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FOUNDATION DIPLOMA IN CHILD AND YOUTH COUNSELLING VPS042

Duration (approx) 1000 hours
Qualification Foundation Diploma

A Foundation Diploma course to develop your counselling skills further and improve your knowledge of child and adolescent mental health.

  • Learn about the psychological development of children and adolescents.
  • Gain an understanding of and be able to identify mental health conditions in children and adolescents.
  • This foundation course is studied by distance learning.
  • You can start at any time to suit you.

The course will also look at counselling skills in general and counselling children in particular.  It is suitable for anyone who wants to improve their knowledge of children and adolescent and their mental health. 

For example – 

  • Counsellors
  • Psychologists
  • Social Workers
  • Foster Carers
  • Childcare professionals
  • Teachers 
  • Parents
  • Care workers
  • Youth Workers

Modules

Core ModulesThese modules provide foundation knowledge for the FOUNDATION DIPLOMA IN CHILD AND YOUTH COUNSELLING VPS042
 ADOLESCENT PSYCHOLOGY BPS211
 CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH BPS214
 CHILD PSYCHOLOGY BPS104
 COUNSELLING CHILDREN BPS218
Elective ModulesIn addition to the core modules, students study any 6 of the following 16 modules.
 ANGER MANAGEMENT - BPS111
 ANXIETY MANAGEMENT BPS224
 COUNSELLING SKILLS II BPS110
 COUNSELLING SKILLS l BPS109
 CREATIVE THERAPIES BPS219
 CRISIS COUNSELLING - BPS304
 DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY - BPS210
 EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE BPS223
 FAMILY COUNSELLING BPS213
 GRIEF COUNSELLING (BPS209)
 HORTICULTURAL THERAPY BHT341
 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY BPS101
 LIFE COACHING BPS305
 NEURODIVERSITY BPS311
 PLAY THERAPY - BRE214
 STRESS MANAGEMENT VPS100

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Professional development and training in child counselling.

  • Learn about the psychological development of children and adolecents.
  • Gain an understanding of and be able to identify mental health conditions in children and adolescents.
  • Choose Elective Modules to specialise in areas of interest to, including Counselling, and Life Coaching.
  • This foundation course is studied by distance learning.
  • You can start at any time to suit you.
  • The course requires the completion of ten 100 hour modules.

COURSE STRUCTURE AND CONTENT

Course Duration: 1000 hours.

Start Date: To suit you.
Course Structure: Study 4 Core Modules then choose 6 Elective Modules to suit you and your requirements. This flexible qualification enables you to focus on the areas of child and youth counselling that interest you.

How the Foundation Diploma is Assessed

The Foundation Diploma requires approximately 1000 hours of study. It is made up of ten 100-hour modules.

To pass the course –

  1. Pass all assignments on the ten 100-hour modules. There will be an assignment at the end of each lesson to submit to your tutor for marking and feedback.
  2. Pass ten examinations – one on each module. These are usually taken at the end of the module and can be arranged at a time and location to suit you.

Choose ACS

At ACS we provide you with more than just a set of course notes.

Your 'learning package' includes:

  • Course notes.
  • Self-assessment quizzes.
  • Assignment feedback.
  • You can interact one on one with a professional tutor with decades of experience - just email, phone or log on to chat to connect with them.

Why Study This Course?

This course is a great option for anyone supporting children and adolescents through difficult periods in their lives. 

It is suitable for -

  • counsellors
  • care workers
  • foster carers
  • parents
  • support workers
  • adoption and fostering staff
  • youth workers
  • charity workers
  • teachers
  • teaching assistants
  • childcare staff
  • Anyone interested in working with children and adolescents.

Questions? 

If you have any questions about the course or need help deciding on the course to choose to meet your goals, please contact our Psychology tutors today. They are happy to help answer any questions you may have.

Get in touch with our Psychology tutors today using our FREE COURSE COUNSELLING SERVICE.
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Meet some of our academics

Tracey Jones (psychology)B.Sc. (Hons) (Psychology), M.Soc.Sc (social work), DipSW (social work), PGCE (Education), PGD (Learning Disability Studies) Tracey began studying psychology in 1990. She has a wide range of experience within the psychology and social work field, particularly working with people with learning disabilities. She is also qualified as a teacher and now teaches psychology and social work related subjects. She has been a book reviewer for the British Journal of Social Work and has also written many textbooks, blogs, articles and ebooks on psychology, writing, sociology, child development and more. She has had also several short stories published.
Jacinda Cole B.Sc.,M.Psych.Psychologist, Educator, Author, Psychotherapist. B.Sc., Psych.Cert., M. Psych. Cert.Garden Design, MACA. Jacinda has over 25 years of experience in psychology, in both Australia and England. She has co-authored several psychology text books and many courses including diploma and degree level courses in psychology and counselling. Jacinda joined ACS in 2001.
Jade SciasciaBiologist, Business Coordinator, Government Environmental Dept, Secondary School teacher (Biology); Recruitment Consultant, Senior Supervisor in Youth Welfare, Horse Riding Instructor (part-completed) and Boarding Kennel Manager. Jade has a B.Sc.Biol, Dip.Professional Education, Cert IV TESOL, Cert Food Hygiene.


Check out our eBooks

Counselling HandbookA book for both students, as well as volunteers who may be involved in helping people with problems. This is a starting point for understanding counselling, and a reference for developing counselling skills. The book contains seven chapters: 1. Where can counselling be used 2. How to see behind the mask 3. Emotions and attitudes 4. How to communicate better when all you have is words 5. Theory versus practice 6. Diffusing difficult situations 7. Golden rules or tips
Drug and Addiction CounsellingThis eBook examines what addiction is, the physical and emotional effects of substance related disorders, and the different treatments available to help a person to control their disorder.
Family & Relationships CounsellingThe Family and Relationships Counselling ebook is an informative and helpful read for anyone who wants to improve their relationships or even help other people improve or nurture their own relationships.
Grief and Crisis CounsellingA guide to understanding and helping people through difficult times