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ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN CHILD AND YOUTH COUNSELLING VPS041

Duration (approx) 900 hours
Qualification
Advanced Certificate

Why Study Child and Youth Counselling?

More and more children are struggling with their mental health today. Services for mental health are becoming stretched due to demand. Children and young people need support to improve their mental health. This course will help you to recognise the signs and symptoms that a child is struggling with their mental health, and understand how to support the child.

Who Is This Course Suitable For?

This course is suitable for -

  • anyone working with/wanting to work with children and adolescents.
  • parents/foster carers/grandparents who want to understand more about child mental health.

What Will You Learn in This Course?

In the course, you will - 

  • Understand the psychological development of children and adolescents.
  • Identify different mental health issues.
  • Recognise the signs and symptoms of mental health difficulties.
  • Tailor the course to suit you and your interests by choosing suitable elective modules.

Modules

Core ModulesThese modules provide foundation knowledge for the ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN CHILD AND YOUTH COUNSELLING VPS041
 ADOLESCENT PSYCHOLOGY BPS211
 CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH BPS214
 CHILD PSYCHOLOGY BPS104
 COUNSELLING CHILDREN BPS218
 WORKSHOP I BGN103
Elective ModulesIn addition to the core modules, students study any 5 of the following 17 modules.
 ANGER MANAGEMENT - BPS111
 ANXIETY MANAGEMENT BPS224
 COUNSELLING SKILLS II BPS110
 COUNSELLING SKILLS l BPS109
 CREATIVE THERAPIES BPS219
 CRIMINAL PROFILING BPS227
 CRIMINAL PSYCHOLOGY BPS309
 CRISIS COUNSELLING - BPS304
 DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY - BPS210
 DEVELOPMENTAL, LEARNING AND BEHAVIOURAL CONDITIONS IN ADOLESCENTS AND CHILDREN BPS215
 ECOTHERAPY PRACTICE - BPS220
 FAMILY COUNSELLING BPS213
 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY BPS101
 LIFE COACHING BPS305
 NEURODIVERSITY BPS311
 PLAY THERAPY - BRE214
 STRESS MANAGEMENT VPS100

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What Are the Advantages of Studying Psychology With ACS Distance Education?

  • You can start at any time to suit you.
  • They are self-paced.
  • You can study when and where suits you. They are flexible to fit in around you and your lifestyle.
  • It is not just a course, it is a package of learning that includes – course notes, tutor feedback, self-assessment tests, research tasks and assignments.
  • Our tutors are all experts in their field, with years of experience in psychology and counselling.
  • They are also keen and enthusiastic about their subject and enjoy working with students to improve their knowledge and skills.
  • Courses are also updated regularly to meet the demands of the changing needs for knowledge and to keep our courses up to date.

What Next?

Do you want to help children who are struggling with their mental health?

Do you want to improve your understanding of child mental health and counselling techniques?

Do you want to improve your job and career prospects working with children?

Then you can enrol today by clicking the “Enrol Now” button above.

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Meet some of our academics

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.
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.


Check out our eBooks

Grief and Crisis CounsellingA guide to understanding and helping people through difficult times
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.
Coping Better with Negative EmotionsThis book is designed to help you understand the things that cause stress, the problems that can arise, and the broad range of ways people might manage their stress.
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