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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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    Skillshare

    Reach Your Goals: 7 Personal Development Exercises

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Goal Setting, Empowerment, Follow Through, Goal-Oriented, Action Oriented, Habit Formation, Courage, Overcoming Obstacles

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Peking University

    《Health Education and Nursing Practice》(健康教育与护理实践)

    Skills you'll gain: Health Education, Health Technology, Nurse Education, Nursing, Health Promotion, Nursing Practices, Patient Education And Counseling, Healthcare Ethics, Dignity in Care

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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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    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, electromagnetics, Physics, Biology

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Applying to U.S. Universities

    Skills you'll gain: Personal Attributes, Self-Awareness, Research, Personal Development, Student Support and Services, Higher Education, Planning, Strategic Planning, Decision Making, Ability To Meet Deadlines, Organizational Skills

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Anticoncepción hormonal al alcance de todos

    Skills you'll gain: Family Planning, Patient Education And Counseling, Maternal Health, Contraindication, Oncology, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Preventative Care, Endocrinology, Health Promotion, Health Education, Pharmacology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    MedCerts

    Mental Health Development, Difficulties, and Disorders

    Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Human Development, Gerontology, Mental Health Therapies, Psychotherapy, Clinical Psychology, Childhood Education and Development, Pediatrics, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health, Mental Health Counseling, Working With Children, Developmental Disabilities, Psychology, Geriatrics, Behavioral Health, Psychosocial Assessments

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Enfermedad respiratoria crónica. Asma - EPOC

    Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Pulmonology, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Evaluation, Respiratory Care, Pulmonary Function Testing, Respiratory Therapy, Respiration, Patient Education and Support, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Assessment, Care Management, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Medication Therapy Management, Preventative Care, Patient Treatment, Pharmacotherapy

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Science of Fat Metabolism

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Counseling, Nutrition and Diet, Exercise Science, Sports Medicine, Nutrition Education, Physiology, Endocrinology, Stress Management, Biochemistry

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    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    杏林探宝——认知中药

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Pharmacology, Nutrition and Diet, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Safety, Dietetics, Ancient History, Clinical Practices, Liberal Arts, Food and Beverage

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    ISSA (International Sports Sciences Association)

    The Building Blocks of Nutrition for Fitness

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Counseling, Nutrition and Diet, Clinical Nutrition, Nutrition Education, Nutritional Assessment, Exercise Science, Health And Wellness Coaching, Coaching, Health Assessment, Health Education, Biochemistry, Psychology, Physiology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Athletic Training, Health Care

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Introduction to Integrative Therapies and Healing Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Treatment Planning, Contraindication, Manual Therapy, Patient Safety, Health Systems, Clinical Practices, Patient Evaluation, Health Promotion, Health Policy, Patient Education And Counseling, Drug Interaction, Patient-centered Care, Regulatory Compliance, Needs Assessment

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Reach Your Goals: 7 Personal Development Exercises: Skillshare
  • 《Health Education and Nursing Practice》(健康教育与护理实践): Peking University
  • Transgender Medicine for General Medical Providers: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Life, Health and Radiation: The University of Sydney
  • Applying to U.S. Universities: University of Pennsylvania
  • Anticoncepción hormonal al alcance de todos: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Mental Health Development, Difficulties, and Disorders: MedCerts
  • Enfermedad respiratoria crónica. Asma - EPOC: Universidad de los Andes
  • Science of Fat Metabolism: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • 杏林探宝——认知中药: Shanghai Jiao Tong University

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