About the Course
This programme aims to equip trainees with practical approaches in counselling individuals. It is a course to upskill one's knowledge and abilities in para-counselling. The programme will be conducted in an interactive learning format to give trainees a better understanding of counselling, develop greater self awareness and enhance their personal qualities as effective people helpers in the work-place as well as in the community.
These are the 4 main topics to be taught in this course:
▪ Uphold ethical values and confidentiality in counselling. (Helper Qualities and Therapeutic Relationship)
▪ Apply communication techniques and prevent barriers in the communication process (Counselling Micro-Skills and Techniques)
▪ Apply active listening and questioning techniques (Apply Empathetic Listening using C.R.O.P.S)
▪ Engagement and support to clients (Using Counselling Framework P.A.D.I in counselling)
Course Objectives
Examine the qualities of an effective helper
Apply communication methods in counselling
Apply empathetic listening and effective questioning techniques
Apply problem-solving approach in counselling
Who Should Attend
This course is targeted to upskill workers who work with people, such as human resource staff, supervisors, managers new entrants to social work, social workers, para-counsellors, policemen and other social service practitioners in a range of sectors (i.e. hospitals, schools, religious organisations, etc).
This course is also suitable for the general public with little or no background of counselling but who are interested to become effective people-helpers to those in distress and need support.
Award
Trainees who meet 75% class attendance and achieve “Competent” for all assessments will be issued a Statement of Attainment (SOA) awarded by SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG).
Your Trainer
Dr Agnes Tan
Agnes trained as a medical doctor in London, England and has worked there as well as at National University Hospital, Singapore. She gave up her medical practice to pursue mission work for over a decade.
Agnes currently works as a Trainer, Counsellor and Family Life Educator – she holds a Master of Social Science in Professional Counselling, and a Graduate Certificate in Parent Education Leadership Training, both from Swinburne University, Australia. She is also a certified trainer for “Good Enough Parenting”, “I Choose Us” marriage programmes and Triple P – Positive Parenting Programme.
Agnes enjoys teaching and has taught the Bachelor of Social Science and Diploma in Counselling Skills for Edith Cowan University, Certificate in Practical Counselling classes, Workforce Skills Qualification (WSQ) courses in Student Care, and has also taught and supervised trainee School Counsellors. Agnes has 20 years of experience and is a sought after speaker in schools and organisations. She is well-liked for her engaging down to earth style, extensive knowledge and ability to connect with participants. She has been interviewed on radio and the print media in her capacity as a Family Life Educator, a role she is passionate about. Agnes was an invited speaker at the MOE Parent Seminar held in 2013.
Testimonials
May Fhong, 21 Apr 2021
Well-structured curriculum that provided me with basic yet effective counselling skill framework.
Mohammad Shahrie Bin Saleh, 4 Aug 2023
The course is very insightful and fun at the same time. I have learnt a lot during the course. The activities in-between are fun and interactive. It keeps the class lively.
Monisha S Nair, 4 Aug 2023
Very engaging and interesting course. Trainer was very good at what she does. Made the class very interesting and interactive.
