thehap.in The Hyderabad Academy of Psychology : Counselor Training

Name Of Training Institute : The Hyderabad Academy of Psychology (thehap.in)
Location of the Institute: Hyderabad
Training Offered : Counselor Training

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Counselor Training :
Basic Skills in Psychological Counseling: A Counselor Training Course (6 months duration):

This is an intensive basic level course specifically aimed at training psychological counselors. The course is intensive and involves indepth training, thus allowing students who complete the course the ability to practice counseling preferably under supervision. Most of our students, understand that counselor training is a process and thus choose to seek clinical supervision even after completion to ensure their continued growth and development as counselors.

Next Start date: June 2014

The course is held once a year only and begins in mid June with twice a week classes. In addition to classes, students will undergo intensive supervision once per week (one hour) and will also undergo practical training for a few hours (3-4 hours starting mid course) each week. Students will also be expected to complete reading assignments at home. The overall time requirements for this course will range from 12-16 hours of work each week (inclusive of site and at home work).

Course Content :
This course is designed to provide adequate training and knowledge in addition to needed skills for a person to be a psychological counselor. We divide our course material fairly equally between theory and practical skills.

The topic areas covered include the following:
** Theory areas
** Practical areas
** Fundamentals of Psychology
** Counseling skills
** Personality
** Suicide risk assessment and crisis intervention
** Human Development and Behavior
** Ethics and Professional Standards of Practice
** Abnormal Psychology
** Record Keeping
** Counseling theories
** Counseling for specific areas
** Other topics as needed

Who should join :
This course is open to all graduates. It is designed for anyone choosing to becoming a psychological counselor and seeking professional training for the same. Individuals who join could be (1) those who have little or no professional experience but wish to extend their knowledge of interpersonal and counseling skills and (2) counselors, healthcare professionals, teachers, social workers, managers, home-makers, human resource personnel and all others who wish to increase their interpersonal and counseling skills and apply them within their professional practice.

Expectation of students :

Students who join the HAP are expected to adhere to the highest professional standards of practice. This includes but is not limited to, regular class attendance, punctuality, completion of assigned class work and assignments, excellent record keeping, and respect for everyone that they work with. Students may expect the same level of professionalism from their faculty and staff at the HAP.

We believe in open communication and in being genuine and model that for our students. Feedback is a two way process and our open door policy allows students to opportunity to discuss anything with us with the knowledge that we will be open to learning and growing together.

Contact Us :
The Hyderabad Academy of Psychology (HAP)
86, Gruhalaxmi Colony, Kakaguda,
Near Rainbow Children’s Hospital
Secunderabad 500015, AP, India