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Diploma IN GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING ( M-28 )

BASIC INFORMATION

  • Course Fees : 0.00 0.00/-
  • Course Duration : 1 YEAR
  • Minimum Amount To Pay : Rs.0.00

GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING COURSE

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Educational Qualification:
    Minimum: 12th pass (with interest in psychology or teaching)

  • Age Limit:
    Minimum: 18 years
    No upper age limit


Syllabus


Module 1: Introduction to Guidance and Counselling

  • Definition, nature, and scope

  • Importance of counselling in personal, educational, and professional settings

  • Historical background and evolution

  • Types of counselling: Educational, Vocational, Personal, Group


Module 2: Psychology and Human Development

  • Stages of human development (childhood to adulthood)

  • Emotional, cognitive, and social development

  • Behavior patterns and personality types

  • Introduction to abnormal psychology


Module 3: Counselling Techniques and Approaches

  • Counselling methods: Directive, Non-directive, Eclectic

  • Theories of counselling (Rogers, Freud, Adler, etc.)

  • Basic counselling skills: Listening, empathy, rapport building

  • Problem-solving and decision-making strategies

  • Ethical principles in counselling


Module 4: Educational and Career Guidance

  • School counselling practices

  • Academic and behavioral issues in students

  • Career planning and aptitude assessment

  • Use of psychometric tools and tests

  • Creating Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)


Module 5: Mental Health and Crisis Intervention

  • Recognizing signs of stress, anxiety, and depression

  • Suicide prevention and crisis counselling

  • Counselling for trauma and abuse

  • Referral procedures and working with professionals


Module 6: Counselling for Special Groups

  • Counselling children with special needs (ADHD, autism, learning disabilities)

  • Adolescent counselling (peer pressure, identity issues)

  • Counselling women, elderly, and marginalized communities

  • Cross-cultural and inclusive counselling practices


Module 7: Tools, Testing, and Record Keeping

  • Psychological tests: Aptitude, interest, personality, IQ tests

  • Interview techniques and observation methods

  • Case studies and report writing

  • Maintaining confidentiality and records


Module 8: Practical Training / Internship

  • Role-play and mock counselling sessions

  • Internship in schools, NGOs, or clinics

  • Supervised counselling practice

  • Project work and presentations