Certificate in Psychosocial Counselling

Certificate in Psychosocial Counselling

Welcome to the Certificate in Psychosocial Counselling program! This comprehensive course is designed to equip aspiring counselors with the knowledge, skills, and techniques necessary to provide effective psychosocial support to individuals, families, and communities.

Certification: Receive a Certificate in Psychosocial  Counselling upon completion, issued by Billiard Training Academy—a registered training institution in Zambia. Kindly note that we now only issue certificates after 30 days from the completion date.

Course Overview:

Introduction to Counseling:

• • Explore basic counseling principles, theories, and ethical considerations.

  • Learn about the role of the counselor and the importance of the therapeutic relationship.

  • Understand intake and assessment procedures for effective counseling practice.

Psychosocial Development and Behavior:

• • Delve into theoretical perspectives on psychosocial development and the impact of early childhood experiences on adult behavior.

  • Learn about attachment theory and its applications in counseling.

  • Understand the influence of culture and diversity on behavior and counseling practice.

Counseling Skills and Techniques:

• • Master essential counseling skills such as active listening, empathetic responding, and questioning techniques.

  • Explore strategies for building rapport with clients and conducting motivational interviewing.

  • Learn cognitive-behavioral techniques for addressing various counseling issues.

Counselling and testing for HIV

• Learn about the importance of counselling and testing for HIV

• HIV and AIDS progression and how it is measured

• Learn how to interpret HIV test results through HIV testing

Reproductive Health

• Addresses family planning, infertility, safe abortion services, and prevention of unsafe abortions

• Promotes safe motherhood and offers support during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum

• Focuses on prevention and management of reproductive tract infections

• Provides comprehensive sexuality education and counseling

• Facilitates referrals to other healthcare professionals and support services

• Addresses harmful practices like child marriage and gender-based violence through counseling techniques

Trauma and Crisis Counseling:

• • Gain insight into trauma and its effects on individuals.

  • Learn crisis intervention strategies and treatment approaches for trauma and PTSD.

  • Explore self-care practices for counselors working with trauma survivors.

Group Counseling:

• • Understand group counseling principles, dynamics, and leadership.

  • Learn effective group counseling techniques for facilitating growth and healing.

  • Explore group therapy approaches for specific populations, including addiction and grief.

Family and Couples Counseling:

• • Explore theoretical perspectives on family and couples counseling.

  • Understand the impact of family dynamics on individual behavior.

  • Learn communication and conflict resolution skills for strengthening relationships.

  • Explore interventions for common family and couples issues such as infidelity and divorce.

Professional Development and Ethics:

• • Develop a professional identity and practice self-care as a counselor.

  • Explore ethical considerations and dilemmas in counseling practice.

  • Understand legal and regulatory issues, best practices for record-keeping, and strategies for continuing education and professional development.

  
  

Feedback Course reviews from our students:

It is a life helping course and it is very good and important to me. And I know and believe that it is going to change my environment and others' environment. 5 stars by Merine Mazuba

Taking this course is helping me to search out my own life situation and some of the experiences I have had over the years. I am getting a lot of insights and clarity into my life. I also have realized that there are some buried issues that I thought I had dealt with a long time ago, which I'm gaining understanding of because of this course. 3.5 stars by Elizabeth Z Addy

Yes, it was a good match for me. It made me aware of things I can do better and things that I was doing before I took this course I appreciate the self awareness and self reflection of myself. 5 stars by Theodora U Uzoh.

Fulfilling, more than i expected, 5 stars by Opelo Tabuya.

It is a good match it's already helping me to solve my personal issues. 5 stars by Newton Hangandu.

Enroll now and embark on a rewarding journey to become a skilled and compassionate counselor, equipped to make a positive impact on individuals and communities. Let's start your journey towards becoming a proficient Psychosocial Counselor!

This course is for all levels which does not require experience. However, students should be able to understand English, be able to read and write in English, have good network connection for effective learning with either a phone, tablet or laptop.