Indigenous and Northern Counselling

The Indigenous and Northern Counselling Skills Program provides the knowledge and skills required to provide guidance and support in a culturally proficient and professional way for Indigenous and northern peoples. All courses reflect Indigenous worldviews, ways of knowing, and culture. Theories of healing and health also include Cognitive Behavioural, Strengths Based, and Solution Focused Counselling.

Courseloads

This certificate training includes 10 required and 2 elective courses as well as a final 50 hour skills practice placement.

Courses include:
ABS.1001 Waskawimakanwa Mecimwaci Isihtwawina
EDU.1105 Promoting Balance & Wellness for Healthy Lifestyle
CNS.1000 Introduction to Counselling: Assisting Aboriginal Peoples’ Healing Journey

CNS.1010 Effective Communications in Counselling
CNS.1020 Professional and Ethical Guidelines for Counselling Practice
ART.1140 Practical Skills: Assessment & Intervention
CNS.1030 Addictions and Aboriginal Communities

CNS.1040 Residential School Impacts and the Healing Journey
CNS.1050 Working with Families
CNS.1060 Working with Groups
CNS. 1070 Counselling in Aboriginal Communities

Electives: (2 of the following)

CNS.1080 Counselling in Aboriginal Schools

CNS. 1090 Crisis Intervention in Aboriginal Schools

CNS.1100 Academic & Career Counselling

CNS.1110 Elder Teachings in Aboriginal Languages

CNS.1120 Supporting Instructors of Students with Exceptionalities

CNS.1130 Bullying in Schools

CNS.1140 Suicide prevention & Intervention

Practicum: (50 hours)

CNS.1200 Counselling Skills Applied Practice

Contact

For more information about the Indigenous and Northern Counselling Skills Certificate Program, please contact:

Susan Flett-Young, Program Coordinator
Indigenous and Northern Counselling Skills Certificate Program
University College of the North
The Pas Campus
Phone: (204) 627-8802 (messages only)

sflettyoung@ucn.ca