Introduction to Mental Health Counseling

Overview of counseling principles and the mental health landscape.
Understanding the role of counseling in healthcare and elderly care.
Key communication skills and professional ethics.

Core Counseling Techniques

Active listening, empathy, and effective questioning.
Building trust and rapport with clients.
Structured approaches for one-on-one counseling sessions.

Understanding Mental Health Conditions

Recognizing common mental health disorders including anxiety, depression, and trauma-related conditions.
Identifying psychological, emotional, and behavioral indicators.
Differentiating between mild, moderate, and severe mental health needs.

Crisis Intervention and Management

Responding to acute mental health crises.
De-escalation techniques and conflict resolution strategies.
Emergency mental health protocols and referral systems.

Cognitive-Behavioral and Psychosocial Approaches

Implementing cognitive-behavioral techniques in counseling.
Promoting adaptive coping strategies and behavioral change.
Integrating psychosocial approaches for holistic client care.

Counseling Ethics and Professional Standards

Understanding ethical boundaries in mental health support.
Confidentiality, informed consent, and legal obligations.
Maintaining professionalism in challenging scenarios.

Practical Counseling Sessions

Role-playing exercises to develop real-world counseling skills.
Simulation of client interactions and feedback from trainers.
Analyzing case studies to reinforce learning.

Mental Health in Elderly Care

Addressing unique psychological challenges faced by older adults.
Strategies for supporting cognitive decline, loneliness, and bereavement.
Integrating counseling techniques into routine elderly care practices.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Follow-up

Tracking client progress and measuring outcomes.
Developing intervention plans and follow-up strategies.
Continuous improvement of counseling skills through reflective practice.

Capstone Project and Certification

Participants will complete a comprehensive counseling project.
Application of learned techniques to a real-world case scenario.
Evaluation of practical skills and certification issuance by London Crown Institute of Training.

This course equips participants with practical counseling techniques, crisis intervention skills, and professional ethics knowledge, ensuring they can deliver high-quality mental health support across healthcare, elderly care, and community settings.

Mental Health Counseling Techniques Training Course in Cairo

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