The Counselling for Intimacy in Relationships Certificate is designed to allow students to gain familiarity with a range of contemporary models of counselling. Students will be trained to a level of competence to enable them to provide support for clients dealing with intimacy issues within relationship. Students will gain an understanding of how Psychopathology & Sexual Identity may impact intimacy in relationship. The course will help familiarize students with listening and assertiveness skills, as well as introduce different approaches to conflict resolution. Students will learn specific communication skills training essential to the adoption of healthy relationship patterns and gain an understanding of how to recognize and replace dysfunctional and distancing behaviours with healthy behavioural patterns. The program exposes students to a wide range of contemporary models of counselling applicable to a variety of populations and cultural groups. |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
Applicants to VCCT must meet specific requirements to ensure their readiness for the program. These include educational qualifications, emotional stability, English proficiency, and a successful application review process. Additional checks may apply for certain circumstances. Below is a detailed breakdown of the requirements. - Education: Applicants must have completed Grade 12 or qualify as a mature student (19 years or older). This ensures they have the foundational knowledge for the program.
- Personal Attributes: Emotional stability is essential for working in a counselling field, along with strong written and verbal English skills to communicate effectively.
- Application Process: Submit a completed application form, which will be reviewed and approved, followed by a successful interview to assess suitability.
- Special Considerations: Additional reviews may apply if an applicant has a history of substance abuse, a criminal record, or past psychiatric challenges, ensuring readiness for the program.
- Additional Checks: Depending on circumstances, applicants may need to provide a criminal record check or reference letters to support their application.
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* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.