This one-day intensive course on "Counseling Fundamentals"  for Wellbeing Mentors offers a comprehensive introduction to the essential concepts and techniques of counseling. Designed for beginners and those looking to enhance their interpersonal skills, the course aims to equip participants with the foundational knowledge and practical tools necessary for effective counseling.

Participants will explore the key stages of the counseling process, develop core skills such as active listening and empathy, and learn to navigate ethical and professional boundaries. The course will also introduce major counseling theories, providing a broad understanding of different approaches.

Through interactive sessions, including role-playing and group discussions, attendees will have the opportunity to practice and refine their skills in a supportive environment. By the end of the day, participants will leave with a deeper understanding of the counseling role, ready to apply these principles in diverse personal and professional settings. This course serves as an ideal stepping stone for further training and development in the counseling field.

This one-day highly integrative and intensive counseling program is for anyone who is serious about embarking on the journey of a  Wellbeing Mentor . This program comes with a  Certificate of Participation  upon satisfactory completion.

Program Outline (Sessions / Topics)

Duration: One Day (8 hours, including breaks)

Welcome and Introduction

- Introductions and icebreaker activity

- Overview of course objectives

- Importance and applications of counseling skills

Session 1: Understanding the Counseling Process

- Definition and goals of counseling

- Key stages in the counseling process

- Different types of counseling (individual, group, and family)

Session 2: Core Counseling Skills

- Active listening: techniques and importance

- Building rapport and establishing trust

- Effective questioning: open vs. closed questions

Session 3: Ethical and Professional Standards

- Confidentiality and its boundaries

- Maintaining professional boundaries

- Cultural competence in counseling practice

Session 4: Introduction to Counseling Theories

- Overview of major theories:

- Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)

- Person-centered therapy

- Solution-focused brief therapy

- Integrative approaches in counseling

Session 5: Practical Application and Role-Playing

- Role-playing exercises in pairs or small groups

- Practicing active listening and empathy

- Giving and receiving constructive feedback

Session 6: Navigating Challenging Situations**

- Strategies for managing resistance and difficult clients

- Recognizing signs of counselor burnout

Session 7: Developing a Personal Counseling Style**

- Reflection on individual strengths and growth areas

- Identifying personal counseling values

- Creating a personal development plan

Conclusion and Wrap-Up

- Recap of key concepts and skills covered

- Open Q&A session

- Course evaluation and feedback collection

This one-day in-person  Introduction to Coaching for Wellbeing Mentors Workshop is designed to equip wellbeing mentors with foundational coaching skills tailored to support the wellbeing and personal growth of their mentees. Through a combination of interactive activities, role-playing, and group discussions, participants will explore key coaching techniques such as active listening, asking powerful questions, and setting achievable goals, all within the context of mental health and wellbeing. The workshop will also cover how to create a trusting, supportive environment that fosters emotional resilience and growth. By the end of the workshop, mentors will feel confident in integrating coaching methods into their practice, empowering mentees to overcome challenges and thrive .

This course serves as a stepping stone for further exploration and specialization in the field of coaching. This program comes with a  Certificate of Participation  upon satisfactory completion.

Program Outline (Sessions / Topics)

Duration: One Day (8 hours, including breaks)

Introduction and Overview

- Welcome and participant introductions

- Icebreaker activity

- Learning objectives

Session 1: What is Coaching?

• Definition
• Distinctions between coaching, mentoring, and counseling
• The role of a coach
• Mindset and qualities of an effective coach
• The impact of coaching on personal and professional development

Session 2: Core Coaching Skills

• Building trust and safety with clients 
• Active listening techniques 
• Powerful questioning

Session 3: Applying Coaching to Well-being Conversations

• Introduction to the GROW Model
• Application of the model in Wellness Mentoring
• Case Studies

Session 4: Practicing Coaching Conversations

- Role-playing exercises in coaching pairs or small groups

- Applying skills and model in simulated sessions

- Feedback and group discussion on improvements

Session 5: Integration

- Embodying coaching as a way of communicating & relating effectively

- Q&A

- Closing Circle 

A rich body of research shows that highly successful people hardly ever make it on their own. They enlist the help of the experienced people who can lead them and guide them every step of the way – people to whom they can turn for counsel, for advice, for motivation, for key techniques and strategies that minimize risk and maximize personal success.  Everyone who makes it has a MENTOR.

The key focus of mentoring is to help another individual improve performance and productivity, enhance learning, growth and wellbeing, to achieve  deep human  potential.  The Mentoring Fundamentals program is part of a broader strategy to raise the quality of mentoring and bring mentoring to the forefront of personal growth and development through a formalized training process. 

This highly integrative and intensive one-day program is for anyone who is serious about embarking on the journey of a  Wellbeing Mentor . This program comes with a  Certificate of Participation  upon satisfactory completion.

Program Outline (Sessions / Topics)

Duration: One Day (8 hours, including breaks)

Session 1: About Mentoring

• What is Mentoring - and Why Mentor?
• What makes a Good Mentor?
• HOPE AND COPE Model for Mentoring

Session 2: Skills and Strategies for the Mentoring Journey

• Mentoring Core Communication Skills
• Listening, Observing, Questioning
• Facilitating Progress
• Asking vs Telling, Giving Effective Feedback
• The Mentoring Skills Model

Session 3: Mentoring Inside Out

• Know Thyself: It begins with Self-Awareness 
• Becoming a Self-Mentor
• Wellbeing: Change Inside-Out
• The Heart of Mentoring
• The Journey to Self-Actualization

Session 4: Mentoring  in Action : Application in the Real World

• Application of COPE & HOPE: Scenarios and Case Studies
• Dealing with Perceptions and Biases
• Planning the Journey