Child Eye Health Counselor Training Programme

Capacity Building and Training

The Child Eye Health Counselor Training Programme is designed to introduce participants to core concepts and practical skills related to counseling within the context of paediatric eye care. With a person-centered approach, the course focuses on empowering caregivers, counselors, and support staff to engage empathetically and effectively with children and families.

Participants will learn how to differentiate counseling from other types of communication, apply active listening and supportive techniques, navigate ethical issues, and provide psychosocial support tailored to the emotional and cultural context of each child and family.

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Course Objectives

Develop a clear understanding of what counseling is and how it differs from advice or instruction
Introduce core counseling skills including active listening, empathy, communication, and support
Recognize and interpret both verbal and non-verbal communication
Explore ethical issues and build awareness of the need for an ethical framework in counseling
Promote self-awareness, personal reflection, and growth among counselors-in-training
Offer experiential learning through role plays and practical exercises

Expected Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

Engage confidently in discussions, reflections, and counseling skills practice
Understand counseling as a structured process, not just casual advice
Define the role of a counselor through the lens of person-centered care
Apply and assess core counseling attitudes and communication techniques
Reflect on their own motives, strengths, values, and limitations as counselors
Describe ethical standards and understand ethical challenges in a counseling context