July 2007 - Upcoming Modules for Counselling Diplomas
We are registering students for our upcoming modules - Grief & Crisis Counselling, Counselling Practice & Solution-Oriented Counselling as described below in July. This is part of the courses leading to either the Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Counselling.
This programme and activities of the network were featured in the Straits Times on 14 April 2007. You may view a cutting of the article at <http://www.alivecommunity.net/network/testimonials/>
Our Advanced Diploma is a programme recognised as leading to professional membership with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA). ACA is an association of over 2500 professional counselors which has international standing and accredits counselling training programmes. For more details about ACA, do look at their website <http://www.theaca.net.au/>
Interested participants are welcome to join the programme at the start of these new modules to earn the diplomas. Individuals who are interested in learning counselling skills but are not interested in pursuing a formal diploma programme can enrol as audit students at a lower fee of $150 per module.
Our online brochures & application forms can be downloaded at <http://www.alivecommunity.net/education/counselling-program/>
Just submit your application form, together with a copy of your NRIC/Passport & a deposit of $100 (Credit students)/ $50 (Audit students) upon registration.
(1) Module Title: Grief and Crisis Counselling
Module Description:
People are most likely to ask for help, and possibly need it the most when they are undergoing a crisis. Such crises may include the death of a loved one, being told that you have a terminal disease, being fired from a job or the announcement of a divorce. How can the helper effectively deal with individuals who have experienced loss or who are set with a crises where the only solution they see is to end their life?
This course focuses on the theory and practice of crisis and grief counselling. Emphasis is on dealing with developmental and situational crises through various brief therapy interventions. Students will learn the basics of coping with suicidal individuals, those who are going through trauma and those in various stages of grief. As part of the course, students will be encouraged to consider the reality of their own mortality and come to grips with this reality.
Commencement Date: Saturday mornings, 930 am to 1230 pm
(2) Module Title: Counseling Practice
Module Description:
This module deals with providing an introduction to the role of the counselor and how he or she is able to meaningfully help individuals. Fundamental in this course will be exercises to develop personal self awareness and the ability to communicate in a sensitive manner to clients. Students will gain awareness on how their own personal values and background affect the counseling interaction. The student will learn how to conduct a counseling session including skills to engage the client, to provide intervention strategies and to monitor progress.
Commencement Date: Tuesday nights, 7pm to 10pm from 24 July to 16 October 2007
(3) Module Title: Solution-Oriented Counselling
Solution Oriented Counselling is an approach that focuses on eliciting strengths and solutions from people who seek counselling. It derives from the tradition of family therapy and the work of Dr. Milton H. Erickson and reflects the growing trend toward a more cooperative and respectful approach in the therapeutic setting. Sophisticated change-oriented language patterns are taught, demonstrated and practiced until finally naturally incorporated by the student. With its goal focus and relatively brief treatment length, this therapy is especially appropriate for any counseling context.
Commencement Date: Wednesday nights, 7pm to 10pm from 25 July to 17 October
Venue: Alive Community Network, Training Room, 291 New Bridge Road, #02-12 Oriental Plaza
(opposite Pearl Centre, 5 mins walk from Outram MRT station)
Course Fees: $550 is payable in 3 monthly installments.
Note: Staff and volunteers from NCSS Member VWOs are eligible for the 50% NCSS Pre-approved Training Grant for both the diploma programmes. Church staff and leaders involved in counselling can apply for special subsidies up to 40% from Alive Community Network.
Contact details:
Bobby Mathew, Course Facilitator email mathew@alivecommunity.net
Mei Cheng, Program Administrator at 63235393 or email to learning@alivecommunity.net
Course instructors for above modules:
(1) Ms Jeannie Koh, MA
Jeannie Koh received her MA in Community Counselling from Eastern Michigan University, Michigan, in 1993, where she also received a professional counselling license (State of Michigan). She was also certified with the National Board of Certified Counsellors (U.S.). Her specialisation is in grief and loss, crisis and trauma, and transitions.
She has since led and revamped a counselling service where she initiated and spearheaded mental health crisis frameworks for a large educational institution; served as a child, adolescent and family therapist for a multi-national organisation; worked in a residential community for developmentally disabled adults (Toronto, Canada); provided crisis counselling for a crisis centre (Detroit, Michigan); and was a counsellor with a hospice (Ann Arbor, Michigan). She also serves as consultant, trainer and mentor to various organisations regionally including churches and Christian organizations.
(2) Mr. Joachim Lee, MSocSc
Joachim has a Bachelor of Theology from Melbourne School of Theology and a Masters in Counselling from University of South Australia. He has pursued additional training and certification in Solution Oriented therapy, Yungian therapy and Gambling and Addictions counselling. Joachim had many years of counselling students at the NUS counselling centre where he was Senior Counsellor He was also responsible for both counselling services and ensures the ongoing training of the counsellors at the centre. Recently, he has been supervising and counselling at the Tampines Family Service Centre as a Director of the centre. Joachim is a Certified Clinical Supervisor.
(3) Mr. Wilson Phang, MSW
Wilson Phang received his BA in Psychology from Biola University, California, his MSW(Clinical Practice) from San Francisco State University and his MA(Family Studies) at Mutnomah Biblical Seminary. He holds certification as a mental health specialist, a child mental health specialist and a developmental disabilities mental health specialist by the State Board of Washington. Wilson moved from the US to practice in Singapore and has held various teaching positions including lecturer at East Asia School of Theology and adjunct lecturer at counselling programmes at Nanyang Technological University.
We will be glad to answer your queries!
God bless,
Mei Cheng
Program Administrator
Alive Community Education Centre
DID: 6372 1053/ 6323 5393/ 9475 1721
Email: learning@alivecommunity.net