE
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.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the workshop, participants will:
- Provide engagement and support to clients throughout the counselling process according to the care plans
- Apply listening and questioning techniques relating to para-counselling to attend to clients
- Recognise barriers of communication in the communication process with clients
- Maintain client confidentiality and privacy taking into considerations ethics related to providing engagement and support for clients
Duration
21 hours blended-learning including face-to-face learning, online learning and assessment
Upcoming Schedule
October Run 2 | |
November Run 1 | |
November Run 2 | 18 (6pm - 10pm), 19 (6pm - 10pm), 20 (9am - 6pm) Nov 2021 - Online |
November Run 3 | |
December Run 1 | |
December Run 2 |
Course Fees and Subsidies
Employer-sponsored (SME)
Nett Fee after training grant subsidy: $56.00
Employer-sponsored (non-SME, Age<40 yr old)
Nett Fee after training grant subsidy: $203.00
Employer-sponsored (non-SME, Age>40 yr old)
Nett Fee after training grant subsidy: $56.00
Self-sponsored (Age<40 yr old)
Nett Fee after training grant subsidy: $203.00
Self-sponsored (Age>40 yr old)
Nett Fee after training grant subsidy: $56.00
Non-Singaporean
Full fee: $560
Course support period: 12 Aug 2020 – 11 Aug 2022
“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: July 2020 – December 2022
Other Course Information
Target Audience
General public who wants to learn more about para-counselling
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).
Language of Instruction
This course is conducted in English
Course Outline
Building the foundation
Understanding the roles as a para-counsellor. Learners will be introduced to the roles of para-counsellors, and identify their responsibilities throughout the helping process.
Enhancing engagement
Building engagement skills and addressing communication barriers. Learners will be equipped with listening and questioning techniques to attend to clients and overcome communication barriers.
Experiential practice
Deeper appreciation of client engagement. Learners will put into practice the counselling techniques and skills in client-specific situations to support application in real-world situations.
Development of the self as a helper
Learners will gain better awareness of their self and how it impacts the helping relationships. Learners will learn about the ethics, principles, and boundaries in the helping relationships.
This course is organised by Environiche LLP, an approved training organisation under Singapore Workforce Skills Qualification (WSQ).
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