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ADVANCED STUDY MAJOR

Abuse Counselling

Unfortunately, in today's society there is an increasing need for counsellor support for individuals and families who are victims of different forms of abuse. The Abuse Counselling Advanced Study Major provides a comprehensive insight into the subject of abuse and teaches the counsellor to deal with sensitive Abuse issues in a professional and practical manner.

Topics covered in this Advanced Study Major include:

  • Defining different types of abuse and exploring the societal myths about abuse and abuse survivors

  • Exploring partner abuse and domestic violence along with common intervention methods and programs

  • The ethical and legal challenges and stresses of the role of abuse counsellor and how to address these challenges

  • How to develop a trusting relationship with clients who have been abused

  • Therapeutic techniques and approaches are explored

  • Recognising when to refer clients who have suffered abuse to another professional, and

  • Working with perpetrators of abuse.

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Online, Self-paced

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60 to 80 Hours

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1 Unit

Why study an Advanced Study Major

Advanced Study Majors (ASMs) are advanced learning programs in topical areas of mental health practice. They can be undertaken in addition to our Diploma of Counselling. There is no limit on the number of Advanced Study Majors you can undertake.

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ASMs are deep dives into contemporary areas of practice. Each ASM is approximately 60 to 80-hours of learning. They provide you with a higher level of practical and theoretical knowledge in a specialised field of counselling*.

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You can enrol in an ASM at the time you enrol into the Diploma of Counselling, or at any subsequent time. The advantage of early enrolment in an ASM is that studies can be completed concurrently with your Diploma.

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ASMs can be studied entirely online. Learning material, including comprehensive workbook and lecture videos, is accessible from your student learning portal (My.AIPC). Assessments are online by multiple-choice. ASMs are supported by our academic team via all usual methods.

*Please note that whilst the Advanced Study Majors are highly relevant to specialty areas in counselling practise, by nature they do not form a part of the accredited curriculum.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, as ASM’s are comprehensive specialist programs, they pre-suppose a foundational knowledge of counselling and mental health.

No, as a student or graduate of our Diploma of Counselling, you can enrol in as many ASM’s as you like.

Yes, ASM’s can be studied alongside your Diploma of Counselling.

When you enrol in ASM’s, the course learning material, including comprehensive workbook and lecture videos, are made available in your student learning portal (My.AIPC).

ASM’s are assessed by multiple-choice, and supported by our academic team via all usual methods. The pass rate for ASM’s is 70%. As the assessment is competency-based, if you don’t pass on your first try, you can review, save and re-submit your answers (there are no re-attempt limits).

When you successfully complete an ASM you will receive an internationally-verifiable Digital Badge as well as a downloadable CPD Certificate of Attainment. These are made available student learning portal (My.AIPC).

All ASM’s come with a 30-day money back guarantee.

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30-Day Money Back Guarantee

If you're not satisfied we'll give you your money back.


Zero Risk

Your enrolment comes with a guarantee that empowers you to enrol risk-free. if, for any reason whatsoever you decide you do not want to proceed with your course within 30-day, we will give you a 100%, no questions asked, money back guarantee.