Certificate course in Counselling tools and Techniques

A one-week winter class on Counselling Tools & Techniques aims to equip participants with foundational skills like active listening, empathy, and effective questioning, using tools such as mindfulness, role-playing, and goal-setting (SMART goals) to foster client self-awareness, emotional regulation, and problem-solving, all within a framework of building trust and promoting growth. Key objectives include mastering core skills, understanding assessment tools (like interviews, observations), applying interventions (mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT basics), and learning ethical boundaries for practical application in short-term settings.

Duration

1 Week

Skill Level

Beginner

Starts From:

24/03/2026

Category

Management And Finance

Overview

Counselling plays a vital role in promoting mental health, emotional well-being, and personal development across educational, clinical, and organizational settings. The 7 Days Certification Course on Counselling Tools & Techniques is a comprehensive, skill-oriented program designed to provide participants with a strong foundation in essential counselling concepts, practical tools, and evidence-based techniques.

This course focuses on developing core counselling competencies such as effective communication, active listening, assessment skills, and therapeutic intervention strategies. Participants will gain hands-on exposure to commonly used counselling tools and techniques that support individuals in managing stress, emotional difficulties, interpersonal conflicts, academic challenges, and life transitions.

The program integrates theoretical understanding with practical demonstrations, role-plays, case discussions, and guided practice sessions, enabling participants to apply counselling skills confidently in real-world situations. Emphasis is placed on ethical practice, professional boundaries, and culturally sensitive counselling approaches.

  • Promote Self-Awareness & Regulation: Help clients understand their emotions and develop coping strategies.
  • Understand the Counselling Process: Learn stages, confidentiality, and ethical boundaries.
  • Facilitate Personal Growth: Empower clients to overcome challenges and enhance well-being.
  • Goal Setting: Teach clients to set Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound (SMART) goals for personal growth.
  • To define counselling as a helping profession.
  • To Describe the characteristics of counselling relationship.To Elucidate the barriers to communication which affects therapy adversely.
  •  To Analyse the core characteristics and dimensions of an effective counsellor.


Our Trainers

Dr. Ganesh Narayanan

Dr. N Ganesh, FICER, Dean R & D, Sanjeev Agrawal Global Educational University Bhopal, M.P, India.

Ex - Consultant Oncogenetics, Head & Senior Scientist, Dept. of Research, Jawaharlal Nehru Cancer Hospital & Research Centre, since 1996.

He was awarded Ph.D. in Anatomy (Medicine) from Gandhi Medical College, Bhopal in 2002. He got trained from AIIMS New Delhi (Clinical & Molecular Genetics, Research Methodology), TATA Memorial Mumbai (Cancer Genetic), St. Johns Medical College Bangalore (Clinical Genetic), Kidwai Institute of Oncology Bangalore (Cancer Genetic), Kasturba Medical College Manipal (Radiation Biology), South West Foundation for Biomedical Research, San Antonio, USA in association with Anthropological Society of India (Molecular Genetic) & Beckman Coulter USA/India (Immunophenotyping).

He discovered active constituents against Skin Melanoma from Water Hyacinth (Jal Kumbhi). He also formulated herbal tea without sugar and tea leaves to reduce side effects of radiation and chemotherapy. I got patent for his formulation (Radiation Protector) extracted from Alpinia (Wild Zinger).

He am the first in the World to develop in-vivo Orthotopic Colon Tumor and metastasis Colon Tumor model in mice for targeted anti-cancer drug delivery.

He had an experience of working as Member Secretary of Institutional Ethics Committee for JNCHRC, Bhopal from 2000 and 2016. He is a Chairman of Institutional Ethics Committee of People’s Dental Academic since 2015.

He has completed 21 clinical and preclinical trials. Three ongoing. These projects were funded by ICMR, DST, DBT, CSIR, MPCOST, MPBTC, Elli Lilly, Cadila, Novartis, Johnson & Johnson, and Apothecaries etc.

He had published 167 scientific publications with a total impact factor of 210.11. He has presented more than 108 scientific papers & 157 posters at International & National Conference.   Received 89 best paper and 72 best poster awards. Invited as Guest Speaker/Resource Person 840.

He guided 25 Ph.D & 300 Post graduate Dissertation Thesis. He is a registered Ph.D. Guide in Genetics, Biotechnology, Zoology, Life Sciences, and Pharmacology & Medicinal Chemistry from 7 National Universities.

He has received numerous International & National awards including Humboldt Kolleg Young Scientist appreciation Award (2003 Manipal, Udipi, Karnataka), State Best Scientist (Cancer Research 2013), VISWA (BHEL Society) award for Scientific contribution to state and Nation 2012,  UGC sponsored Best visiting fellow Award in Pharmacology, Panjab University, Chandigarh, Punjab twice 2010 and 2013.  Received Kadimey Millat Award for his contribution in the field of Cancer genetic diagnosis and Cancer Research in MP & CG. Eminent Scientist Award for Orthotopic tumor model by Rajeev Gandhi Group of Institutions (2014), Best Social worker Award in the field of Cancer awareness at Bundelkhand Vigyan Mela by MPCOST (2014). “Visiting Fellow Award” for best visiting faculty in Pharmaceutical Sciences of Panjab University, Chandigarh, Punjab. (2015), Excellence of service in the field of Cancer at Mandla Vigyan Mela by MPCOST (2015).  “Award of Appreciation” for the contribution in the field of Cancer Awareness by Bhopal Mela Samiti (2016) and “Award of Appreciation” for tobacco cessation programme by People’s Group, Bhopal, (2017).  “Outstanding Achievement Award” for the extra ordinary contribution in serving the society by BHEL education society Bhopal (2018). “ Gaurav Samman” for the untiring contribution in the field of Cancer Awareness by Parakaram Jansevi Sansthaan, Jago Bharat Abhiyan and Jago Bharat Chatr Sangathan of India, (2018). Sr. Scientist Award – ACAEE -2018.  Outstanding Achievement Award (2019) by Utsav Mela Samiti, Bhopal for cancer awareness.  “You Make a Difference award” (2020) by JNCHRC, Bhopal for outstanding performance throughout the tenure of service of 23 years at JNCHRC, Bhopal.  Received “Award of Appreciation” for talk on “Cancer Awareness and Anticancer Diet Awareness:  Myth to Fact” organized by UIPS, Panjab University (2020).  Received "Healthcare Research Award for Genetic Oncologist of the Year" at “Asia Healthcare Summit & Awards 2020organized by Asia Today Research & Media.  MJF LION A V Mahajan (North Bhopal) Award for the outstanding services in the field of “Genetic diagnosis and anti cancer diet awareness” 2020.  India Star Book of Record Awarded “India Star Personality Award 2020for the appreciable work in the field of Anatomy. International Association of LIONS Club Awarded Dr.Ganesh for selfless services to the society 2020.  At Constitutional Club of India, New Delhi by National Achievers Recognition Forum received National award for Cancer Awareness 2021.  Institute of Scholars Research Excellence Award for the quality of work in academic and research, 2021. Outstanding work in the field of Cancer Genetics & Male Infertility awarded by; Intellectual Peoples Foundation, 2021.  Received Pride of India Award- 2022 in recognition of sterling Merit Excellent Performance and outstanding contribution for the progress of the nation & worldwide at Constitutional Club of India, New Delhi by National Achievers Recognition Forum, 1st December, 2022Received “Excellence in Oncogenetics Award” in recognition of sterling Merit Excellent Performance and Out-standing contribution since 1996 in Central India in the field of Clinical Genetics and Oncogenetics in Bangkok Thailand, on 8th & 9th December, 2022 at an International Conference organized by “PRISAL- Pharmaceutical Royal International Society” & Co-hosted by “TIPA- Thai Industrial Pharmacist association” on ‘Expanding Multi-Disciplinary Approaches for Healthcare & Well-being’ at Ambassador Hotel, Bangkok Thailand.

He is a life member in following societies:  Indian Society of Human Genetics, Bhopal Haematology Society, Fellow Member - FICER (International Congress of Environmental Research), Society for Biosafety of India, Indian Fertility Society & The Cytometry Society of India

He had organized “Cancer Awareness Camps” on a regular basis and so far completed  2023 “Cancer and Anticancer Awareness Talks & Camps” throughout Bhopal and nearby places like Vidisha, Khurai, Raisen, Sagar, Rewa, Hoshangabad, Itarsi, Chindwara, Seoni Binaganj, Guna, Mandi Bamora, Sehore, Indore, Chatterpur, Damoh, Khajraho, Piperiya, Shuhagpur, Sarangpur, Panchmari and other remote villages of Madhya Pradesh, Chattisgarh, Punjab, Haryana, Jharkhand, Bihar, Jammu & Kashmir, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Maharashtra, Gujrat, Utter Pradesh, Telangna, Andhra Pradesh, Pudochery, Karnataka, Chandigarh .  The camps and talk were conducted Live and Virtual. He also conducts awareness talk on running trains and other public places.

He authored an International books on “Dermo Follicular Proliferation”- VDM Muller Publication, Germany & “Cytogenetic Variations in Bhopal Gas Tragedy Survivors” – Lambert Academic.

He am the only specialist in Diagnostic Clinical Genetics, Cancer Genetics, Genetic counselling in the entire Madhya Pradesh State and Chhattisgarh with special reference to Leukemia, Lymphoma, Multiple myeloma, Male infertility, Heritable diseases, Recurrent abortion, Sickle Cell Anaemia, Thalassemia.  

He designed Animal house (27 Nation Wide) and Biotechnology Lab (07 Nation Wide).

In addition to scientific background, Dr.Ganesh also received many more awards in Painting, Rangoli, Collage, Clay Modelling & Classical Dance.     

He visited Stockholm, Sweden to attend the investigator’s meeting for an International project Drug Trial on Locally Advanced Breast Cancer. Mauritius as a guest speaker in an “International conference on Environmental Research. He is also visited Dundee, Scotland to deliver a talk ‘Innovation in tumor biology and Role of biomarkers in time since death’.    

 

Dr. Deepa Ayachit
Dr. Shalini rajvaidhya

Shalini Rajvaidhya is a seasoned professional with 4.5 years of corporate experience, bringing strong industry insight into the learning environment. She has been serving as a Trainer at SAGE University, Bhopal for the past two years, where she actively contributes to student development through skill-based and experiential learning sessions. An author of a book on Communication Skills, she is deeply passionate about empowering individuals with effective communication and interpersonal abilities. In addition to her academic role, she regularly conducts training sessions with NGOs, extending her expertise to community development and social impact initiatives.

Dr. Manjulata Bhammarkar

CURRICULUM VITAE

 

 

Dr. Manjulata Bhammarkar

House Number – 48, Private Bijali Nagar Colony,

Govindpura Bhopal (M.P.)

Mobile No- 9009427257, 9589227257

Email: dr.[email protected]

 

Career Objective

 

To obtain a position of responsibilities that utilizes my skills and experience and keen to work in an environment where I can enrich my knowledge.

 

Work Experience                                                                                                                          

 

Position

Organization

Year [From –To]

Guest faculty

Makhanlal Chaturvedi University

Bhopal

From June 2024

Counsellor (Psychologist)

The sanskriti school Bhopal

From March  2024

Guest faculty

Prestige college Bhopal

From December 2023

Assistant Professor (Psychology)

 

SAM GLOBAL UNIVERSITY BHOPAL

From November 2022 to November 2023

Assistant Professor

(Psychology)

 

Christ College, Bhopal

From November 2020 to October  2022

Project head (school readiness project)

 

Parwarish NGO (Unicef)

15-12-21 to 15-03-22

Resource person

PSS CENTRAL INSTITUTE OF VOCATIONAL EDUCATION(Development of modules on fun–based learning activities for classes 6th to 8th )

6th to 10 December 2021

Counsellor (Psychologist)

Rishi convent high school Bhopal

1.4.2015 to 30.04.2017

Field Officer

Sarojini Naidu Government Girls P.G. Collage Bhopal project given by Rajaya Shiksha Kendra

1.11.2014 to 30.03.2015

 

    Assistant     Psychologist

RIMHAS Bhopal

01.10.2011 to 30.10.2014

 

Counsellor (Psychologist)

Jagrati higher secondary school Bhopal

01.07.2009 to 30.04.2011

Teacher

N. G. M. Jabalpur

01.07.2002 to 30.04.2008

 

Teacher

Saraswati Gyan Manjil Jabalpur

01.07.2000to 30.04.2002

 

Academic Qualifications

Degree

 

Major Field of Specialization

Institution/ University

 

Year of Passing

 

M. A.

Economics

Ignou

Pursuing M.A from Ignou

Diploma

P.G.diploma in guidance and counselling

Barkatullah University, Bhopal

2021

Ph..D.

Specific Learning Disability

Barkatullah University, Bhopal

2020

M.Phil.

Psychology

Barkatullah University, Bhopal

2012

M.A.

Clinical Psychology

Barkatullah University,  Bhopal

2011

M.A.

 

Hindi

Rani Duravati University, Jabalpur

2005

B.A.

 

Political Science, Sociology, Economics

Rani Duravati University, Jabalpur

2003

12th

 

Arts

M.P. Board, Bhopal

2000

10th

All general subjects

M.P. Board, Bhopal

1998

 

Extra curricular

  • Diploma in education (2005).
  • ITI in Data entry operator & Computer Application (2006-07).
  • I took a career sessions, worked on a CWSN (identification checklist for children with special needs) at JNV Shyampur Sehore.

 

 

Personal Skills

  • Comprehensive problem solving ability.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skill.

Papers Published

 

  • Published paper on “Revolutionizing Education: The Technological Transformation of Teaching, Learning, and Assessment” in Proceedings (ISBN: 978-81-965372-7-2).
  • Published paper on more than a century of L. D. in research guru national journal.
  • Published paper on identification of Dyslexia in Govt. primary schools in IJRAR International journal.

 

 Papers Presented

  • Research paper presented in 7th APSPA International Conference organized by St. Xavier’s college, MAPUSA, Goa on “Impact of artificial intelligence on the Psychologist’s Practices” held on, 6th March to 8th March 2025.
  • Research paper presented in One day National webinar on “importance and possibilities of technology in education” organized by Govt. college shahpur Betul M.P. held on 30th May 2024.
  • Research paper presented in National seminar organized by Govt. girl’s college Sehore (M.P.) on personality development through physical education, sports & yoga held on 15th February 2019.
  • Poster presentation in international seminar organized by Sant Hirdaram College Bhopal on Role of yoga & naturopathy held on 2019.
  • Research paper presented in National seminar organized by Sri Sathay Sai college on quality enhancement in higher education institutions held on 23 -24 march, 2019.

 

 

Workshops & Seminars

 

  • Participated in 7th APSPA International Conference Goa Themed "AI and the Future of School Psychology and Education, 6th March to 8th March 2025.
  • Participated in five day faculty workshop on “Capacity building and skill enhancement for college staff” held on 23th to 28th January 2023 organized by Govt. shahpur college Betul.
  • Participated in five day faculty development programme on “Capacity building for new age strategies in higher education” held on 16th to 20th January 2023 organized by Govt. shahpur college Betul.
  • Participated in 2 days Intensive Bootcamp on Emotional wellbeing and Happiness counsel India New Delhi.
  • Participated in national seminar on rethinking wellbeing conference organized by Barkatullah University 2012.
  • Participated in 10th National Childhood Disability Conference - 2014 Supported by Department of social Justice and Persons with Disability Welfare, women & Child Development, National Health Mission, Indian Academy of Pediatrics, held on 1st& 2nd November 2014.
  • Participated in Workshop organized by Manskutir, RIMHASP (Ltd) on ‘counseling skills’ held on 23rd to 25th October 2015
  • Participated international seminar on the rights of persons with disabilities act 2016 “A paradigm shift in the perceptions of person with disabilities in india” organized by Digdarshika institute of rehabilitation & research Bhopal held on 2nd& 3rd February 2018.
  • Participated international webinar on the “Women’s Mental Health & Well Being” organized by Sarojini Naidu Govt. P.G. Autonomous college, Shivaji Nagar Bhopal & sponsored by UGC held on 20th  February 2021.
  •  Participated in15 days online national workshop on mindfulness based gratitude therapy organized by psyuni trust at Srinagar (Garhwal) Uttarakhand from 01-01-18 to 15- 01-18.

 

Area of interest

 

  • Teaching Psychology, Hindi, Economics, Organization Behavior
  • Research.
  • Counseling.

 

Personal Details

 

Language Known: Hindi, English, Marathi

Husband Name:             Mr. Sandeep Bhammarkar

Permanent address:        House number- 48, Private Bijali Nagar Colony

Govindpura Bhopal (M.P.) 462023

Marital:                          Married

Nationality:          Indian

 

 

Declaration

 

          I hereby declare that the information given above is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.

 

Date:

 

Dr. Manjulata Bhammarkar


Modules

Day One:  Introduction to Counselling

    1.  Nature and Definition and Goals of Counselling
    2. Characteristics of a Counseling Relationship
    3.  Reasons for Seeking Counselling
    4.  Use of Counselling Skills as Part of many Professions
    5. Characteristics of an Effective Counsellor

Day Second: Concept of Counselling techniques

  1. Introduction to Counseling Techniques.
  2. Core Counseling Skills.
  3. Communication Techniques in Counseling
  4. Basic Approaches Used in Counseling
  5. Techniques for Special Counseling Situations
  6. Ethical Use of Counseling Techniques

Day Third: Core Dimensions of an Effective Counselor

  1. Genuineness, Realness or Congruence
  2. Unconditional Positive Regard.
  3. Empathic Understanding.
  4. Congruence.
  5. Stages of the Counselling Process

Day Fourth: Dimensions of an Effective Counselor and Effective Therapeutic Relationship

  1. Therapeutic Value.
  2. Therapeutic Climate.
  3. Barriers to Communication.
  4. Shared Agreement of Goals in Therapy.
  5. Integrate Humor in Relationship

 

 

 

Day Fifth: Laws Human Behavior and Types of Individuals

  1. Introduction to Human Behavior.
  2. Basic Laws and Principles of Human Behavior.
  3. Psychological Factors Influencing Behavior.
  4. Classification Based on Personality.
  5. Classification Based on Temperament.
  6. Classification Based on Behavior Patterns.
  7. Classification Based on Emotional Characteristics.

 

Day Sixth: Counselling Tools

  1. Self-assessment techniques.
  2. SWOT Analysis.
  3. Fish & Bowl Techniques.
  4. JOWHARI Window
  5. Transactional Analysis
  6. Tree of dis-satisfaction & Satisfaction

Outcomes

A one-week winter course on Counseling Tools & Techniques aims for participants to master core skills like active listening, empathy, rapport-building, and open-ended questioning, understand basic theories (Person-Centered, CBT), and practice applying techniques (goal-setting, reflection) through role-plays, leading to enhanced self-awareness, better communication, and practical skills for facilitating client growth and positive behavioral change. A one-week winter course on Counseling Tools & Techniques aims for participants to master core skills like active listening, empathy, rapport-building, and open-ended questioning, understand basic theories (Person-Centered, CBT), and practice applying techniques (goal-setting, reflection) through role-plays, leading to enhanced self-awareness, better communication, and practical skills for facilitating client growth and positive behavioral change. 



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