Can anyone recommend a course on counselling skills in audiology

[Lulu]

Hello,

I would like to do a course along the theme of counselling skills in audiology, and was wondering if anyone could recommend one?

Thanks for your suggestions, Louise

[DebbieF]

Hi Louise

There is an M level module for this at University of Aston.

Depending on current level of learning, there is an excellent handbook on Communication Skills for Audiologists that you would find useful I'm sure. Communication skills are the basis of using good counselling skills of course. It was authored by Amanda Casey at Aston and I have a copy of it should you like one. Amanda has given her permission for me to pass it on to anyone interested.

Best wishes

Debbie

[Lulu]

Hi Louise

There is an M level module for this at University of Aston.

Depending on current level of learning, there is an excellent handbook on Communication Skills for Audiologists that you would find useful I'm sure. Communication skills are the basis of using good counselling skills of course. It was authored by Amanda Casey at Aston and I have a copy of it should you like one. Amanda has given her permission for me to pass it on to anyone interested.

Best wishes

Debbie

Thanks Debbie, I would be interested in the handbook; would you be able to send me one? With many thanks, Louise

[DebbieF]

Hi Louise

My email address is debbie.featherstone@nhs.net. Drop me an email and I will send you a copy by return

BW

Debbie

[PRH]

hi

there's also an M level course at Bristol Uni on Practical Counselling Skills and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

http://www.bristol.ac.uk/chbs/profprogs/04.html

if you're interested in this, then would it also be worth considering the HTS module on Advanced Therapeutic Rehab, which is being launched in the next month or two! If you're getting M - level credits on the theory the HTS module is a good way to demonstrate your practical competence in this area, which is something a uni course can't do

let me know if you've got any more questions about it and I'll answer if I can

thanks
penny

[toffeegirl]

Hi

I have also been looking for counselling courses for audiologists. I am due to go on a course run by GNotometrics in May. Its only a day course but thought it may be useful and give me a few ideas. Will look into the advanced therapeutic rehab HTS module when it comes out - sounds interesting!

[PRH]

hi there,

will do, just spotted another short course in counselling in nottingham run by BTA


British Tinnitus Association - Counselling Training


24 to 25 April and 25 to 26 September

Contact:
Krystyna Klytta
Email: krys@tinnitus.org.uk

thanks
penny

[VickiK]

The Ear Foundation run several short courses on counselling skills throughout the year. Here's some copied text about an upcoming one:

Led by Kristina English, Associate professor at the University of Akron.
Each workshop costs £80 and you may attend either workshop as an individual course, or both workshops together at a reduced price of £150. However it is recommended that those registering for Day 2 only have previously attended The Ear Foundation’s Introduction to Counselling Skills course.

Day 1: Tuesday 2 June

Listening with the Third Ear - Counselling skills for Practitioners Working with Persons with Hearing Impairment

Abstract

Practitioners working with individuals with hearing loss are very familiar with the range of psychological and emotional difficulties that may occur as a result of communication disorders, but most report feeling underprepared in effectively supporting patients and families with these concerns. This presentation will describe counselling strategies designed to support patients through the help-seeking process.

Learner Outcomes

Participants in this workshop will be able to:


· Define nonprofessional counselling

· Define “professional boundaries”

· Differentiate between informational and personal adjustment counselling

· Describe “communication mismatch” as it applies to patient or parent interactions


Day 2: Wednesday 3 June

Developing Your Third Ear - Counselling Skills for Clinicians

Abstract

A patient asks, "Can I wear hearing aids while I sleep?" We reply, "No, that is not recommended." But why was the question asked?

Counselling includes the concept of “therapeutic listening,” defined as providing a troubled sender the opportunity to talk through a problem. Relevant skills include empathy, providing a supportive environment, and responding appropriately. Responding appropriately is especially challenging for clinicians, since the nature of our profession leads us to answer questions with data.

This presentation will discuss the risks associated with “missing the point” of a patient’s question, concepts on therapeutic listening and “drilling down,” and some strategies to help us refrain from answering questions too quickly and instead align our responses to the true purpose of our patients’ questions. "Breaking news guidelines" as they apply to the diagnosis of hearing loss in children will also be reviewed.

Learning Objectives:

Attendees will be able to:

· Define therapeutic listening.

· Give an example of a “drill down” response

· Demonstrate three counselling strategies

· Describe the “breaking bad news” guidelines


www.earfoundation.org.uk or email sam@earfoundation.org.uk

[christin]

Hi everyone....... I would like to give a suggestion that counselling is a skill and we only should develop it and not by attending any courses. You cannot follow any strict rules or steps in counselling like how we do audiological testing... It depends on the type of patient and the problems of the patient.. A good counsellor is the one who explains to the patient the exact problem of him/her, what are the remedial measures he should take and try to make that patient motivated and understand the condition.
It will develop only through experience and practise.