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Fundamentals of Counseling

Find your seat in the world of counseling with Fundamentals of Community-Based Counseling—a hands-on, heart-centered course designed to empower wellness practitioners, educators, and helpers of all kinds. Learn to listen deeply, build trust, and support meaningful change using proven techniques like active listening, CBT, and motivational interviewing. This course blends theory with practice, offering engaging video lectures, role-play exercises, and real-world applications. You’ll explore ethical frameworks, cultural humility, and crisis response strategies—all grounded in Carl Rogers’ humanistic insights. Whether you're starting your journey or enhancing your skills, this course equips you to make a lasting impact. Join a vibrant learning community and gain the confidence to support others with empathy and professionalism.

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🧠 Fundamentals of Community-Based Counseling is a transformative training designed for aspiring counselors, wellness practitioners, and care professionals. This course blends theory, practice, and personal growth to build a strong foundation in therapeutic communication, ethical integrity, and cultural competence.

🔍 Learning Objectives:

🎧 Master Active Listening & Empathy
Learn reflective listening and emotional validation. Example: “It sounds like you’re feeling overwhelmed.”
🤝 Build Rapport & Trust
Practice eye contact, open body language, and continuity. Example: Remembering client details from past sessions.
⚖️ Apply Ethical Principles
Explore confidentiality, informed consent, and boundaries. Example: Navigating disclosures of harm ethically.
🧠 Use CBT & Motivational Interviewing
Reframe negative thoughts and support change. Example: “What would life look like if you made this change?”
🚨 Conduct Crisis Intervention
Respond to trauma and distress using de-escalation. Example: Grounding exercises during panic attacks.
📚 Understand Counseling Theories
Compare humanistic, CBT, and systemic approaches. Example: Carl Rogers’ person-centered therapy.
🎭 Practice Through Role-Play
Simulate sessions and receive feedback. Example: First intake session with peer review.
🌍 Practice Cultural Humility
Adapt techniques for diverse clients. Example: Asking culturally sensitive questions.

Additional Reading Titles 📚 Recommended Texts:

📘 The Skilled Helper by Gerard Egan – Practical counseling framework.
📘 Motivational Interviewing by Miller & Rollnick – Behavior change strategies.
📘 Trauma and Recovery by Judith Herman – Crisis and trauma insights.

📘 Culturally Responsive Counseling by Courtland Lee – Diversity in practice.