Certificate in Crisis Intervention and Counselling
Psychology
A course by
The Career Academy
Learn best practices in times of crisis and gain key skills in crisis intervention and counselling with this industry-accredited online certificate.
NZ$1,609
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Understand how crises occur and develop
Explain the processes and mechanisms behind various types of crises and how individuals and groups are affected.
Apply crisis intervention and counselling strategies
Identify and apply core strategies, techniques, and best practices to assist individuals in crisis situations.
About This Course
The Certificate in Crisis Intervention and Counselling is designed to equip students with foundational knowledge and practical skills for understanding, assessing, and responding to crises. The course covers theories of crisis and trauma, family and developmental crises, PTSD, addiction, legal and ethical issues in crisis counselling, and specific strategies for immediate and ongoing support. Students will also gain insights into mental health, youth psychology, family dynamics, and practical approaches to stress, resilience, and communication. The programme is 100% online and industry-accredited, offering unlimited tutor support and dedicated career coaching.
Course Content
- Foundations of Crisis Counselling
- Assessment and Immediate Response
- Crisis Intervention Strategies
- Special Populations in Crisis Counselling
- Crisis Counselling in Specific Contexts
- Legal and Ethical Issues in Crisis Counselling
- Crisis Counselling Techniques and Modalities
- Developing Crisis Response Programmes
- Mental Health Awareness
- PTSD and trauma
- Drug addiction and substance misuse
- Family crises
- Youth psychology and child development
- Abnormal psychology
- Stress management
- Effective communication and emotional resilience
Build towards these roles
Crisis Support WorkerCrisis Helpline OperatorMental Health Support WorkerCommunity Support WorkerPeer Support FacilitatorCase Management AssistantEmergency Response AssistantWellbeing Programme AssistantYouth Crisis Support WorkerReferral and Intake CoordinatorYouth Worker
The Career Academy is here to transform your future. As an internationally recognised online education provider, they partner with industry to deliver courses that are practical, flexible, and designed to get results. With expert tutors, a 4.8/5 star student rating, and graduates in New Zealand, Australia, Ireland and the UK, The Career Academy has already helped over 25,000 learners each year gain the skills, confidence, and qualifications to take their next step. You could be next.
