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Professional Counselling Skills Internship Training (PCSIT)

Introduction / Course Overview:

Engage in comprehensive professional skill training that prioritizes hands-on learning. Our workshops are entirely practical, featuring role-play exercises, case study discussions, journal clubs, and real-world placements. Designed to build confidence, our training empowers professionals to conduct sessions creatively while fostering the self-assurance to admit uncertainty without hesitation. Join us and develop the skills needed to excel in your field with competence and integrity.

Course Details

Duration : 1.5 years split into 2 phases.
Total contact hours 390 hours.
Medium : English
Pre-requisite: Completed or in final year of a bachelors/bachelorette degree in Psychology or equivalent, Master’s in counselling or equivalent.

Goal

Our goal is to equip mental health professionals with the training and confidence needed to deliver exceptional counseling and therapy services, ensuring top-quality care for individuals seeking support.

Course Placements

  1. Telehealth with cross-culture experience. An opportunity to work with Out-of-School Children in Nigeria through Teworh Foundation
  2. In-person one-on-one session
  3. Group faciliation online and inperson: Charity Mother Rehabilitation.
    Youth Rehabilitation Center Kandy

Certificate: Upon successful completion, participants will receive the following certifications:

J.O.I.N. Health Certification of Participation

Internationally Recognised Certification from the QPR Institute

Objectives: By the end of the course, participants will:

  • Identify warning signs and risk factors related to mental health.
  • Be equipped to assess risk and engage in empathetic conversations.
  • Understand how to change emotional states and utilize relaxation techniques.
  • Connect individuals with the appropriate help they need.

Teaching Methods:

i. The interactive method of teaching (more than 18 hours)
ii. Simulation practice with specialized individual feedback

Entry Requirements:

There are no specific entry requirements or prerequisites for this course. It is open to anyone interested in learning how to provide mental health support. However, a background in psychology (e.g., a degree or diploma) is an added benefit when joining the course.

Instructor / Lecturer:

Rushma Mohammed is a British Psychology Society and American Psychology Association member who has worked in the field of mental health for more than ten years. She will serve as the program's instructor, motivating participants to pursue their careers while contributing to the world as a QPR gatekeeper trainer.

Course Modules / Structure (Career Prospects): The course will cover the following modules:

  • Introduction to QPR Gatekeeper Training.
  • Identifying Warning Signs and Risk Factors.
  • Engaging in Empathetic Conversations.
  • Assessing Risk and Providing Support.
  • Understanding Emotional States and Relaxation Techniques.
  • Connecting Individuals with Appropriate Help.

Course Fees :

Enrollment: 3 batches a year

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How to Apply?

Interested individuals can join the QPR Gatekeeper Training Program, by contacting us at +94706888665 for registration or connecting with us at [email protected]