Course Highlights
Depression makes it difficult for people to hold on to their usually happy nature. Unfortunately, every 1 in 10 individuals suffer from depression. Everyone’s moving forward in life. Then again, many are stuck deep into the hole of depression that they can’t climb out of. This Depression Counselling Diploma course will give you clear insights into depression counselling essentials. The course will help you on your way to working in different counselling environments with people who have depression.
Our Depression Counselling Diploma course covers detailed lessons on depression counselling. Here, you’ll understand what causes depression and how it leads to emotional problems. The course will train you in the different types of depression and their signs and symptoms. You’ll understand the concept of depression in older people. Meanwhile, you’ll identify whether they have various reasons for developing depression. You’ll also understand the psychological factors of depression in older people.
Furthermore, you’ll find a list of anti-depressants and understand how they work. The depression counselling online course also covers lectures on complementary alternative therapies for treating depression. It will explain what treatments you can use instead of anti-depressants. Again, you’ll understand how good lifestyle management, diet and exercise can improve symptoms. You’ll also identify the various counselling approaches to treating depression. Finally, you’ll learn the skills and qualities that make a successful counsellor.
Learning outcome
- Find a comprehensive guide to depression counselling
- Determine the skills and qualities of a successful counsellor
- Know the causes and risk factors of depression
- Learn about different types of depression and their symptoms
- Identify the most used medication for depression
- Understand how specific lifestyle changes can improve depression symptoms
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Why should I take this course?
- Affordable, premium-quality E-learning content, you can learn at your own pace.
- You will receive a completion certificate upon completing the course.
- Internationally recognized Accredited Qualification will boost up your resume.
- You will learn the researched and proven approach adopted by successful people to transform their careers.
- You will be able to incorporate various techniques successfully and understand your customers better.
Career Path
- Counsellor
- School Counsellor
- Bereavement Counsellor
- Family and Couple Counsellor
Requirements
- No formal qualifications required, anyone from any academic background can take this course.
- Access to a computer or digital device with internet connectivity.
Course Curriculum
Course Curriculum
| Introduction | |||
| Depression Counselling Promo | FREE | 00:02:00 | |
| About the Course | FREE | 00:03:00 | |
| About the Tutor | 00:02:00 | ||
| What Causes Depression | |||
| Introduction | 00:05:00 | ||
| Melancholy and the History of Counselling | 00:07:00 | ||
| Signs of Depression | 00:07:00 | ||
| Depression and the Brain | 00:06:00 | ||
| Depression and Neurons | 00:09:00 | ||
| Stress and depression | 00:10:00 | ||
| Environmental and Health Factors | 00:04:00 | ||
| Depression and Sleep Disorders | 00:06:00 | ||
| Somatic Symptoms | 00:06:00 | ||
| Risk Factors | 00:08:00 | ||
| Module 1: Assessment Questions | 00:05:00 | ||
| Different Types of Depression | |||
| Classifying Depression & Different Classification Methods | 00:07:00 | ||
| Cyclothymia | 00:06:00 | ||
| Depression and Creative Minds | 00:07:00 | ||
| Dysthymia, Pre-Menstrual Dysphoric Disorder, and Atypical Depression | 00:07:00 | ||
| Bipolar / Manic Depression | 00:06:00 | ||
| Antenatal & Postpartum Depression | 00:09:00 | ||
| Bereavement and Grief | 00:09:00 | ||
| Dysthymia in Children and Adolescents | 00:04:00 | ||
| Depression and the Elderly | 00:07:00 | ||
| Psychosocial & Health Factors in the Elderly | 00:03:00 | ||
| Module 2: Assessment Questions | 00:04:00 | ||
| Different Types of Medicine | |||
| Neurogenesis | 00:04:00 | ||
| Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors | 00:04:00 | ||
| Serotonin Syndrome | 00:03:00 | ||
| Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors | 00:03:00 | ||
| Tyramine | 00:03:00 | ||
| Medication Statistics and Doctors in the UK & USA | 00:10:00 | ||
| Module 3: Assessment Questions | 00:03:00 | ||
| Complementary Alternative Therapies | |||
| Lifestyle management, Diet, Exercise, Meditation | 00:07:00 | ||
| St John’s Wort (hypericum perforatum) | 00:05:00 | ||
| Omega 3 Fatty Acids | 00:04:00 | ||
| Tai chi, Qigong | 00:05:00 | ||
| Yoga | 00:04:00 | ||
| Acupuncture | 00:03:00 | ||
| Art Therapy & Music Therapy | 00:08:00 | ||
| Module 4 Assessment Questions | 00:04:00 | ||
| Counselling Approaches to Depression | |||
| Person Centred Therapy | 00:07:00 | ||
| Family or Couples Therapy | 00:09:00 | ||
| Stepped Care Model (approach) | 00:10:00 | ||
| Psychodynamic/Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy | 00:06:00 | ||
| Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy | 00:06:00 | ||
| Clinical Hypnotherapy & Cognitive Behavioural Therapy | 00:05:00 | ||
| Clinical Hypnotherapy for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder | 00:05:00 | ||
| Gestalt Therapy | 00:06:00 | ||
| The Therapeutic Relationship | 00:07:00 | ||
| Knowledge and Qualities Necessary to a Counsellor | 00:03:00 | ||
| Module 5 assessment questions | 00:03:00 | ||
| Thank You and Good Bye! | 00:03:00 | ||
| Additional Study Materials | |||
| Additional Study Materials: Depression Counselling Diploma Level 3 | 00:00:00 | ||
| Mock Exam | |||
| Mock Exam – Depression Counselling Diploma | 00:20:00 | ||
| Final Exam | |||
| Final Exam – Depression Counselling Diploma | 00:20:00 | ||
| Order Your Certificate | |||
| Order Your Certificate | 00:00:00 | ||
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