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Counseling Courses

Counseling courses can help you learn active listening, empathy, conflict resolution, and effective communication techniques. You can build skills in assessing client needs, developing treatment plans, and implementing therapeutic interventions. Many courses introduce tools such as cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques, motivational interviewing strategies, and assessment instruments that enhance your ability to support clients in various settings.

Popular Counseling Courses and Certifications


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    Emory University

    The Addicted Brain

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Substance Abuse, Substance Abuse Counseling, Pharmacotherapy, Mental and Behavioral Health, Pharmaceuticals, Drug Interaction, Psychiatry, Social Sciences, Neurology, Vulnerability, Pre-Clinical Development, Health Policy, Laboratory Research, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Public Health, Treatment Planning

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    University of Minnesota

    Introduction to Integrative Therapies and Healing Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Treatment Planning, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Contraindication, Manual Therapy, Patient Safety, Clinical Practices, Patient Evaluation, Health Promotion, Health Policy, Patient Education And Counseling, Drug Interaction, Science and Research, Patient-centered Care, Regulatory Compliance

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    473 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Transgender Medicine for General Medical Providers

    Skills you'll gain: Mental and Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health, Psychosocial Assessments, Primary Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Medication Therapy Management, Surgery, Patient-centered Care, Perioperative Care, Treatment Planning, Pharmacotherapy, Endocrinology, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Dignity in Care, Preventative Care

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Applying to College 101

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Skills, Student Support and Services, Higher Education, Planning, Personal Attributes, Family Support, Self-Awareness, Decision Making, Personal Development, Resourcefulness, Goal Setting, Research

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Peking University

    Oncology Nursing(肿瘤护理)

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Nursing Process, Perioperative Care, Nursing and Patient Care, Nursing Care, Nursing Management, Nursing, Oncology, Clinical Nursing, Medical Surgical Nursing, Patient Education And Counseling, Diagnostic Tests, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Radiation Therapy, Surgery, Pathology, Patient Treatment, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Epidemiology

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    The University of Sydney

    Life, Health and Radiation

    Skills you'll gain: Radiation Protection, Medical Imaging, Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology, Radiography, X-Ray Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Patient Communication, Patient Education And Counseling, Radiation Therapy, Safety Standards, Dental Radiography, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, electromagnetics, Physics, Biology, Chemistry

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    PrEParing: PrEP for Providers and Patients

    Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacology, Bloodborne Pathogens, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Promotion, Primary Care, Health Disparities, Patient Education and Support, Medication Therapy Management, Medical Prescription, Health Equity, Clinical Pharmacy, Pharmacotherapy, Patient Evaluation, Public Health, Community Health, Patient Advocacy, Clinical Assessment, Patient Communication

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    150 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Impacting the Opioid Crisis: Prevention, Education, and Practice for Non-Prescribing Providers

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Epidemiology, Injury Prevention, Substance Abuse, Substance Abuse Counseling, Preventative Care, Medical Prescription, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Pharmacology, Public Policies, Rehabilitation, Mental and Behavioral Health, Patient Education And Counseling, Public Health, Treatment Planning, Patient Communication, Advocacy

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Opioid Epidemic: From Evidence to Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Substance Abuse, Pain Management, Medical Prescription, Medication Dispensation, Managed Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Pharmaceuticals, Substance Abuse Counseling, Chronic Diseases, Epidemiology, Injury Prevention, Medication Therapy Management, Mental and Behavioral Health, Pharmacotherapy, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Engineering Design Process, Public Health

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    Nutrition and Lifestyle in Pregnancy

    Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Prenatal Care, Child Health, Patient Education And Counseling, Nutrition Counseling, Preventative Care, Clinical Nutrition, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Dietetics, Food Safety and Sanitation, Chronic Diseases, Endocrinology, Physiology, Life Sciences, Biochemistry

    4.8
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    ISSA (International Sports Sciences Association)

    Coaching Nutrition for Changing Bodies and Lives

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Counseling, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Care Plans, Nutrition Education, Health And Wellness Coaching, Clinical Nutrition, Coaching, Nutritional Assessment, Exercise Science, Habit Formation, Behavior Management, Mental and Behavioral Health, Health Education, Psychology, Health Assessment, Athletic Training, Health Care

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Copenhagen

    Understanding Patient Perspectives on Medications

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular counseling courses

  • The Addicted Brain: Emory University
  • Introduction to Integrative Therapies and Healing Practices: University of Minnesota
  • Transgender Medicine for General Medical Providers: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Applying to College 101: University of Pennsylvania
  • Oncology Nursing(肿瘤护理): Peking University
  • Life, Health and Radiation: The University of Sydney
  • PrEParing: PrEP for Providers and Patients: Johns Hopkins University
  • Impacting the Opioid Crisis: Prevention, Education, and Practice for Non-Prescribing Providers: University of Michigan
  • Opioid Epidemic: From Evidence to Impact : Johns Hopkins University
  • Nutrition and Lifestyle in Pregnancy: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

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