Learn Counselling at The Lux College
Certifcate in Personal Counselling - two year part time experiential training in Person Centred Counselling
Classes for 2010 starting in January:
TUESDAYS at Collingwood, 12.30 to 3.30 pm - starts 19th January
WEDNESDAYS at North Melbourne, 6.15 to 9.15 pm - starts 20th January
FRIDAYS near Woodend 10 am to 1 pm - starts 22nd January
Basic Skills training - six session course in the basics of Person Centred Counselling
MONDAYS at Woodend 1 pm to 3.30 pm - starts tba
Workshops - one day workshops on various topics connected with counselling
Certificate in Personal Counselling
This course is intended to produce counsellors who are skilled and aware. The emphasis is on the Rogerian, or client-centred, style of counselling.
The client or person-centred core of the course is integrated with the student’s own growth and development.
Students are encouraged to explore and develop their own style of counselling within the framework of accurate empathy and compassion.
Faculty: Director of Training, Sam Luxemburg, is assisted by graduates of The Lux College. Guest faculty may be invited on occasion.
Accreditation: This course is recognised by the Counsellors’ and Psychotherapists’ Association of Victoria (CAPAV) and meets their standards for membership.
Assessment: Students will be continually assessed via classroom activities, videotaped practice sessions and written assignments.
There are no written examinations and there is no grading.
Course Structure: The course is four 20-week semesters over at least two years, with a minimum of 300 classroom hours. The emphasis is on practical skills, with about 20 per cent theory and 80 percent practise.
Times: Tuesday 12.30-3.30pm or Wednesday 6.15-9.15pm or Friday 10am-1pm.
NB: First class of each semester is an introductory session open to anyone.
Locations: Tuesday classes are at Collingwood
Wednesday classes are at North Melbourne (temporary location)
Friday classes are conducted at Sam's property near Woodend
Application: Forms to be sent to The Lux College with a personal statement and non-refundable deposit of $350. Entry available each semester in January and July. For more information or to apply click button "Contact Us"
Basic Skills Training
This practical hands-on course in Person-Centred Counselling meets the entry requirement for the Certificate in Personal Counselling. Students may attend prior to enrolment in the Certificate course or during the first semester. It may also be taken as a stand alone course without further commitment.
Structure:The course is six evening sessions.
- Session1 – The Basics and the Theory
- Session 2 – Listening and Empathy
- Session 3 – Emotions and Empathy
- Session 4 – Relationship, Unconditional Positive Regard
- Session 5 – Self Awareness and Congruence
- Session 6 – Endings and Review
NB: A workbook is provided as part of the course.
Facilitators: Sam Luxemburg and graduates of The Lux College
Fee: $400 ($200 to TLC students)
VOLUNTEER WORKERS IN COMMUNITY ORGANISATIONS MAY ATTEND THIS COURSE FOR $100 (space permitting).
Times: Evening 7-9.30pm or day 10am to 5pm
Locations: Woodend and Melbourne
Dates: tba
Workshops
Saturday workshops rcommended for all students.
Participants choose the session/s they want to attend.
- Here and Now - NEW
- Making a Difference - NEW
- Gestalt –
- Counselling Intensive –
- Group & Teaching Skills –
- Darkside –
Fee: $140 per workshop, TLC students $110. Payable in full seven days before workshop.
Time: 10am-5pm
Location: 155 Langridge Street, Collingwood (or other location)
