The Diploma in Couples and Family Therapy is a 6 Months Course in Couple and Family Therapy Studies that covers the theory, concepts and approaches of couple and family therapy practice. The courses introduce the major theories and central concepts that form the foundations of couple, family and marriage therapy and focus on the historical development of systemic therapy. Several models of therapy are introduced, such as Cognitive-Behavioural, Experiential, Bowenian, Contextual, Structural, and Strategic. A comparative analysis of the different models will also assist in placing the various therapy tools into an integrated framework. Interactive courses use a variety of teaching and learning processes—including exercises, role-plays, assignments, research papers, group work and discussion—in order to effectively translate theories into practical methods for contemporary therapists. Many discussions and interactive methods will also be utilized that require reflection and sharing from personal experience with class members and the instructor.
Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy is a one year intensive program that is designed to provide training in an integrative approach to counselling and psychotherapy. It will enable participants to develop their own synthesis within a framework which is not tied to a particular theoretical school or perspective. An integrative approach to counselling and psychotherapy is encouraged enabling the use of a variety of techniques to respond to the needs and preferences of individual clients. This program offers the foundations to develop as a counsellor/psychotherapist. The program has a strong emphasis on skills and the development of a collaborative therapeutic relationship, where the client is actively involved in developing the goals of their therapy, the ways their issues are conceptualised, and the approaches used.
The Diploma in Mental Health and Counselling is a 6 months program that aims at providing the learners a sound base in the field of mental health through an in-depth study into a broad range of psychological issues and concerns related to mental health. The programme was conceptualized to address the issue of human resources in the mental health profession. It is a capacity building programme for the physical and mental health personnel to take care of the pressing and crucial need of the society to address the mental health and well-being of the people. Since mental health is a crucial concern of the society, the programme will help meet the needs of the society in this regard. The programme will benefit the mental health workers/ professionals in various set ups ranging from primary health care centres, government hospitals and clinics to non-governmental organizations, hospitals and centres.