Time-limited counselling
How am I supposed to work with this complex client when we only have eight weeks? You will build your confidence and knowledge as a counsellor to work appropriately with clients in time-limited settings.
Key course information
Date
03/04/09
Day(s)
Fri
Duration
1 week
Time
10:30 - 17:30
Fees
Full fee: £49
Senior fee: £32
Concession: £17
Venue
Keeley Street
Course code
PT519
Availability
This course has finished
Course outline
What is the course about?
This course is designed to encourage counsellors to think about issues of best practice in working with clients in time-limited settings.
What topics will we cover?
Attitudes towards time.
Beliefs about the psychotherapeutic process and time.
Consumer and therapist preferences in length of counselling.
Themes in time-limited counselling.
Client presentation/issues and psychological readiness.
Successful and unsuccessful time-limited counselling.
Beginnings, middles and ends.
Methods in and approaches to time-limited counselling.
Ways of being and mind-set in the time-limited counsellor.
Assessments, making contracts and reviews.
By the end of this course you should be able to:
Consider and understand some of my own attitudes towards time in counselling.
Understand the concepts of assessment, contracting and reviewing in time-limited counselling.
Consider client issues in light of what may be hoped to be achieved in time-limited counselling.
What level is the course?
This is a one-day course designed for counselling practitioners and trainees who are practicing, or considering practicing, counselling in a time-limited setting.
How will I be taught?
This course will include teaching, discussion, individual written exercises, small group work and role play.
Are there any other costs (e.g. certification, materials, equipment or books I need to buy)?
None. Students will receive handouts on this course.
What feedback will I get?
You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made.
Will I have a chance to give my views on the course?
Yes, please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Counsellors may wish to pursue courses in Counselling Assessment, Working with Trauma, Mental Health/Medication, and Risk Assessment.
General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open daily 11:00 - 19:00 Monday to Friday, 10:00 - 14:00 Saturday during term and 12.00 - 17.00 Monday to Friday during non-term. See the programme guide for further details.
Who can I contact for further information?
Tel: 020 7492 2530
counselling@citylit.ac.ukDrop-in advice (term-time only)
Wednesdays 12.30–13.30 (please phone for an appointment outside these times).
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