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      University of Florida

      Healing with the Arts

      Skills you'll gain: Journals, Music, Performing Arts, Mindfulness, Compassion, Empowerment, Storytelling, Personal Development, Liberal Arts, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Writing, Overcoming Obstacles

      4.6
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Conflict Management For Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Negotiation, Emotional Intelligence, De-escalation Techniques, Active Listening, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Composure, Tactfulness, Expectation Management, Social Skills, Collaboration, Brainstorming, Verbal Communication Skills, Interviewing Skills, Empathy, Communication, Follow Through, Strategic Planning, Contingency Planning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Toronto

      Mental Health and Resilience for Healthcare Workers

      Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Stress Management, Mental Health, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Psychiatric And Mental Health Nursing, Compassion, Mindfulness, Positive Behavior Support, Psychology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      493 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Alberta

      Workplace Psychological Health and Safety

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Stress Management, Resilience, Leadership and Management, Mental Health, People Management, Personal Development, Leadership, Business Leadership, Team Leadership, Culture Transformation, Self-Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Trustworthiness, Employee Engagement, Professional Development, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Communication

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      American Psychological Association

      Discover Yourself, Build Relationships, and Navigate Groups

      Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Relationship Building, Psychology, Self-Motivation, Relationship Management, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Rapport Building, Cultural Diversity, Behavior Management, Behavioral Economics, Goal Setting, Sociology, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Social Sciences, Interpersonal Communications, Scientific Methods, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, Research

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Integrative Health and Medicine

      Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Compassion, Patient Evaluation, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Patient Safety, Stress Management, Drug Interaction, Health Policy, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Treatment, Self-Awareness, Mental Health, Treatment Planning, Pharmacology, Health Assessment, Healthcare Ethics, Health Care, Mental Health Therapies, Clinical Leadership, Clinical Research

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Positive Psychology: Resilience Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Optimism, Positivity, Growth Mindedness, Self-Awareness, Adaptability, Stress Management, Mindfulness, Relationship Building, Communication

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Imperial College London

      Health Coaching Conversations

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Education And Counseling, Motivational Interviewing, Coaching, Goal Setting, Patient Treatment, Health Care, Empowerment, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Time Management, Active Listening, Relationship Building

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      107 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Wesleyan University

      Schizophrenia

      Skills you'll gain: Psychiatry, Pharmacology, Psychosocial Assessments, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Mental Health, Psychotherapy, Neurology, Psychological Evaluations, Biology, Medical Imaging

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Geneva

      A life with ADHD

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Skills, Mental Concentration, Behavior Management, Mental and Behavioral Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychiatry, Human Development, Psychological Evaluations, Working With Children, Psychotherapy, Family Medicine, Child Development, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Case Western Reserve University

      Conversations That Inspire: Coaching Learning, Leadership and Change

      Skills you'll gain: Coaching, Active Listening, Empathy, Organizational Change, Leadership Development, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, Change Management, Neurology, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Stress Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      352 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      American Psychological Association

      Depressive and Bipolar Disorders

      Skills you'll gain: Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health Therapies, Psychiatry, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health, Psychotherapy, Cultural Diversity, Behavioral Health, Psychology, Crisis Intervention, Pharmacotherapy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular counselling courses

    • Healing with the Arts: University of Florida
    • Conflict Management For Everyone: Arizona State University
    • Mental Health and Resilience for Healthcare Workers: University of Toronto
    • Workplace Psychological Health and Safety: University of Alberta
    • Discover Yourself, Build Relationships, and Navigate Groups: American Psychological Association
    • Integrative Health and Medicine: University of Minnesota
    • Positive Psychology: Resilience Skills: University of Pennsylvania
    • Health Coaching Conversations: Imperial College London
    • Schizophrenia: Wesleyan University
    • A life with ADHD: University of Geneva

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