About this course
These lessons are designed to assist people who work as couple or family counsellors, or are interested in this area of counselling. The student will receive training in the skills used by those in the caring professions, including; nurses, doctors, social workers, priests, ministers, teachers, careers guidance and youth workers.
What you will learn
This single module course provides a comprehensive overview of couple and family counselling supplemented by short practical exercises and printed case study assignments. It is designed to be completed within 6 months of part-time study, although, should you require it, this period may be extended.
It will cover:
The counselling process
Current issues in Couple and Family Counselling
The forces impacting the family
Sociological issues impacting couple and family counselling
Recent reviews
I completed the Couple and family counselling course and found it incredibly insightful and practical. The content was clear, engaging and applicable in real-life settings. The tutor was always helpful, supportive and responsive throughout, which made a real difference to the learning experience. It deepened my understanding of relationship dynamics and strengthened my confidence in supporting couples effectively. Highly recommended for anyone looking to enhance their skills in this area.
I found the course easy to navigate with lots of practice questions and examples. The materials provided were sufficient and relevant to the topics. I particularly enjoyed the understanding and application of theory into practice through the assignments and practice questions. Mairi, was very helpful with her feedback highlighting key areas of satisfactory application of knowledge . This helped me understand the need to understand the case and apply relevant principle in practice
The Couple and family Counselling skills course was very meaningful for me. The material was easy to follow, my tutor was incredibly supportive and encouraging, and the institute provided a smooth and positive learning experience. I’m truly grateful for this journey