Co-Counselling International (UK)

Teaching Co-Counselling

A checklist for apprentices

1. Facilitation Skills
2. Understanding of Group Dynamics
3. Class Design
4. Co-counseling Skills list

1. Facilitation Skills

1. Leading Opening and Closing Circles
2. Using humor
3. Getting and staying present during challenging situations
4. Facilitating Group Time
5. Using present situations for teaching and healing
6. Handling disruptive patterns
7. Understanding distinctions between client, counselor, and teacher roles.

2. Understanding of Group Dynamics

1. Creating safety
2. Creating a culture of validation (positive regard, mutual respect)
3. Recognizing and managing group energy level & pace and intensity
4. Confidentiality
5. Generating enthusiasm, lightness, fun

3. Class Design

1. Creating a class plan with
2. The purpose clearly defined
3. Logical flow of skill-building
4. Balancing structure and flexibility in carrying out class plan

4. Co-counseling Skills list

1. New and Goods
2. Validations
3. Contracts
4. Present Time
5. What's on Top
6. Confidentiality
7. Socializing and Sexualizing
8. Touch/Hugs
9. Scanning
10. Discharge
11. Restimulation
12. Pattern Identification
13. I.D. Checks
14. Life Action
15. Direction Setting
16. Direction Holding
17. Interventions
18. Random Pleasant Memories
19. Two Pillow Technique
20. Role Play
21. Conflict Resolution
22. Closure

* Co-counseling Teachers of Northeastern USA: Statement of Purpose