About Course
PG Diploma in Guidance and Counselling Psychology is a comprehensive program aimed at providing learners with practical insights and psychological tools to assist individuals facing personal, academic, emotional, and social challenges. Whether you are an educator, a parent, or an aspiring counsellor, this course enables you to create a positive impact in the lives of others.
Course Contents
Module 1: Foundations of Guidance & Counselling
- History and evolution of guidance and counselling
- Principles, ethics, and professional standards in counselling
- Role of counsellors in schools, colleges, and organizations
- Contemporary issues and trends in counselling
Module 2: Human Development & Psychology
- Theories of personality (Freud, Jung, Rogers, etc.)
- Learning theories and behavior modification
- Cognitive, emotional, and social development
- Adjustment, stress, and coping mechanisms
Module 3: Counselling Theories & Approaches
- Psychoanalytic and psychodynamic approaches
- Humanistic approaches (Person-Centered, Gestalt, Existential)
- Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Behavioral and Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT)
- Integrative and eclectic approaches
Module 4: Counselling Techniques & Skills
- Building rapport and establishing trust
- Active listening, empathy, questioning, and reflection
- Goal setting and action planning
- Individual counselling vs. group counselling
- Role plays, simulations, and skill-building exercises
Module 5: Guidance Services in Educational & Career Settings
- Educational guidance: student motivation, learning difficulties, special needs support
- Career guidance: interest inventories, aptitude testing, vocational counselling
- Tools for career planning (psychometric assessments, occupational information)
- Role of guidance counsellors in career development
Module 6: Mental Health & Psychopathology
- Introduction to abnormal psychology
- Anxiety disorders, mood disorders, personality disorders
- Substance abuse, addiction, and behavioral issues
- Counselling interventions for common psychological problems
- Referral systems and collaboration with mental health professionals
Module 7: Special Areas in Counselling
- Family and marital counselling
- Child and adolescent counselling
- Workplace counselling and stress management
- Counselling for trauma, crisis, and grief
- Counselling in multicultural and diverse populations
Module 8: Assessment & Research in Counselling
- Psychological testing and assessment tools (intelligence, aptitude, personality, interests)
- Test administration, scoring, and interpretation
- Research methodology in counselling psychology
- Data collection, analysis, and report writing
- Case study method
Module 9: Practicum / Internship
- Supervised practice in schools, colleges, NGOs, or clinics
- Case history taking and counselling sessions
- Group counselling practice
- Peer counselling and feedback sessions
- Internship report submission
Module 10: Project / Dissertation
- Independent research project or field study
- Application of counselling theories in practice
- Evaluation of intervention effectiveness
- Viva-voce / presentation
Target Audience
Ideal for teachers, school counsellors, life coaches, HR specialists, and anyone enthusiastic about mental health and human development.
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