FIRST NATIONS WELLNESS AND ADDICTIONS COUNSELOR CERTIFICATION BOARD

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1 FIRST NATIONS WELLNESS AND ADDICTIONS COUNSELOR CERTIFICATION BOARD REPERTORY OF TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR ADDICTIONS COUNSELLING Prepared by Giselle Robelin for FNWACCB- March

2 MANITOBA College Credentials Title of Credential Assiniboine Community College Certificate Applied Counselling Skills Achievement Brandon Red River College Certificate Applied Counselling Winnipeg University of Manitoba Winnipeg Certificate Diploma Aboriginal Counselling Aboriginal Counselling 2

3 ASSINIBOINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE Type of Diploma: Certificate Applied Counselling Skills Achievement Assiniboine Community College 1430 Victoria Avenue East Brandon, MB R7A 2A9: Tel: Toll Free: Fax: URL: Program contact: Applied Counselling Skills Tel: Toll Free: Fax: continuingstudies@assiniboine.net Applied Counselling Skills Certificate of Achievement The Applied Counselling Skills Certificate of Achievement program is designed to develop proficiency in basic counselling skills as well as knowledge to aid others in their search for personal growth and healthy relationships. This program will enable students to develop basic counselling skills in areas that include general counselling, cross cultural communication, family and youth issues. These courses are all offered in the evening which allows people to complete this program while employed fulltime during the day. The entire program takes two years to complete. Program Duration: 2 years Aboriginal Counselling Assessment & Intervention Communication Skills Counselling Children and Youth Counselling Practicum Counselling Skills Theory Cultural Adapt/Counselling Family Counselling Skills Group Facilitation Legal and Ethical Issues 3

4 RED RIVER COLLEGE Type of Diploma: Certificate Applied Counselling School of Continuing and Distance Education C Notre Dame Ave Winnipeg, MB R3H 0J9 Tel: or Fax: E mail: cde@rrc.mb.ca Campuses : Gimli, Portage, Steinbach, Winkler Campuses contact information: CT&Type=4&RegionCode=WPG Program Facilitator: Tel: (204) Applied Counselling Certificate CT&RegionCode=WPG Graduate in seven months in the career related Applied Counselling Certificate Program! Acquire the skills and knowledge to work with individuals and/or groups in helping and empowering individuals make better life decisions for themselves. Graduates of the program have been employed in a range of occupations, including program coordinators, teacher aides, community workers, addictions workers. This program is available via classroom delivery at Winnipeg Notre Dame Campus and at the Regional Campuses. Program Duration: 7 months CT&RegionCode=WPG Aboriginal Counselling 1 Applied Counselling Practicum Counselling Children and Youth Counselling Fundamentals CH Counselling Skills Theory CH Family Counselling Legal and Ethical Issues App Counselling Practicum CH Assessment and Intervention Counselling Fundamentals Counselling Skills Theory Cross Cultural Counselling Group Counselling 4

5 UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA Type of Diploma: Certificate Aboriginal Counselling Aboriginal Focus Programs, 188 Extended Education Complex, Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Toll Free: 1 (866) ext. 3 or 4 Fax: (204) extended@umanitoba.ca URL: Program contact: Adaire Wild, Assistant to the Director Lisa Lavallee, Program Assistant Tel: (204) Tel: (204) awild@ms.umanitoba.ca lavallel@cc.umanitoba.ca Aboriginal Counselling Skills Certificate The program provides counsellor training for individuals who presently work, volunteer, or who may wish to work or volunteer in an Aboriginal setting. The program provides learners with a foundation of knowledge and skills requried to provide culturally appropriate counselling services to Aboriginal families and individuals. It involves 346 contact hours, comprised of an orientation, nine required courses and two electives. Learners who successfully complete the program will have the capacity to respond effectively to the increasingly complex role of a counsellor in an Aboriginal setting of community. While in the program, learners must be employed or hold a supervised and related volunteer position in a social service or comparable agency that is of sufficient duration to allow learners to practice skills and knowledge learned in their program. Program Duration: 346 contact hours Two elective options are selected for each program, based on the topics most relevant to the work and interest of the student group. Required Courses Program Orientation Colonialism and Its Effects Basic Counselling Theories Introduction to Counselling Development and Practice of Counselling Skills Level I Development and Practice of Counselling Skills Level II Working with Aboriginal Families Counselling in an Aboriginal Community Working with Aboriginal Groups Independent Project Examples of electives Alcohol, Drug and Solvent Abuse Family Violence Grieving and Loss Suicide Prevention and Intervention Working with Youth Conflict Resolution Mental Health Issues Effects of Abuse, Neglect and Trauma Administration Skills for Counsellors Topics in Aboriginal Counselling (content will vary) 5

6 UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA Type of Diploma: Diploma Aboriginal Counselling Aboriginal Focus Programs, 188 Extended Education Complex, Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Toll Free: 1 (866) ext. 3 or 4 Fax: (204) extended@umanitoba.ca URL: Program contact: Monique Lambert, Program Administrator Tel: lambertm@ms.umanitoba.ca Aboriginal Community Wellness Diploma The ACW Diploma is holistic in its approach to learning and to health. Each of the courses incorporates knowledge of western concepts and traditional philosophies and knowledge systems of Aboriginal people as they relate to mental health and wellness. The courses use adult education methodology as a link between health and wellness theory and practice and the real issues workers face daily in their role as a service worker. This program is a partnership initiative between Aboriginal Focus Programs, Extended Education, The University of Manitoba, and the Manitoba Community Wellness Working Group (MCWWG). Program Duration: 60 credit hour (2 years) post secondary program Electives (Specialization Courses) 27 Credit Hours The program will comprise of 27 hours (credit and/or non credit) in a specialization, (e.g. Addictions, Wellness and Diabetes). The courses will be selected by the program's Curriculum Management Committee. Core courses Introduction to University Interpersonal Communication Skills Counselling Skills for Nurses Introduction to Psychology Addictions (Selected Topic in Social Work) Aboriginal Spirituality Native Peoples of Canada 1 Native Peoples of Canada 2 Physical Activity, Health and Wellness Nutrition for Health and Changing Lifestyles 6