Stress Counselling in the Workplace Course

Level: Professional Development

By successfully completing this course, you will:

  • Gain skills and knowledge in Stress Counselling in the Workplace to expand an existing practice, as a foundation qualification towards further studies, or for personal interest
  • Be awarded the BSY Professional Certificate of Merit
  • Be eligible to become a member of AHCP (Association of Complementary Practitioners)

You can study this course from the comfort of your own home; in your own time and at your own pace; with helpful support and encouragement from our friendly tutors.

Enrol with complete peace of mind. If you decide within 14 days that the course isn’t right for you, simply return it undamaged and we’ll give you a full refund1

Course overview

Companies both large and small are increasingly recognising the enormous benefits of retaining the services of a trained counsellor competent in establishing Employee Assistance Programmes and experienced in formulating policies and a range of brief interventions to assist such individuals. This course is designed to give you the knowledge and skills necessary to fill this valuable role.

Syllabus

  • Lesson One
    • Employee Assistance Programmes
      • Introduction
      • The Cost to Industry
      • The Cost of an Employee Assistance Programme
  • Lesson Two
    • Exploring the Need
      • The Role of the Counsellor
      • The Range of the Programme
      • Key Influences
      • Questioning
  • Lesson Three
    • Establishing a Programme
      • History
      • Similarities and Differences
      • Creating and Maintaining an Effective EAP
      • Functions of the Employee Assistance Counsellor
  • Lesson Four
    • Facilitating Training Programmes
      • Awareness Programme
      • Documentation
      • Assessment
      • Treatment Options
  • Lesson Five
    • Substance Abuse in the Workplace
      • Behavioural Signs and Symptoms
      • Managing the Problem
      • Company Structure to Facilitate an Alcohol/Drug Policy within the EAP
  • Lesson Six
    • The Company Policy
      • The Objectives of the Policy
      • Principles of the Policy
      • Criteria
      • The Policy Statement

Practical training

No practical training is required to complete this course.