Diploma HE in Counselling (Child and Young Person)

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1 Training Information Pack Diploma HE in Counselling (Child and Young Person)

2 Thank you for your interest We hope that the following items will be useful to you: Introduction The course Course Details Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 and 4 Anglia Ruskin University Fees for Counselling Course. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you wish to discuss your application or for further clarification. Training Venues: Renew Training & Development Sadlers House 2 Legg Street CHELMSFORD CM1 1AH Contact: Joan Bradshaw Course Administration Coordinator Tel: training@renew-us.org 2 Information Pack Diploma HE in Counselling (Child and Young Person)

3 Diploma in Counselling Child and Young Person at Renew Training & Development Introduction We are a counselling and training charity with centres in Basildon, Plaistow in East London and Chelmsford. At our Chelmsford site we provide parttime counselling training to Diploma level to work with children and young people, which is accredited by Anglia Ruskin University. As a student with us you will have access to all the University facilities and the benefit of training delivery by an established counselling organisation who have significant experience in providing counselling to children and young people in Essex and East London. The Course The course provides you with the skills and theory to be able to counsel children, young people and young adults. We make use of new technology and counselling research to support your learning. The course is newly validated and has been updated to meet the emerging BACP Competences for counselling Children and Young People, and as such will provide graduates with increased employability potential. *Please note the following is subject to change and will be confirmed at interview Course Details Duration Year 1 and 2 Year 3 and 4 Professional Qualification Certificate HE in Counselling Child and Young Person Diploma HE in Counselling Child and Young Person Diploma HE in Counselling (Child and Young Person) Information Pack 3

4 Year 1 The first year will introduce students to basic counselling skills, theory and reflective practice. There are a wide variety of teaching methods employed, with a focus on practical and experiential learning. Students will begin to explore aspects of self-awareness and communication through active participation in groups and reflection, that are fundamental to counselling. Areas of study are as follows: Module Foundation Module Basic Theory for Counselling Children and Young People Foundation Module Basic Counselling Skills for Children and Young People Credits Assessment Weekly journals, 00 word assignment and reflective assessment Practical assessments of skills, including a primary school visit, and 00 word analysis 4 Information Pack Diploma HE in Counselling (Child and Young Person)

5 Year 2 In the second year of training students will develop and expand their understanding, and skills through group work, video recordings and presentations. Students are introduced to child development and ethical practice. At the end of this year students must pass an additional assessment in order to progress to placement. Students are supported through the placement process. Areas of study are as follows: Module Understanding Children s Psychosocial Development Personal Development and Peer Group Participation Counselling Practice (Young Person) & DVD Credits Assessment 00 word essay Personal statement, assignment and, reflective assessment Weekly journal, peer assessment, video recording and analysis Diploma HE in Counselling (Child and Young Person) Information Pack 5

6 Year 3 and 4 The third and fourth years of training prepare students for professional practise through a programme of casework, clinical supervision and theoretical study. Renew Counselling is able to offer some training placements at our Chelmsford and Basildon centres and within local schools and we have good relationships with other local organisations. Students will be supervised at Renew Training and are required to achieve a minimum of 0 hours of counselling during this time. The importance of personal development is emphasized throughout the course and at this stage it is a requirement for the student to undertake 40 hours of personal therapy with a therapist whose training is congruent with the humanistic approach. Areas of study are as follows: Year 3 Title Counselling Practice (Child) & DVD Historical Perspectives Investigating Your Own Practice Year 4 Title Counselling Case Study Contemporary Perspectives and Psychopathology Supervision Credits Credits Assignments Weekly journal, peer assessment, video, recording and analysis Weekly journal, 00 word essay Patchwork text reflective analyses Assignments Presentation, 4500 word assignment, reflective assessment 00 word essay 00 word assignment, supervisors reports 6 Information Pack Diploma HE in Counselling (Child and Young Person)

7 ARU/RENEW fees for counselling courses (Child and Adolescent) Commencing 2014 Course Certificate HE Diploma HE Fees (subject to change) Year 1 and pa Year 3 and pa Application needs to be made through the University, please use the web link to apply: ctus/ugpt/counsca.html Financial Support for Undergraduate Students Support is available from the Government, Anglia Ruskin University and other sources to pay for tuition and living costs. Please call or see website for information on; Financial support from the University Tuition Fee Loans Maintenance and Special Support Grants Repaying your Loans Additional Grants and Allowances Diploma HE in Counselling (Child and Young Person) Information Pack 7

8 Training Venues: Renew Training & Development Sadlers House 2 Legg Street CHELMSFORD CM1 1AH Contact: Joan Bradshaw Course Administration Coordinator Tel: training@renew-us.org