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How to Prepare for Your First Clinical Week in Clinical Counselling Training

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...

The Group Coaching Model: A Guide for Your Life Coach Career

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,...

In Nutritionist School? A Look at the Effects of Processed Foods on the Body

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...

How to Work With Perfectionist Clients as a Registered Professional Counsellor

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...

The Relationship Between Nutrition & Trauma for Those in Nutritionist College

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...

3 Ways You Can Support Clients Through Retirement During Your Life Coach Career

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...

Identifying an Alcohol Problem After Addictions Counsellor Training

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...

Adding Creativity to Sessions During Your Counsellor Therapist Career

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...