Throughout this course, students acquire the fundamental abilities to conduct effective interviewing and counselling sessions. They will analyze the significance of ethics, values, and self-awareness, as well as the skills, processes, and potential challenges of counselling. Additionally, they will explore the evidence-based treatment approach for inspiring clients and review the Canadian health and social service structures that contribute to the unique Canadian Counseling environment. What will you learn: Understand professional ethics, core values, limitations, and skill versatility required for counselling services in Canada. Overcome listening barriers, practice active listening, and strongly grasp non-verbal communication. Be able to negotiate various types of contracts, including relationship, anticipatory, and work contracts. Identify key variables for violence risk assessment and understand the importance of debriefing critical incidents for safety. Have a thorough understanding of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), including its structure, use, and limitations. Describe the characteristics of major mental disorders such as schizophrenia, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, and personality disorders, as well as appropriate treatment options for each.