Diploma in Mental Health and Counseling Skills

Course code: DMHCSO2023

Course Description

Diploma in Mental Health and Counseling Skills is an interactive course designed to provide participants with a strong foundation in the practical aspects of mental health and illness. The course also teaches basic counselling skills.
It is a six-month program with online classes conducted twice a week. The duration of the class will be two and a half hours.

What do you learn in this course?

This course covers various mental health problems and issues like Depression, Anxiety, Psychosis, Substance use problems, stress management techniques, suicide prevention, counselling skills, and an introduction to different therapies.
Additionally, the course will incorporate case studies, role plays, and practical skills and tools.

Methodology

• Assessments
• Discussions and Group activities
• Case Studies
• Activities/Role-play
• Assignments
• Dyads/Triads
• Group Mentoring
• Internship
• Presentations
• Mock sessions

This course is designed to suit even those who do not have prior theoretical knowledge of psychology / mental health, and is conducted with the explicit aim of empowering you with practical skills.

Course Requirements

• Course is delivered in English Language only.
• 85% Attendance is mandatory
• Minimum of 30 sessions (total of 30 hours) training/counselling sessions of Internship must be completed by the end of this course to be eligible to get the certificates.
• The course is conducted in small batches and sufficient individual interaction and time is provided for personal growth.
• You will need to be at least 21 years old.
• No prior knowledge of mental health is required.

Module:1	Understanding Mental Health
Module:2	Stress, Burnout, stress management techniques
Module:3	Mental Health Problems like Depression, Anxiety, Psychosis and Substance use Problems etc.
Module:4	Understanding Suicide, Violent Behavior, Panic attacks, Trauma etc.
Module:5	Human Behavior and Emotions, Holistic approach to Mental health, Interpersonal dynamics, Multiple Intelligence, Defense Mechanisms, Personality Disorders
Module:6	Counselling Skills and Introduction to Therapies like Eco therapy, Music therapy, Bibliotherapy, Expressive Writing, CBT etc.
Module:7	Developmental Disorders and Old age Mental Health
Module:8	Application of skills, Internship, Presentation skills, Report Writing

Note: These topics are indicative and may be subject to change. While the course will largely cover these areas, there may be additions or deletions as the course progresses.

Benefits of the course

• Understand, practice and master Skills to teach, support and Promoting Mental Health Awareness in community.
• Diploma Certificate
• Knowledge on Mental Health skills to support oneself, family, friends, colleagues and community.
• In addition to the weekly classes, special sessions of group mentoring will be given once a week for a better understanding on the topic.
• Mentoring will be done in small groups to promote personal interaction and understanding of topics covered.
• Course Handouts and helpful resources and information will be provided.

For more details and the prospectus, email us at info@mhai.in or WhatsApp us at 9880651010

Payment Options

NEFT and IMPS