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Becoming Self-Responsible During Professional Counsellor Training: The Personal Journey Students Undertake

Many people exist in a state of perpetually searching for reasons why their lives are a particular way. They may wonder why their relationships are not as strong as they might like, or why their career isn’t fulfilling. It’s common for this to lead an individual to externalize perceived...
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The Process of Addiction Explained for Addictions Counselling Students

Addiction is a widespread problem that affects many Canadians and their families. In fact, approximately 20 per cent of the population—or one in every five Canadians—will struggle with addiction or mental health (Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, 2017). The process of addiction can happen...
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Rhodes Wellness College Counselling Centre: Inexpensive Counselling and Coaching for Everyone

Counselling and coaching services can be expensive, and those costs can sometimes affect those who need it most. Clients might delay getting the care they need, or might forgo counselling or coaching altogether. Fortunately, for members of the local Vancouver community, affordable counselling and...
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Which Model is best for Counsellor Training? Experiential Learning vs. Traditional Academic Models

There are generally two learning models used in today’s educational system. They are “experiential” and “academic”. Experiential learning provides opportunities for immersive, hands-on learning through activities, work experience, projects, and problem solving. Traditional academic models...
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Clearing Your Internal Clutter: Why Personal Healing Is a Vital Part of Counsellor Training

Counsellors play a vital role in their clients’ lives by helping them gain perspective on and heal from past events. In order to help their future clients, though, student counsellors need to undergo their own personal healing before starting their career. If you’re considering becoming a...
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Financing Your Counselling Training Program in Vancouver

Your education is one of the biggest and most significant investments you can make. For students pursuing counsellor training, the benefits of such an investment are many. Not only does counselling training set you on a rewarding path of self-discovery and fulfillment, but it also opens the door to...
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Thinking of becoming a Counsellor? Spiritual Wellness Concepts for the Professional Counsellor in Training

Physical, mental, and emotional health are important elements of wellbeing, but they are not the only considerations. Spirituality, or “the quality of being concerned with the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things,” (Oxford Living Dictionaries, n.d.) is an...
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Wellness Counselling as a Career: A Look Into This Rewarding Career for Those Considering Counsellor Training Courses

The concept of wellness is becoming increasingly popular, and with good reason. Wellness of body, mind, emotions, and spirit is essential to leading a healthy, happy, and balanced life. In fact, from 2013 to 2015, the wellness industry grew by 10.6 per cent to a staggering $3.72 trillion, creating...
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Is Addictions Counselling Training Right for You?

Choosing whether to pursue a career as an addictions counsellor is a big decision. Becoming an Addictions Counsellor is a challenging career choice. However, for the right individual who is propelled by passion, dedication and commitment, this kind of work can be extremely rewarding. Good addictions...
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3 Drug Relapse Signs to Watch for After Your Addictions Counsellor Courses

Becoming an addictions counsellor is an extremely rewarding career choice. Not only do you get to help clients out of one of their darkest times, but you also help them regain their confidence, zest for life, and enjoyment of activities they once loved. As professional addictions counsellors know...
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Accreditation & Recognition

Rhodes Wellness College has been delivering education since 1996, establishing connections within the industries we and our students serve. Committed to maintaining high standards and safeguarding public trust, our programs are accredited and recognized by leading associations that uphold stringent educational standards, ensuring excellence and competency in coaching, counselling, nutrition, registered massage therapy, animal-assisted wellness therapy and wellness. Please click here to learn more about our accreditation and the recognition we have earned in the field.



  • PTIRU
  • EQA
  • Imagine
  • CPCA
  • ACCT
  • CMTCA



  • PTIRU
  • EQA
  • Imagine
  • CPCA
  • ACCT

Rhodes Wellness College is regulated by the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills.

Designated B.C. Private Training Institutions Branch & Shield Design mark is a certification mark owned by the Government of British Columbia and used under licence. To view our college’s PTIRU “Designation Certificate”, please click here