Try Counselling (01RN11TL/24)
Course details
| Day | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | 18:00 | 20:00 |
Do you want to know more about the skills you need for counselling? Maybe you are thinking of a new career, or you want to explore how gaining valuable counselling skills can help in your everyday life or work?
On this free course, you will have an introduction to counselling, find out more about our adult learning centres and meet some of our team, before deciding whether you want to continue to learn more.
What will I learn?
You will understand what counselling is all about, and identify skills that may be beneficial in your work setting and personal life. You will also have the opportunity to find out what other courses are available, should you decide that you want to continue to learn more.
How much will it cost?
This course is funded through Tailored Learning with the purpose of building your confidence. Through this funding, we can offer the course for free.
What is it like to learn with East Riding Adult Learning and Employability?
At East Riding Adult Learning and Employability we pride ourselves on the support we give to our learners, from the very first time you contact us, to the day you achieve your goals.
If you choose to join this course you will be supported by our dedicated staff, learn in a small friendly and welcoming group, have the opportunity to take part in activities to practise your skills, be encouraged to continue to practise when you are away from the classroom and receive lots of encouragement to help you build both your skills and your confidence.
As well as working in groups, you will benefit from regular time working with your tutor, discussing your progress and planning your next steps. They will also tell you about all of the other great opportunities that you have access to including help with developing your skills, joining one of our creative skills classes or sessions to improve your health, wellbeing, confidence or resilience. If you are looking for work or aiming for a change of role, then your tutor will also make you aware of the employability programmes we have available to support you in achieving your employment goals.
Our team will be there to support you at every step of your journey and we always welcome your feedback to help us ensure that you feel safe, happy, supported and welcome.
What do I need to join the course?
Enthusiasm to learn more! You do not need to have any previous experience or knowledge of counselling to join this course.
You will need to ensure that you are able to connect to the internet, have a web browser (e.g. Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge) and are able to follow the links to take part in the virtual activities. This will include having some basic computer skills, including being able to use a keyboard and mouse.
What do I need to provide for the first session?
This course is delivered via virtual learning on Microsoft Teams. You will not need to attend any classroom delivery, but you will need to commit to attending the virtual session at the specified date and time. In order to participate in the virtual session you will need access to the following:
- Computer/Laptop/Tablet
- Headset/earphones if required, including a microphone (unless you are able to work in an area where you will not be disturbed/disturb others
- A reliable internet connection
- An email address to access the virtual classroom.
- A means of using video conferencing e.g. integrated webcam, webcam, tablet with camera
- Teams app downloaded (free download is available) https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/microsoft-365/microsoft-teams/download-app
- You may find it useful to have a notebook and a pen to make notes.
If you are unsure about how to join a virtual learning session please contact us as soon as possible, but at the latest 2 working days prior to your course starting. We will then arrange for a member of our team to contact you and talk you through how to access the sessions.
What could I do next?
Once you’ve attended this course, you’ll be in a position to decide whether you wish to continue to learn more about counselling. If so, then you may wish to progress to one of our other counselling courses and your tutor will give you more information about this in the session.
You might choose to improve your skills or work towards a qualification in English, maths or digital skills, or to develop your employability skills to help you to apply for a job, create or update your CV or improve your interview skills.
Alternatively, you may decide to explore our wider course offer, which includes subjects such as speaking confidently in public, self-esteem and confidence building or volunteering skills.
Can we help you to learn?
You can find more information on the Financial help and additional support page or you can contact us to talk about this and any other support we can provide.