Basic Counselling Course (BCC) 150 Hour Program
The Basic Counselling Course (BCC) is a comprehensive 150-hour training program conducted at Chembukavu, Thrissur. Designed to equip participants with essential counselling skills, the program fosters empathy, active listening, and effective guidance techniques to support individuals facing emotional and psychological challenges.
Schedule & Location:
- Venue: Navajyothi Counselling Centre, Chembukavu, Thrissur
- Class Days: Every second and fourth Saturday, as well as public holidays
- Contact Information: 6238540426
This structured program ensures consistent learning and practical application, empowering participants to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those in need.
Aim of the Course:
The Basic Counselling Course is designed to equip participants with fundamental skills in active listening, empathy, and effective communication, fostering a supportive environment for individuals in need. It aims to provide practical tools for addressing emotional, social, and psychological challenges, ensuring that counsellors can guide individuals with compassion and clarity.
Objectives of the Course:
- Understanding Human Psychology – Introduce key concepts of emotional well-being, behavioral patterns, and cognitive development.
- Developing Essential Counselling Skills – Cultivate techniques like reflective listening, non-judgmental communication, and therapeutic questioning.
- Building Empathy and Trust – Strengthen the ability to connect with individuals, fostering a safe and open space for dialogue.
- Addressing Common Emotional Struggles – Provide strategies to support individuals dealing with stress, grief, anxiety, addiction, and interpersonal conflicts.
- Ethical and Professional Considerations – Emphasize the importance of confidentiality, ethical responsibility, and professional boundaries in counselling.
Why is this Training Crucial Today?
In a world where emotional and mental struggles are increasingly prevalent, the role of a counsellor has never been more vital. The pressures of modern life—whether family challenges, workplace stress, digital distractions, or social isolation—highlight the urgent need for compassionate and informed counselling. This training not only empowers professionals but also strengthens community support networks, ensuring that individuals receive guidance, reassurance, and healing.
Equipped with these skills, counsellors can uplift, inspire, and transform lives, making a profound impact on personal growth and well-being.
BCC Syllabus
- Group Dynamics & Group Building
- Stress Management & Self Awareness
- Theories of personality (Freud, Erik Erikson, Adler, Abraham Maslow, Skinner)
- Developmental Psychology
- Enneagram (Optional)
- Abnormal Psychology
- Psycho – Spiritual Integration & Emotional Maturity
- Differential Psychology
- Communication Skills & Mass Media
- Counselling Skills & Techniques
- Client Centered Therapy
- Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy
- Family Counselling
- Alcoholic Counselling
- Psycho Legal Services
- Learning Disability (Add-on)
- HIV/AIDS
- Pro-life
Requirements
- Project Paper & Presentation
- Exposure Program
- Counselling Practices & Therapy Demonstrations
- Study Tour
- Case Study & Internal Assessment
- Comprehensive Exam