Andrea is an excellent tutor and trainer with a lot of experience of delivering training in the field of counselling skills and personal development. Louise Young, Academic Director, Counselling Skills, Continuing Education, University of East Anglia, Norwich |
PROGRAMME OF COURSES 2010-2011
More information about course content can be found below, along with feedback from past students:
| Introduction to Counselling Skills (Listening Skills and Self Awareness) Tutors: Andrea Rippon and Annie Lawton Cost: £250 (£50 of which is a non-refundable deposit) Discounts for voluntary sector/charitable organisations. Venue: St Luke's Church Centre, 61 Alysham Road, Norwich, NR3 2HF Starting 30 September 2010 Thursday: 30 September (10.00-13.00) Saturday: 2 October (10.00-16.00) at United Reform Church, Jessop Road, NR2 3QA Thursdays: 7, 14, 21 October; 4, 11, 18 November (10.00-13.00) Starting 3 February, 2011 Thursday: 3 February (10.00-13.00) Saturday: 5 February (10.00-16.00) at United Reform Church, Jessop Road, NR2 3QA Thursdays: 10, 17, February; 3, 10 17, 24 March (10.00-13.00) Progression: This 25 hour course, along with the 20 hour Introduction to Counselling Theory course, provides a suitable foundation for study at Certificate level (eg. UEA's Certificate in Counselling Skills) Enquiries, or to enrol, please email Andrea Rippon |
Introduction to Counselling Theory |
You are invited to join a group of like minded people to explore and understand what makes you the person you are. By knowing this, you can discover why you talk and listen as you do. This will raise your self awareness and help you to communicate with greater confidence in the future.
Run in Norwich and facilitated by Andrea Rippon, who has over 10 years experience working in this field, these courses have a solid theoretical base in the Person Centred Approach. This will give our group both structure and security. They will be serious but also fun. There will be lots of practical exercises where you can learn about counselling skills/theory and you should expect to talk about yourself as well as listen to others.
The courses are useful to anyone: parents, teachers, voluntary sector workers, health professionals and business people too. Past students talk of light bulb moments that can often change their lives. They are also a suitable foundation for those wanting to apply for further study at Certificate level (eg. Certificate in Counselling Skills at UEA).
Please note that these courses are not suitable for those wanting to explore deep personal issues, or who may already feel that they are emotionally stretched.
Counselling Skills is about developing your understanding of active listening and relating in a way that embodies an attitude of genuine, non-judgmental understanding. This is in line with Rogers Person Centred Approach to Counselling. The focus of the course is on experiential groupwork to help foster the self awareness needed to develop these essential qualities. It is important to understand that knowing oneself is a fundamental aspect of the effective use of counselling skills. You will be encouraged to reflect on your own experience and listen to others in a caring, respectful and open manner.
Counselling Theory is about exploring the ideas and work of Carl Rogers, who pioneered the person centred approach. This course will give you first hand experience of learning and working in a person-centred environment and provide opportunities for personal development and increased self-awareness. Through exploring his theory behind the concept of personality, and using you own personal experience as a resource, you will learn a great deal about yourself and about how you respond to others. There will be a lot of groupwork and an encounter group day.
FEEDBACK
| Introduction to Counselling Skills (25 hours) (Listening Skills and Self Awareness) I feel totally liberated in my thinking. It is already having a direct impact both personally and in my professional role. I am really grateful for the experience and the personal development and growth. I enjoyed the way the tutors made the learning personal and relevant. It was great to be part of a group of people that were so open and real. Thank you so much. As tutors you have led the way. You were open and non-judgemental. You led by example, which helped the learning process. |
| Introduction to Counselling Theory (20 hours) (Exploring Personality and the Person Centred Approach) I felt I belonged when I was here. Encounter Day was exhausting but exhilarating at the same time. I felt the group was safe environment to explore myself and challenge my perceptions of others. Great variety of exercises to keep me thinking - never boring! Impressed with Andrea's knowledge of theory and her ability to convey it to others. Andrea is an effective, inspirational course leader and I would encourage anybody to take one of her courses simply for the experience itself. |
 | Certificate in Counselling Skills (120 hours) Client: UEA, Norwich 2000 - date Course Director: Andrea Rippon I just love your passion and enthusiasm for what you teach. You are quite an inspiration. Thank you for reminding me to let my talents shine. Your encouragement to put myself out there will stay with me always. Loved your clarity and straightness You explained things well when I got stuck. Appreciated your flexible approach to group requirements. |
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