Nurturing young people’s mental health through the counselling relationship
Event Type: Training
Suitable for:
Diploma qualified counsellors and Counselling supervisors.
If you are taking this course including the 'with Masters level credit option' you will need to be seeing clients currently or when the course begins.
Masters level credits: 10
Please click here to see more information about gaining credits towards a University of East London Masters Qualification.
Aim
To develop understanding of the developmental needs of young people, the spectrum of good mental health to mental health problems disorders and illnesses, and to reflect on ways of working more effectively with young people on that continuum, including when and how to refer on to specialist services.
Course Structure:
This is a two day training course using interactive training methods, including trainer input, small group discussions, experiential work and the use of a workbook containing background information, frameworks, exercises and action planning tools.
Participants will be encouraged to do some pre-course reading. Those wishing to take forward credits from the course will write a post workshop case study illustrating key aspects of young people’s mental health.
Topics covered:
1. Mental Health and Adolescent Development
2. Emotional Intelligence
3. Risk and Resilience factors
4. Effects of familial adversity
5. Diagnoses and Labelling
6. The effects of prejudice, discrimination and oppression
7. Range of Mental health problems disorders and illnesses young people may suffer
8. Mental Health First Aid
9. Referral to Specialist Services
Trainer:
Carolyn Mumby has over twenty years experience within the field of youth work, counselling, project development, project management and training. She is a qualified youth and community worker, counsellor, leadership coach, and trainer and an experienced casework supervisor and consultant
What previous participants valued about this course:
"I found the training session thought provoking and relevant."
"It improved my understanding of the range of Mental health problems disorders and illnesses affecting young people."
This course has been accredited by UEL
Prices:
- Youth Access Members (not seeking UEL Credits): £130.00
- Youth Access Members (seeking UEL Credits and Award): £150.00
- Voluntary Sector or individual non-members: £200.00
- Statutory or Private Sector non-members: £300.00
