Community Counselor Course
About the Program
Do you want to help high-risk populations and under-served communities through counseling? Enroll in our Community Counselor Course, a six-month training program beginning every January and July. CCC is held online with virtual meetings. You’ll build a solid base of counseling skills alongside case workers from non-profits and government agencies, community workers and school counselors.
Real World Mentors
Classes are facilitated by a faculty of professional therapists who assist the paraprofessional counselor in understanding the counseling relationship. Boundary issues and communication skills are explored through role-play and interactive dialogue. Topic-related issues are also explored. CCC provides training, supervision and support for paraprofessional counselors who are already involved, or are interested in helping the high-risk population and under-served communities.
When We Meet
Class meets once a week on Zoom (or a similar teleconference service) Fridays, 9:30 AM – 1 PM for six months. The first 1.5 hours is a hands-on learning session, followed by a 1.5 hour process group session. Learning sessions teach the basics of counseling through role play, dialogue and in-depth discussions. Process groups are smaller, more intimate sessions in which participants experience counseling in a safe group environment where they can express frustrations, ask questions, seek comfort or just talk about a difficult issue they are facing.
Available CCC Courses
No upcoming Community Counselor Course sessions are currently scheduled. Please check back soon!
For more information about the Community Counselor Course, please contact us at [email protected]
Contact Marianne Diaz, Director of Outreach, for more information, or to discuss registering for this course through your organization.