Opportunity for six month psychosocial counselling training
Sanjeevani/The Relief trust (TRT) has been providing standard long term and short term mental health and psychosocial counselling training for health professionals, participants from organizations (including Nepal Police, Nepal Army, Armed police force) differently able and interested candidates. The training curriculum consists of both theory and practical classes along with supervision from internal and external experts like clinical psychologists, psychologists, counsellors, senior counsellors etc.
The total duration of the course extends over 6 months (i.e. 6×130 hours equal to 780 hours) within which 620 hours of in-house training and 160 hours of practical.
Eligibility: minimum of Intermediate or +2 pass
Training Location: The Relief Trust Office, Basundhara, Kathmandu
Group size: 15 participants
Medium of instruction: Nepali and English
Pattern of attendance: The trainees should have 90 percent attendance to get their certificates. The trainees will be marked on their theory exam, practical exam, attendance and class participation.
Entry Criteria: Minimum of Intermediate or +2 pass and have passion in working with client.
The methods of teaching:
Theory: Lecture, Discussion etc.
Practical: Case study presentation, group and individual assignment, group and individual presentation, role play, supervision etc.
Grading System:
The trainees will be graded as follows based on the marks in percentage secured by them in tests/ evaluations.
• Distinction: Passed with 80% or above
• First Division: passed with 75% or above
• Second Division: passed with 65% or above
• Third Division: passed with 60% or above
Students Evaluation Details:
• class presentation
• class interaction
• role-play
• report writing
• individual and group presentation
• class attendance
• field work
• written and practical exam
Must secure minimum marks of 60% in an average of both theory and practical evaluations
Possible places for placement
• Children homes/orphanages
• Elderly homes
• Private homes
• Hospital/health centers
• Rehabilitation centers
• Schools /colleges
The Course consists of V Module and Sub-Module:
Module I
1. Human Development and Behaviour
• Understanding Children in Need of Special Protection
• Overview of Target Groups
• Child Development
• Legal Basis and Child Rights
2. Gender Based Violence
• Different Forms and Types of Violence
• Situation Leading to Violence
• Overview of Target Groups
• Steps taken to deal with violence
• Legal Basis and Women Rights
Module II
Mental Health Psychosocial Support (MHPSS)
• Psychosocial Intervention, Wellbeing
• Mental Health
• Psychosocial Support
Module III
Framework of Counselling
• Self-Awareness
• Introduction of Counselling
• The Psychosocial Approaches
• The Counselling Process
• Roles and Qualities of a Counsellor
• Principles of Counselling
• Gender, Culture and Counselling
• Child Focused Counselling
• Adult Focused Counselling
• The Counselling Approach-Supportive and Problem Management Counselling
• Dealing with Special Issues
Module IV
Alternative Modes of Counselling
• Introduction to Family Counselling
• Introduction to Couple Counselling
• Introduction to Community Based Counselling
• Introduction to Group Counselling
• Introduction to Crisis Intervention
Module V
Closing
• Linkages and Planning
• Training
• Evaluation
Interested candidates are requested to call The Relief Trust office not later than Mangsir 20, 2075 (6 December, 2018)
For further detail & training fee contact
Email: trtnepal@gmail.com
Contact No: 014361630, 9851241636, 9849017356
