Introduction to using counselling outcome tools
Event Type: Training
Suitable for:
Diploma level Qualified Counsellors, Counselling Service Managers, and Counselling Supervisors
Masters level credits: 5
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.
Please click here to see more information about gaining credits towards a University of East London Masters Qualification
Aims:
To develop participant knowledge and an understanding of the range of counselling outcome tools, their purpose, benefits and appropriate use with young people.
To explore the use of outcome data in: developing an evidence base; improving practitioner and agency practice; and whole organisational learning.
Course Structure:
This one day training course uses 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 gain credits from the course will complete a post workshop case study showing how they selected, introduced, used, reviewed and evaluated a creative approach with a young person.
Topics covered:
- Introduction to the different types and purpose of counselling outcome tools
- The use of different tools and their appropriateness for example: with different presenting problems and mental health illnesses, age ranges, different cultural perceptions and understanding.
- Consent, confidentiality, information sharing, feedback to young people and storage of data.
- The use of different outcome tools and their findings, in the context of, current policy, research, commissioning, NOS and other quality standards.
- Developing an evidence base and using the results to inform and ensure best practice.
- Using the results in review and monitoring processes with young people, practitioners, supervisors, managers and other key stakeholders.
Trainer:
Catherine has over 25 years experience of working in front-line services for young people with complex needs, Community Outreach, Supported Needs Housing and Youth Information, Advice and Counselling Services. She currently works for Youth Access as Development Manager Youth Counselling, and is a qualified researcher, counsellor, manager, and author of a number of policy and research publications on counselling and mental health.
This is a new course: what previous participants said about this trainer:
"Informative and friendly delivery."
"Excellent: thank you for your hard work."
This course has been accredited by UEL
Prices:
- Youth Access Members (not seeking UEL Credits): £65.00
- Youth Access Members (seeking UEL Credits and Award): £75.00
- Voluntary Sector or individual non-members: £100.00
- Statutory or Private Sector non-members: £150.00
