Cardiff Centre for Lifelong Learning

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a values based behavioural therapy with a mindfulness component. ACT is evidence based and has an ever-growing range of applications, e.g. stress, anxiety, self esteem and confidence. ACT is a down-to-earth approach of being true to one’s values and to apply them as a basis for goal setting and achieving greater vitality.

A down-to-earth course for the informal helper who is using counselling skills either in the workplace or at home. It will clarify and define the theory and practice of counselling. This basic course is also a prerequisite for anyone proceeding to Basic Counselling Skills II. Pre-enrolment is essential.

This follow-on course is only open to students who have successfully completed Basic Counselling Skills I. It gives you the opportunity to extend your understanding and ability to use counselling skills through exercises, role-plays and a journal. Please pre-enrol.

This course aims to develop a deeper understanding of how change and uncertainty through 'fear' can stop us from achieving great things in our lives. We will explore techniques and tools that will help to create positive outcomes in life so that we handle change and uncertainty in an effective and productive way.

This course provides an introduction to NLP in a dynamic and interactive way and gives an insight to its many uses. You will discover the origins of NLP, who uses it and how it works. You will understand how NLP can help you think differently, communicate more effectively, and boost your self-confidence.

Self-awareness and `core’ essential qualities are central to the establishment of positive therapeutic relationships. Mindfulness develops awareness of present experience accompanied with an attitude of acceptance. We will explore Mindfulness in Counselling in these ways as well as contributions toward stress management and depression. Useful for anyone who has completed Basic Counselling Skills I and/ or II, those working in related healthcare fields, and those with a personal interest.

Social psychology attempts to describe and explain the impetus behind our social interactions. This course provides an opportunity to introduce the student to the principles of social psychology and to give a reference point to explore, explain and predict behaviours we are already familiar with. Students will develop their ability to understand and critically evaluate the motivation of these behaviours.

This course follows on from Sociology: An introduction and Sociology: Developing ideas and aims to extend and deepen understanding of major social issues. It will also develop study skills to prepare students for further study.