In this course, students will be introduced to considerations involved in astrological counseling as a profession, and to the process of working on communication issues with clients, including organizing a session, delivering content, ethical issues and referral strategies.

Instructor: Karen McCauley
10-week course
Term begins April 5, 2021
Live begin Saturday, April 10 at 9:00 pm Pacific/12:00 Eastern

Students will work to develop the skills required to be an effective astrologer. Students examine listening skills, body language, facial expression, differences between therapy and counseling, ways to define personal scope of practice, recognizing and working with transference/countertransference and defenses plus dependency and boundary issues encountered in astrological sessions.

Through completing designated readings and assignments, actively participating in discussion forums, internet conferences, and written assignments, the student will:

• Understand the differences between astrological counseling and other healing and helping modalities.
• Understand the importance of and learn how to use specific listening, focusing and communication skills integral to successful counseling interactions.
• Learn how to develop specific parameters for counseling sessions.
• Locate basic relationship needs and potential in the natal chart.
• Practice with and understand different approaches to dealing with ethical dilemmas inherent in counseling.

Required books can be found at

https://www.keplercollege.org/index.php/required-m...

Registrations made after 4 PM on Friday will be processed the following Monday (excluding holidays).