Fieldwork is essential for those looking to become registered professional counsellors. Throughout training at Rhodes Wellness College, students in our Professional Counselling Diploma program complete rigorous and comprehensive courses that explore the theories and methods behind counselling. At...
More and more, the significance of life coaching in improving healthy lifestyle behaviours has been acknowledged and promoted by the public and the medical world alike (Olsen & Nesbitt 2010). As a certified Life Coach, you will build collaborative and supportive relationships with your clients,...
Nutrition recommendations vary depending on the source and the individual, which makes it hard for any nutrition guidelines to be universally true (Wiss, 2021). Nutritional needs are different between individuals, so any guidelines may be altered in order for someone to meet their nutritional...
If you’re considering becoming a registered professional counsellor, then you may want to think about how you would approach care for a client suffering from perfectionist tendencies. Sometimes perfectionism seeps into the everyday lives of individuals, making it difficult for them to function in...
Many factors should be considered when assessing the mental and physical health of individuals in a counselling setting (Wiss, 2022). Various determinants of health have an impact on the current state of individuals, including income, education, past experiences, and much more. Even those...
Retirement is generally viewed as a happy, relaxing time for most people. It is seen as the “golden years” by many, and the ability to finally enjoy the fruits of lifelong labour (Schimelpfening, 2021). However, many individuals entering retirement, or throughout various times of their...
Alcohol consumption is a common activity among adults around the world. A survey of 139.8 million people aged 12 and older found that 51% had drunk alcohol within the last month (The Recovery Village, 2022). With such high consumption rates and often not enough education on the possible risks and...
Counsellors are required to get creative with their clients, knowing that cookie-cutter techniques don’t necessarily work for every individual client and situation. Counsellors are encouraged to use a number of different skills, including active listening and critical thinking, to adapt to each...