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A Brief Introduction to the Gottman Method for Relationship Counselling

As an aspiring counsellor, understanding the various therapeutic approaches to counselling can help you determine when to best take advantage of each technique’s benefits. For example, if you are looking to pursue a career in relationship counselling, then becoming familiar with the Gottman Method...
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3 Counselling Microskills to Use With Clients After Clinical Counsellor Training

Enhancing communication with clients is an essential part of clinical counselling training that will help you succeed in your career. Self-reflection will play an important role in developing your counselling skills. With this in mind, paying close attention to which skills you have mastered and...
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A Guide to Running Family Sessions for Those With Addictions Counsellor Training

While the symptoms may only be present within an individual, it’s often said that addiction is a family disease (Murry, 2022). One family member’s addiction will likely affect the family unit as a whole, and genetics, generational trauma, unresolved resentment and tension within the family can...
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4 Tips for Conducting Online Sessions in Your Counsellor Therapist Career

The COVID-19 global pandemic disrupted the lives of people across the globe, as governments urged their citizens to slow the spread of the virus by limiting as much social interaction as possible. Job loss, changes in relationships, and forced social isolation led to a quarter of Canadians...
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How to Help Clients Experiencing Prolonged Grief Disorder With a Professional Counselling Diploma

As an aspiring professional counsellor, it’s important that you become familiar with the ways you can help grief-stricken clients, especially those suffering from Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD). While many people turn to their primary physicians as individuals they can trust with their symptoms of...
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Addressing Anger in Relationships: A Brief Guide for Your Career as a Counsellor

While many people try to suppress anger, it’s actually a natural human emotion that can be healthy to express in the right ways. If you’re pursuing a counsellor therapist career, then you may encounter clients who struggle with excessive anger or expressing their anger in unhealthy ways within...
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A Look at the Types of Drug Rehab Programs for Those in Addiction Counsellor Training

Addiction recovery is a challenge for any individual, no matter what stage of their recovery they are on. Often, this process affects more than just the recovering addict, bringing their family, friends, and support systems into the situation (Lautieri, 2022). Anyone with an emotional involvement in...
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Engaging New Clients in the First Session as a Clinical Counsellor

Studies show that over one-third of people who receive counselling do not return after their first visit (Simon et al., 2012). These statistics can be very discouraging, especially for clinical counsellors who are just beginning their careers. Every counsellor has their personal style and...
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Addictions Counsellor Training: The Link Between Depression and Substance Abuse

Addictions counsellors have an important role in our society. Overall, they address consistent hardships with depression and substance misuse. While all individuals experience highs and lows in life, clinical depression can last for weeks, months, or years, and begins to interfere with all aspects...
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In Addictions Counsellor Training? A Look at the Environmental Risk Factors for Developing an Addiction

Substance abuse disorders are a common public health concern across North America, as well as internationally (Mennis, 2016). Bringing awareness to the environmental factors that have been shown to increase risk of these disorders could play a role in mitigating the number of individuals they...
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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