Relationship Goals for Couples
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Overview
Relationship counselling is one of the most rewarding careers you could choose because you will be making a positive difference to people’s lives. In our Relationship Goals for Couples course, you’ll benefit from the experience of our expert, Emma Abel, who studied at the famous Gottman Institute. Explore the fascinating psychology of relationships online.
Many people turn to therapy to help smooth out any problem areas - and it works! The figures speak for themselves with 75% of couples who receive counselling believing they are better off afterwards. Imagine the satisfaction of helping couples to communicate and resolve their differences. Find out how relationships work and how to solve problems without confrontation in our Relationship Goals For Couples course.
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- Course access: 60 days - Study at your own pace
- Internationally-recognised CPD accredited course
- Start learning straightaway from any laptop or mobile device in any country
Our course concerning couples psychology will guide you through every step of relationship counselling such as identifying issues, opening up dialogues, and helping each partner to achieve their life dreams. Your new-found knowledge about the psychology of relationships will prove to potential employers that you have the determination and drive to succeed in your chosen career.
Take your first step towards getting your dream job by studying Relationship Goals For Couples now.
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Description
More people are turning to counselling, life coaching and therapy for help in all areas of their life. So there are plenty of opportunities for people providing counselling services. As well as having the immense satisfaction of helping people see their way through troubled times, you are able to earn between £30 -£50 an hour by counselling as a private practitioner or enjoy a starting salary of around £26,000 within an existing organisation.
Around 20% of UK couples - 2.87 million people - are close to splitting up, according to a Relate study. Another 20% stay together despite being unhappy and one in 10 occasionally considers getting a divorce or breaking up. That’s a lot of unhappy couples who would benefit from counselling or couples therapy.
Our accredited course is your first step towards gaining an amazing insight into couples psychology and pursuing a career as a counsellor or adding counselling skills to your existing role in therapy or life coaching, for example.
By taking our course, you will be in a position to confidently talk about the psychology of relationships and various therapies at interviews. Plus it will look impressive on your CV. Start our course concerning couples psychology now.
How is the Relationship Goals For Couples course assessed?
By studying Relationship Goals For Couples online with IOA, you do not pay an extra fee for sitting an exam or have to wait for a set date to sit an exam. There is a short exam at the end of each module for you to take, You’ll know your score immediately.
Relationship Goals for Couples Course Syllabus
Module 1: Psychology Of Relationships
- When to seek professional help
- What is a relationship and what is the point of being in one?
- What makes some relationships last and others fail?
- Identifying issues in a relationship
- Goals and outcomes: What do your clients want their relationship to be?
Module 2: Communication
- Compromise
- Empathy
- Reflective listening
- Other healthy communication techniques
- When does communication stop being effective?
Module 3: Working Together
- Building up friendship
- Maintaining fondness for one another
- The love languages
- Forgiveness and trust
- Accepting Influence
Module 4: Conflict Resolution
- Opening a dialogue
- The blame game - and how to avoid it
- Healthy conflict techniques
- Identifying and stopping harmful behaviours
Module 5: The Future
- Building towards a shared meaning
- Creating shared values
- Increasing intimacy
- Helping each other achieve life dreams
Module 6: Sexual Health
- What's 'normal' when it comes to sex?
- Opening a conversation about sex
- Setting limits in a relationship
- Trying new things together
Who is this course for?
- Everyone who is interested in psychology and helping other people with relationship issues
- Individuals aspiring to get into counselling or life coaching
- Counselling volunteers looking for career progression
- Existing counsellors who wish to expand into relationship therapy
- People who already work with families and want to understand about relationships to help their clients further, such as those working in:
- charities or community organisations
- family support
- health and wellness
- alternative therapies
- social work
- nursing, home care or child care
- psychology-related fields
- life coaching or mentoring
- People who are interested in relationships or who wish to improve their own relationship
Requirements
This Relationship Goals For Couples course is open to all, with no formal entry requirements.
Career path
- Be inspired to study further to be a counsellor, either by taking a psychology degree or working towards a counselling diploma
- Become a volunteer counsellor
- Help existing clients with their relationships if you already work in wellness, therapy, life coaching or holistic medicine
Questions and answers
DO PARTICIPANTS GET A CERTIFICATE AT THE END OF THE COURSE AND IS THIS INDUCED IN THE PRICE ?
Answer:Yes, it is. The Relationship Goals for Couples course offer, includes the course, unlimited access to the course content and a certificate of completion issued by the course provider.
This was helpful.I am aiming to get different certificates in relation to couple relationships to work towards becoming a coach, would this be a suitable course?
Answer:Hello Sara, Our course will guide you through every step of relationship counselling such as identifying issues, opening up dialogues, and helping each partner to achieve their life dreams. I invite you to review the course syllabus however please keep in mind this is not a degree or diploma. Annika - IOA Team
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International Open Academy is a leader in online learning. We are accredited by the International Council for Online Educational Standards, and our online courses and exams are accessible to students all over the world - from any digital device. We’ve helped over 600,000 students from 139 countries upgrade their job training, launch new careers, and discover exciting new passions.
Our courses span a wide spectrum of topics, and are geared towards career training, skill development, and finding sustainable employment. We also help students satisfy their curiosities and explore hobbies and personal interests. You’ll find that course material is clear, concise, and focuses on practical training to prepare you for real world application. You won’t just be learning theory and facts - we’ll show you how to use your newfound skills to land jobs, give your career a boost, and start applying your skills right away.
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Our courses can be accessed from a PC, laptop/tablet or mobile device. Everything you need is accessed online. We offer assistance from our friendly customer support team via email, phone, and through our 24/7 Help Centre. Once you register on our website, you’ll have 12 months to activate your course. From the date of course activation, you’ll have access to your Virtual Campus account any time - day or night, so you can study at your own pace. Courses vary between 30-160 study hours depending on the topic, and you’ll have 60 days to complete a course once activated. Learn real world skills online today!
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All our courses are accredited by the International Council for Online Educational Standards and comply with the highest educational standards. Upon successful completion of a course, you’ll receive a proof of completion letter issued by International Open Academy to confirm your achievement. You can also request a hard copy certificate issued directly by the International Council for Online Educational Standards (a small fee applies). In order to qualify for a certificate, you’ll have to complete the entire course, and earn a passing grade on all online examinations.
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