STT. Unlock your potential with a distance learning programme from STT

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1 STT Unlock your potential with a distance learning programme from STT

2 Systematic Training and Trading Ltd 8-10 Dutton Street, Manchester M3 1LE, England Tel: Fax: Registered in England and Wales No Directors: SM Metcalfe, DG Pendlebury, FD Nadin, MA Metcalfe, AM Metcalfe, SJ Hargreaves. Members of The British Learning Association and ABCC Dear Student, Thank you for your interest in the Certificate in Counselling course. A career in counselling is one of the most rewarding you can imagine. Its importance in helping people deal with difficult emotions and challenging times is widely recognised. However, counselling skills are not just for counsellors. People from a wide variety of caring professions including those in health care, social work, pastoral work, care for the elderly and teaching will find that counselling techniques can be extremely useful in their daily work. The course materials are provided by The Institute of Counselling which has successfully trained thousands of students worldwide in a variety of counselling skills. And, because we have confidence in the quality of the course you can inspect it for 15 days before committing to your training. So, if you want to learn Counselling Skills for professional or personal reasons this course will give a great foundation on which to build. I now look forward to welcoming you as a student when you are ready. Yours sincerely, Diana Nadin Director of Studies PS Remember, you can start your course right away when you enrol online!

3 Systematic Training and Trading Ltd 8-10 Dutton Street, Manchester M3 1LE, England Tel: Fax: Registered in England and Wales No Directors: SM Metcalfe, DG Pendlebury, FD Nadin, MA Metcalfe, AM Metcalfe, SJ Hargreaves. Members of The British Learning Association and ABCC Certificate in Counselling From The Institute of Counselling This popular, multi-media course will give you a firm foundation in counselling skills. If your job involves helping others, or if you simply want to be supportive to others, then you ll learn techniques that ll help you be more effective in that role. This course is particularly suitable for those working in: health care, social work, pastoral work, care for the elderly and teaching. Your studies will provide you with a preliminary understanding of the skills and practice of counselling, as well as an appreciation of the personal qualities associated with the collaborative process of helping. Code: STSP Course Fees: 299 Format: Loose leaf binder, book The Skilled Helper and three CDROMs Length: 10 lessons Number of Tutor Marked Assignments: Five Study Time: hours (about six months at only four hours study per week) Maximum Course Time: 12 months Guarantee: 15 Day Trial Learn How To Use Counselling Skills Your course provides a comprehensive overview of counselling. It is designed to provide a practical understanding of counselling knowledge, skills and practice used by professional counsellors. Using Gerard Egan s three-stage model, outlined in his book The Skilled Helper, the syllabus takes a problem management and opportunity development approach to helping. The course material is supplemented by short practical exercises and case study assignments marked by your personal tutor. On completion you will be able to observe and become conversant with many of the practical techniques employed by professional counsellors. Your Tuition One of the key aspects to successfully completing your course is the quality of your tuition. All STT tutors are experienced in teaching by distance learning and have been specially trained by us to help you. Your tutor for this course will be qualified to at least degree level or equivalent with postgraduate training in counselling. Their primary aim is to encourage you to develop your own personal style when using counselling skills with clients. There are five assignments to complete and you have to pass each one to qualify for your Certificate in Counselling. But don t worry about this. If need be you can re-take an assignment free of charge. We have brought together a professional tuition service and an up-to-date, authoritative course so that you can work towards a Certificate in Counselling. Not only will you gain a recognised qualification, but you ll also gain a deeper knowledge and understanding of the methods used to help people in their time of need. Institute of Counselling experts in clinical and pastoral counselling

4 Certificate in Counselling The course is suitable for anyone with an interest in helping others. It is particularly relevant for: employees in the caring professions pastoral workers social workers teachers anyone with an interest in helping others Entry Requirements You do not need any special qualifications or background to enrol on this course. Course Objectives The aim of this course is to enable you to develop a sound knowledge of basic counselling theory, and an understanding of the counselling process. The emphasis is on enhancing your counselling skills, and your expertise as a practitioner. You'll learn: counselling theories and models the counselling process specific counselling skills goal setting and decision making good practice in counselling Your Certificates On the successful completion of your course you will be awarded a Certificate in Counselling from STT and The Institute of Counselling. You will also be eligible to receive a Certificate of Continuing Professional Development issued by the Institute of Counselling. This Certificate is in addition to the Certificate in Counselling and will be sent free on request. Guarantee Who Should Take This Course? Because we have full confidence in the quality of the course, you can inspect it for 15 days before committing to your training. If you are not completely satisfied with it, or you feel the training is not right for you, then just return the course materials, in good condition, within 15 days. Distance learning from STT Certificate in Counselling

5 Follow-on Training And Other Courses Your Certificate in Counselling course is the first module for the Diploma in Grief and Bereavement Counselling. Should you wish to further your studies with this Diploma you will be able to do so without having to repeat the training you ve already completed. This course also gives you the grounding you need so you can go on to study the Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and the ASET Accredited Certificate in Living and Working with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Please see the website or call for more details. Start Studying Right Away When You Enrol Online Anyone can enrol on this course. You do not need any special qualifications or background and you can start whenever it suits you. There is no fixed enrolment date so you can start as soon as you are ready. Plus, you can study where and when you like in the UK or abroad, at home, in the library or at work. And, by enrolling online you can be studying in just five minutes. The first sections are available as soon as your payment has been accepted. Your course materials are sent to you by post and should arrive within seven working days in the UK or 28 working days if you are overseas. Alternatively telephone our fast enrolment facility (credit/debit cards only). Just call our 24hr freephone line: (UK only). If you are overseas, please call during office hours. STT Online Student Community As soon as you ve enrolled you will become a member of our online student community, which is an easy way to contact other students and keep in touch with the college. See What Students Say The CDROMs provided a classical scenery of counselling. When one listens and watches them closely it s like you are in a class and being taught by a tutor there. Even though it s distance learning one becomes more equipped. Well done! L Johnson Excellent, self explanatory notes. They allow you to work at your own pace and are very clear. V Fieldhouse It s given me more insight and tools to use. The active listening has been a real help too. Y Jerrard The course notes were clearly set out and easy to follow and reading through them was interesting and enjoyable. During my working day I am beginning to apply the different techniques and models I have learnt which I find very helpful. C Lavery The course has helped me to develop my listening skills, add structure to my sessions, be more perceptive in my hearing and has increased my confidence in general. J Haw This course helped me be much less judgmental and improved communication between myself, colleagues and clients. M Kennish Enrol online at

6 Certificate in Counselling: Course Synopsis Section 1: Theories and Models of Counselling 1. Introduction to Counselling Theory What do Counsellors Actually do? Why Have Theory? Some Practical Problems Counselling and Psychology Historical Overview of Counselling Theory Schools of Counselling Theory Counselling Theories and Models. 2. The Psychodynamic Approach The Pioneering Work of Sigmund Freud Basic Concepts of Freud s Work What is the Psyche Like? Anxiety Defence Mechanisms Normal Development Freud on Sexual Development Working Psychodynamically 3. The Behavioural Approach Overview of the Behaviourist Approach to the Theory of Personality Pavlov Classical Conditioning Radical Behaviour What is Personality? Conditioning of Emotions B.F. Skinner: Operant Behaviourism Reinforcement Eysenck Neurosis Behavioural Insights for Counselling 4. The Person-Centred Approach Carl Rogers Basic Concepts of Person-Centred Theory Healthy and Unhealthy Functioning Summary of Personal Functioning Core Conditions Egan s Three Stage Skills Model 5. The Cognitive Approach Cognitive Therapy Defined Origins of Cognitive Theory Comparisons between Cognitive and other Counselling Theories Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy Characteristics of Irrational Beliefs Implications of REBT for Counselling ABC Framework REBT: D&E Factors Reality Therapy 6. The Pastoral Approach Introduction to Pastoral Counselling Pastoral Counselling Model 1: The client as a Living Human Document Pastoral Counselling Model 2: The Life of the (Soul) Client Pastoral Counselling Model 3: The Three-Stage Integrative Model Assignment 1 Section 2: Counselling Process, Skills and Practice 7. The Counselling Process Definitions of Counselling Counselling Vocabulary Clinical and Pastoral Counselling Counselling as Distinguished from other Approaches Person-Centred Counselling Development of Core Conditions Client-focused Activities Assignment 2 8. Basic Counselling Skills Specific Counselling Skills Key Concepts Advanced Empathy Advanced Empathic Highlights/Educated Hunches Counselling Skills Audio Three Key Understanding Skills Skilled Helper Exercises Self-Counsellor Assignment 3 9. Care Skills of The Skilled Helper The Middle Stage Goal-setting and Decision-making Force-field Analysis Commitment to Goals Assignment Professional Practice Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling (BACP) Confidentiality Boundaries and Referral Supervision Continuing Professional Development Assignment 5

7 Systematic Training and Trading Ltd 8-10 Dutton Street, Manchester M3 1LE, England Tel: Fax: Registered in England and Wales No Directors: SM Metcalfe, DG Pendlebury, FD Nadin, MA Metcalfe, AM Metcalfe, SJ Hargreaves. Members of The British Learning Association and ABCC Enrolment Form For the Certificate in Counselling course SP-PDF-0408 Please enrol me as a student on the Certificate in Counselling course. I have read and understand the Conditions of Enrolment shown on the reverse of this form and I agree to them. I also agree to respect the copyright in the course and not to allow any other person to read or use the course or any portion of it nor to offer it for re-sale in any way whatsoever. Signature Date Name and Address (Mr/Mrs/Miss/Ms) (BLOCK CAPITALS PLEASE) Postcode Country Telephone q Please tick this box if you do not wish to receive further mailings from STT or companies approved by them. COURSE FEES = 299 q Full fees 299 (enclosed herewith) q Please charge my Credit/Debit card 299 (please complete card details below) or EASY PAYMENT TERMS AVAILABLE The instalment terms available to you are shown on the reverse of this form. These instalment terms are governed by the Consumer Credit Act 1974 which gives you certain rights and protections. If you would like to send your fees by instalments, please complete and sign the agreement overleaf as well as signing this form above. Please tick below to show how you will send your instalment. q q By cash/cheque/postal order (enclosed herewith) (Please make cheques payable to STT Ltd.) By credit/debit card (please complete card details below) Card No. Start date Expiry Date Issue number Security last 3 digits on if shown if shown Code signature strip FOR IMMEDIATE ENROLMENT ON YOUR CREDIT CARD PLEASE PHONE or enrol online at

8 Systematic Training and Trading Ltd, 8-10 Dutton Street, Manchester M3 1LE Credit agreement regulated by the Consumer Credit Act 1974 Full Fees for the Certificate in Counselling course = 299 EASY PAYMENT q q 42 deposit enclosed herewith, leaving a balance of 257 ( = 257) payable by instalments of 38 a month for the following seven months, making 308 in all. Interest charged 9 APR 10.9% The first instalment is due one calendar month after you receive your course. Please charge my deposit and instalments to my Credit/Debit card. My card details are shown overleaf. IMPORTANT YOU SHOULD READ THIS CAREFULLY YOUR RIGHTS The Consumer Credit Act 1974 covers this agreement and lays down certain requirements for your protection which must be satisfied when the agreement is made. If they are not, the creditor cannot enforce the agreement against you without a Court Order. The Act also gives you a number of rights. You have a right to settle this agreement at any time by giving notice in writing and paying off all amounts payable under this agreement which may be reduced by a rebate. If you would like to know more about the protection and remedies provided under the Act, you should contact either your local Trading Standards Department or your nearest Citizens Advice Bureau. This is a credit agreement regulated by the Consumer Credit Act Sign it only if you want to be legally bound by its terms. Signature of Customer Date of Signature Signed for and on behalf of STT Ltd. Chairman Terms and Conditions of Enrolment for the Certificate in Counselling course 1. The STT Promise. For the fees quoted STT will supply the full course and all the services described in the promotional infomation. 2. Instalment Payments. You agree to pay your instalments promptly each month to Manchester as they fall due irrespective of the speed at which you study. If you fail to pay an instalment within one calendar month of the due date then the full outstanding balance becomes due immediately. Therefore if there is any danger of instalment payments being delayed please write to us. STT will treat all deserving cases as sympathetically as possible. Payment of instalments by credit/debit card will eliminate any possibility of penalties under this clause. This clause does not apply to students who pay their fees in full on enrolment. 3. Copyright. The Course is protected by copyright. You agree not to copy, reproduce or broadcast the course or part of the course Months to Complete Your Course. This agreement lasts for 12 months. If you wish to extend your studies beyond 12 months, an extra charge may be made for administration and the supply of revised course material. 5. Ownership of Course Materials. The course materials become your property on receipt by you, subject to full payment of your fees. 6. STT Rights. STT reserves the right to refuse to accept any applications for Enrolment. We also reserve the right to discontinue tuition for any student who (in our opinion) does not have sufficient aptitude to complete the course. In such cases all fees paid will be refunded on return of the course materials. 7. Your Certificate. We will award your Certificate on successful completion of your course. 8. Your Certificate of Continuing Professional Development. On successful completion of your course you will be eligible to receive a Certificate of Continuing Professional Development issued by the Institute of Counselling. This Certificate is in addition to the Certificate in Counselling and will be sent free on request. YOUR GUARANTEE You have the full course on 15 day trial when you enrol. If you return it to our Manchester office within 15 days of receipt, at your expense, any money you have paid will be returned in full. This period will only be extended by request in advance. This Guarantee is Your Safeguard of a Fair Deal from STT

9 Unlock Your Potential With A Distance Learning Programme From STT Distance Learning with STT can help develop your career or take your life in a new direction. That s because our courses cover a wide range of subjects suitable for people of all ages and educational backgrounds. STT has been helping people to acquire effective vocational training and skills for over 75 years. Literally hundreds of thousands of students worldwide have benefited from our flexible and caring approach to learning. This allows you to study where and when you choose and at a pace that suits you. We offer great value, high quality course materials backed by proven and effective learning methods with support from expert tutors. Plus, our courses are very practical. They will give you the skills and certificates which employers and educational providers will value the world over. So, no matter where you live, you can rest assured that STT has the experience and knowledge to give you high quality training for your needs. Enrol online to have immediate access to the first sections of your course material so you can start studying even before your course books arrive! A convenient and flexible way to train Studying with STT is all about convenience and flexibility... fitting in study to suit your lifestyle. With no classes to go to you are able to learn when and where you want, at a pace that is right for you. And, as there are no fixed enrolment dates, you can start your studies as soon as you are ready. We give you: course materials and tuition of the highest quality training that is cost effective and great value for money support from knowledgeable, friendly tutors access to online student community and discussion forums courses that are practical and relevant to your needs skills and certificates which employers will value Distance learning is a great way to develop new skills. So if you want to foster a new hobby, keep up with changes in the workplace, or improve your job prospects this is the way to train. Join the STT online community As soon as you ve enrolled you will become a member of our online community which is an easy way to contact other students and keep in touch with the college. The STT community area features: Discussion Forums: offering an excellent way to chat and network with other students Resource Library: to access the latest course support material Course Management: an easy way to manage your studies online, submit your assignments or send and receive feedback Start your course straight away by enrolling online at

10 STT: Experienced home-study providers STT is a group of home-study colleges that has been helping people the world over to acquire vocational training and skills in a wide variety of subjects for many years. Our colleges include The Writers Bureau, Business Training and The College for Counselling and Care Studies. STT was set up in 1931 and is still a family owned business. We firmly believe in the importance of providing a personal and caring service so that a good and trusting relationship is developed with our students. We are constantly introducing new courses under the expert guidance of Diana Nadin our Director of Studies. Plus, we are now providing courses from other UK distance learning providers to bring you even greater choice. We are also committed to maintaining and improving the quality of our existing courses. By combining our extensive experience in providing distance education with new technologies we give you training that is effective, convenient and very good value for money. Diana Nadin, Director of Studies Diana Nadin has had over 30 years experience in distance learning and is one of the country s foremost experts in this field. She has developed a deep insight into student needs and how to help you with your studies. Her experience with many thousands of students has shown her that to achieve success with a home-study course you need three things: 1) a comprehensive, thorough, high-quality course, 2) caring, conscientious tutors, 3) your co-operation. As Director of Studies she has brought together the first two. All you need to do to take full advantage of your training is to provide the third. Association of British Correspondence Colleges STT are proud to be a member of the Association of British Correspondence Colleges. The fundamental purpose of the Association is to safeguard the best interests of distance learning students by promoting sound educational standards and ethical business practices. Membership is only open to distance learning colleges who have provided a consistently reliable and efficient tutorial service for not less than five years and who comply with the criteria for membership approved by the Council of the Association. STT 8-10 Dutton Street Manchester M3 1LE England Tel: Fax: [email protected] Free 24hr Enrolment Line: (UK Only)

11 Ten Reasons Why Distance Learning With STT Is A Great Way To Train Flexibility as there are no timetabled classes to attend you can study in your own time either from home or the office. Study at a pace to suit you you re not held back by other students or feel you re being left behind if you need to spend extra time on a specific area. Learn while you earn you can fit studying for a qualification around your work or family commitments without having to give up your job, or return to college. Learn to earn you can benefit from better job prospects and salary. No experience necessary no entry qualifications or previous experience is required for most courses. Cost effective distance learning is an affordable way to learn and there are flexible ways to pay, with easy instalment terms. Help and support is always available you will receive help and support every step of the way from our specially trained student services department (by , telephone or letter). Student community you will become part of our online student community with the opportunity to socialize and discuss your studies with fellow students from every corner of the world. Everything you need is included written by professionals and using proven distance learning techniques, our courses bring you everything you need to achieve the success you want. Manage everything online all studies, assessments, results and feedback can be managed simply online. So, no matter where you live you can communicate with the college and your tutor quickly and easily. Remember, enrol online now and start studying straight away! Free 24 Hour Enrolment Line: (UK only)