| TRAINING WITH DOVE CHRISTIAN COUNSELLING
We are in the process of changing our 'sitting-in' and 'training' programmes. If you are interested in training with us then please contact us for an application form in the first instance. We will retain your form and contact you as soon as we have available details. In order to give you some idea of our training process and ethos, we have left the information regarding our existing programmes below.
DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING Dove Christian Counselling offers a programme of discipleship training for those interested in becoming counsellors. A pre-requisite to participation in the training programme is 'sitting-in' with us for a period of three months. The information on both programmes are detailed below:- SITTING-IN PROGRAMME We offer a programme of sitting-in to people interested in becoming counsellors. The programme is a pre-requisite to attendance on our training programme and is primarily (though not exclusively) for those interested in counselling with Dove. The cost of the programme is £50 and it runs for a three month period. The participant will 'sit-in' with an experienced counsellor on at least one appointment per week (this can vary due to cancellations etc). The purpose of the programme is:- - To familiarise prospective trainee counsellors with the process of counselling within Dove - To enable, after a period of time, both prospective trainee and Dove to make an assessment as to whether counsellor training would be suitable. - To give a prospective trainee a 'taster' of the counselling process. - To offer the opportunity to 'sit-in' as a silent observer with no responsibility for the actual process or outcome of the counselling session. THE DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING PROGRAMME We offer a one year Discipleship Training Programme which is complimentary to theoretical counselling training gained elsewhere. This programme is a pre-requisite for working within Dove Christian Counselling. The cost of the programme is £550 and the main components are: - Practical counselling experience - Supervision - Personal development - Journal keeping - Recommended reading - Theoretical Training Course tailored to the biblical model used by Dove Applicants are expected to commit to up to 3hrs per week for participating in counselling sessions, a further 45mins (approx) for journal keeping and one day per month for theoretical training, supervision, personal development and study/reflection. - To provide a discipleship training programme for prospective counsellors. We, at Dove believe that discipleship training is a necessary part of becoming an effective counsellor. The focus is on skills and development of areas not covered by formal theoretical training alone - To develop counselling skills within a clinical setting and have the opportunity to explore various issues in a supported environment. - To progress through the stages from silent observer to counsellor. - To grow in faith and be challenged in thinking and attitudes. |
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