Establishes a strong foundation in ethical principles and guidelines for child counseling, ensuring counselors prioritize children's well-being and safety by exploring confidentiality, informed consent, and boundaries.
Foundations of Child Counseling (2 hours)
Covers the fundamental principles and approaches to child counseling, including developmental stages, therapeutic approaches, and building rapport, to provide a foundational understanding of child counseling.
Family Systems Therapy (2 hours)
Examines the family system, including roles, boundaries, and communication patterns, and introduces strategies for working with families to support children's development and well-being.
Play Therapy (2 hours)
Introduces the principles and techniques of play therapy, using play as a therapeutic tool to engage children and facilitate emotional expression and healing.
Eclectic Model in Counseling (2 hours)
Explores various counseling approaches and models, enabling counselors to integrate multiple therapeutic approaches and tailor their practice to meet the unique needs of each child and family.
Intersectionality in Counseling (2 hours)
Examines the intersection of social identities and their impact on counseling practice, helping counselors recognize and address the impact of social and cultural factors on children's experiences and well-being.
Trauma-Informed Care for Children (2 hours)
Introduces the principles and practices of trauma-informed care, equipping counselors with knowledge and skills to work effectively with children who have experienced trauma, promoting safety and healing.
Child Counseling Techniques (2 hours)
Covers a range of child counseling techniques, including active listening, empathy, and problem-solving strategies, providing counselors with practical skills for working with children.
Understanding Neurodiversity (2 hours)
Explores neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism, ADHD, and learning disabilities, enhancing counselors' understanding and enabling them to provide supportive and inclusive counseling services.
ADHD Coaching (2 hours)
Covers the principles and practices of ADHD coaching, equipping counselors with knowledge and skills to support children with ADHD, including strategies for managing symptoms and improving functioning.
Autism Coaching (2 hours)
Introduces the principles and practices of autism coaching, providing counselors with knowledge and skills to support children with autism, including strategies for promoting social communication, behavior, and independence.
Supervision of Counselors and Taking Counseling Sessions Oneself (2 hours)
Prepares counselors to provide effective supervision and take counseling sessions, ensuring they can support others while maintaining their own well-being.
Self-Care and Burnout Prevention (2 hours)
Introduces self-care practices, including stress management, boundary setting, and mindfulness, to promote counselor well-being and resilience, preventing burnout.
