This course builds upon the knowledge and skills gained in previous courses and introduces students to a broader range of counselling skills.
Prerequisites
CNSK 1502 taken prior or concurrently.
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What you will learn
- • Active listening
• Introducing therapeutic relationships – “first session”
• Immediacy in counselling
• Self disclosure
• Transference and counter transference
• Stages of Change
• Advanced empathy
• Use of challenging & confrontation
• Ending therapeutic relationships
• Self care and building personal resilience
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11884 |
January 14, 2026 to April 15, 2026 |
Lecture/Practical | Online | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22179 |
May 13, 2026 to August 19, 2026 |
Lecture/Practical | Online | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.