Course Overview

Key Highlights

• In-depth training in counselling methods and therapeutic models
• Exposure to case studies and role-play-based learning
• Guidance from certified clinical psychologists and practitioners
• Flexible online learning with hybrid practical sessions
• Certificate recognized for higher studies and professional practice

Career Pathways

• Graduates of this diploma can pursue careers such as:
• Counsellor (Schools, NGOs, Clinics)
• Clinical Psychology Assistant
• Mental Health Educator
• Rehabilitation Centre Specialist
• Corporate Wellness Counsellor
• Higher Studies in Clinical Psychology / Counselling

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Diploma in Guidance & Counselling – Course Curriculum 

Module 1: Foundations of Counselling Psychology

• Introduction to Counselling & Guidance
• Role & Personality of a Counsellor
• 3 Major Counselling Approaches (Humanistic, Behavioral, Cognitive)
• 5 Step Counselling Process
• 12 Modern Counselling Skills
• Counselling Ethics & Principles
• Online vs. Offline Counselling
• Counselling vs. Therapy
• Self-Care for Counsellors
• Individual vs. Group Counselling
• Crisis Intervention & Work Stress Management

Module 2: Clinical & Psychological Assessment

• Introduction to Clinical Psychology
• DSM & ICD Systems of Diagnosis
• Clinical Interviewing Techniques
• Stress & Anxiety Assessment
• Intelligence & Personality Tests
• Behavioral & Cognitive Assessment
• Neuropsychological & Brain Imaging Basics
• Psychophysiological Assessments
• Understanding Mood, Anxiety & Trauma Disorders
• Introduction to Personality Disorders & Impulse Control Disorders

Module 3: Psychotherapy & Therapeutic Techniques

• What are Counselling & Psychotherapy?
• The Counsellor as a Therapeutic Person
• Client–Therapist Relationship & Building Trust
• Therapeutic Beginnings, Middles, and Endings
• Psychoanalytic, Existential, and Person-Centered Therapy
• Gestalt Therapy & Behavioral Therapy
• Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
• Family Systems Therapy
• Expressive Therapies: Art, Music, Play & Narrative Therapy
• Relaxation Exercises, Meditation & Biofeedback
• Ethical & Legal Aspects in Therapy

Module 4: Child Psychology & Parenting

• Basics of Child Development & Developmental Theories
• Language & Cognitive Development
• Attachment Styles & Childhood Disorders
• Introduction to IQ & Screening Tools (DST & VSMS)
• Child Psychopathology & Genetic Influences
• Parent Skill Training & Parenting Science
• Common Parenting Mistakes & Solutions
• Difficult Conversations with Children
• Safe & Modern Parenting Practices
• Parent–Child Relationship Building Activities
• Coaching Parents for Holistic Child Growth

Module 5: Relationship & Marriage Counselling

• Foundations of Relationship Psychology
• Dynamics of Relationships & Types
• Relationship Counselling Approaches
• Conflict Resolution Techniques
• Marital Adjustment Scale & Case Studies
• Barriers in Communication & Session Strategies
• Intimacy, Sexual Issues & Cultural Considerations
• Trauma & Its Impact on Relationships
• Role of Emotional Intelligence in Marital Counselling
• Techniques for Couples in Crisis
• Ethics & Legal Considerations in Marriage Counselling
• Practice Management & Private Counselling Setup