Advanced Mental Health Counseling

This course covers the basic theory, principles and techniques of mental health counseling and its application to professional counseling settings. It also considers various theories of counseling and issues in the practice of professional counseling.

IHMH

One year (online & guide assisted)

Workload: 3-4 hours/week

To Know about Course details and Commencement dates Text or WhatsApp the Course No and Your Email ID to 0091 979 00 88 002 or email us at info@ihmh.in / psy.courses@gmail.com   

Eg;  008 SPACE xyz@email.com to 09790088002

About the Course

This Advanced Mental Health Counseling program is intended to prepare students to counsel persons experiencing psychological disturbance due to developmental, educational, career, cognitive, emotional, behavioral, cultural, relational or environmental issues. Participants develop competencies in case identification and formulation, evidence-based counseling/psychotherapy techniques, group processes, human development, and guidance and career counseling.

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About the Instructor
Team of Trainers from IHMH
Course Format
    • Guide assisted study with the help of course reference materials.
Course Objectives
  • In-depth understanding about Mental Health Counseling
  • Updated knowledge on Mental Illness and their best possible interventions
  • Practical work knowledge about child, adolescent, women and work related mental health
  • Exposure to healthy psychology practices
Course Fee
Category
Individual Participants from India (in Indian Rupee)
Group Participants from India
(minimum members in a group is three) (in Indian Rupee)
Individual Participants from Rest of the world (in United States Dollars)
Group Participants from Rest of the world (minimum members in a group is three) (in US Dollars)

Member of Psykology.in

Rs. 8,000/-
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US$ 200/-
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Non – Members
(click here
to become a member)

Rs. 10,000/-
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US$ 260/-
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Important Dates
  • Participant Capacity is Limited to 10 per batch. Registration will close on completing 10 registrations
  • To Know about Course details and Commencement dates Text the Course No and Your Email ID to 0091 979 00 88 002 or email us at psy.courses@gmail.com Eg; 008 SPACE xyz@gmail.com to 0979 00 88 002
Learning Kit
  • Course Materials
  • Reference Documents
  • Cases / vignettes
  • Powerpoint Presentations
  • Recorded Video Lectures (as required)
Trainer’s Support
  • Home Based Activity at the end of each session for practical learning
  • Pragmatic Paper to assess understanding at the end of each session
  • Recorded Video Lectures (as required)
  • Case Illustrations
  • Additional Reference Documents (on request)
  • Sessions through Skype for discussion and clarification (on request)
  • Additional support through email / chat during the course period
Course Syllabus

Month 1:             Mental Health Issues and Disorders – DSM & ICD – Part One (Mental Status Examination - Personality disorders - Schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders - Mood disorders - Anxiety disorders – OCD – Stress – PTSD - Dissociative disorders -)

Month 2:             Mental Health Issues and Disorders – DSM & ICD – Part Two (Impulse control disorders not elsewhere classified - Somatoform disorders - Sleep disorders - Sexual and gender identity disorders - Eating disorders - Adjustment disorders - Factitious disorders - Delirium, dementia and amnestic and other cognitive disorders - Disorders usually first diagnosed in infancy, childhood, or adolescence -  Mental disorders due to a general medical condition - Substance related disorders)

Month 3:             Counseling Process and Documentation + Understanding Learning Styles

Month 4:             Counseling Techniques & Therapies – 1 - 100 (Brief Counseling Techniques, Adlerian / Psychodynamic Techniques, Gestalt Techniques, Social Learning Techniques, and Cognitive Approaches & Techniques)

Month 5:             Techniques and Therapies – 101 – 200 (Behavioral Techniques, Behavioral approaches using positive reinforcement and punishments, Classic Therapy Techniques, CBT, Metaphor Therapy Techniques, Creative therapy techniques & NLP techniques)

Month 6:             Techniques and Therapies – 201 – 300 & Above (Play Therapy Techniques, Mindfulness Using Art Therapy Techniques,  Humanistic Phenomenological Approach Techniques, 65 Techniques used by 65 expert therapists and mixed bag of another 40 techniques)

Month 7:             Assessment, Case formulation and using Interventions with Children and Adolescent Issues and Disorders (practice with behavioral, academic and mental health issue based cases)

Month 8:             Career & Work Counseling

Month 9:             Family, Marital & Couple Counseling

Month 10:           Substance Abuse & Addiction Counseling

Month 11:           Counseling for Abuse victims

Month 12:           Counseling for Suicidal intentions and self-injury - Special Topics in Counseling - Ethical and Professional Practice
Recommended Background
  • A passion to work with children
  • A Post Graduate Program in Psychology or allied subjects
  • Those who are doing their PG can also enroll
Suggested Readings
  • Reference list will be provided during the course period
Course Plan
  • One Year
  • Course Materials
  • Powerpoint Presentation
  • Cases and Activities to understand better
  • Discussion through Skype (as required)
  • Pragmatic Assessments to make learning easier
Learning Outcome
  • Will enhance the counseling expertise and practical skill knowledge required to work at Mental Health settings
Further Learning
  • Continuing Professional Development on Core Areas Required
Technical Requirements
  • A computer or a laptop with Microsoft Office with mike and headphone facility
  • A good internet connection
  • Having web cam is an added advantage
Statement of Accomplishment
  1. On completion, the participant will be certified by Psykology.in
Contact to register

Contact your student advisor at psy.courses@gmail.com for more details on registration, availability of seat, payment of fee, etc.

Course FAQ's

1. Will I get a certificate after completing this class?

Yes. Participants who successfully complete the class will receive a registered certificate from International Association of Holistic Psychology.

2. What resources will I need for this class?

All resources are available with the course.

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