Marriage and Family Therapy Program Offered at Kenya Association of Professional Counsellors

Certificate 1 month Fulltime Fee: on application Intake: Ongoing

Certificate (Accredited by: Kenya Association of Professional Counsellors)

About Marriage and Family Therapy Certificate program.

This Certificate in Marriage & Family Therapy course is open to people who are interested in developing professional counselling skills in marriage and family therapy.

The course is either one-month full-time or 3-months part-time held in the evenings. Each course has a group of twelve participants facilitated by 2 professionally qualified trainers. The use of the internet is an integral part of the course and participants will be provided with their own webspace.

During the course participants are encouraged to actively contribute to the learning environment. At the end of the course participants submit a video recording of a counselling session which gives evidence of their practical skills. A written commentary accompanies the recording, describing how the theories of counselling are utilised during the session.

Participants who successfully satisfy the course objectives are awarded a KAPC’s certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy.

Entry requirements for Marriage and Family Therapy

  • Minimum KCSE C-
  • Certificate, Diploma, Higher Diploma or above qualification
  • Counselling work experience involving couples and families.

Marriage and Family Therapy Course Subjects

This Certificate in Marriage & Family Therapy course is both theoretical and practical. The theoretical aspects are based upon the psychological theories that form the foundation of marriage and family therapy. Contemporary marriage and family issues are explored and explained using various theoretical models.

The practical aspects focus on self-exploration and self-awareness. Participants reflect upon their life experiences in order to gain a better understanding of “who they are”.

The practical skills and techniques of counselling are developed in groups of three participants. These small groups give ample opportunity for participants to learn and practice counselling skills and techniques.

About Kenya Association of Professional Counsellors

Kenya Association of Professional Counsellors (KAPC) is a registered Non-governmental organization. It was registered in 1990 and has 3 major functions:

  • Membership association
  • Counselling services
  • Academic training courses

Membership Association

KAPC invites people with an active interest in counselling to join. Members benefit from a range of activities and ... read more