◢◤【Adopting Latest Research】Learn the Psychology of "Encouragement" and Unlock Your Potential and That of Others with the "Psychology of Encouragement and Counseling Course" Integrating Positive Psychology, Adlerian Psychology, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Held Online!

Psychology of Courage and Encouragement Counseling Course

The Coaching Psychology Association and the Positive Psychology Counselor Association will hold the "New Type Psychology of Encouragement and Counseling Course (Encouragement Counseling Course)" online, based on the latest psychological research.

◆【Details & Application】◆

https://positive-counselor.org/event/encourage/

In modern society, many people face challenges such as "not being able to take the first step" due to anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, relationship problems, and career uncertainty.

What is Courage in Psychotherapy?

This course integrates scientifically-backed approaches such as positive psychology, Adlerian psychology, cognitive behavioral therapy, clinical psychology, and cognitive neuroscience (neuro-counseling) to practically learn "Encouragement."

Fostering the "ability to encourage oneself" and the "ability to encourage others" is an important psychological skill required in all settings, including education, healthcare, welfare, corporations, and local communities.

Why is "Encouragement" Needed Now?

The reason courage is necessary in counseling is not simply to "become more positive." In psychology and counseling theory, courage is positioned as a "psychological resource for change."

1. To confront one's own problems

In counseling, there are times when one must confront emotions and events that have been avoided.

For example:

Trauma Loss experiences Failure or setbacks Interpersonal conflicts

Talking about these involves anxiety and fear.

Therefore, what is needed is not "the absence of fear," but "the courage to take a step forward even when there is fear."

2. Because change always involves anxiety

Even if people are dissatisfied with their current situation, they resist change.

In psychology, concepts such as:

Status quo bias Avoidance of uncertainty Loss aversion

are known.

Courage can be thought of as:

"The ability to choose a new course of action, even if there is a possibility of failure."

3. To speak one's true feelings

In counseling, it is important to express emotions such as:

"I am actually angry" "I am actually sad" "I actually need help"

However, there is a fear of:

"Will they dislike me?" "Will I be rejected?" "Will they think I'm weak?"

Courage is needed to overcome that fear and self-disclose.

4. To try new behaviors

In cognitive behavioral therapy, "behavioral experiments" are conducted, such as:

Not just changing one's thinking,

Approaching someone Talking to people Going out Trying a new job Practicing saying no

These require a small amount of courage.

5. For self-acceptance

It is not easy to acknowledge one's weaknesses and flaws.

Courage is also:

"The strength to accept oneself as imperfect."

6. To build relationships

The trusting relationship (rapport) with a counselor is fostered by the client's courage to:

Trust Rely Seek help

Asking for help is itself an act of courage.

Due to the advancement of AI and rapid changes in the social environment, not just knowledge, but essential courage in practice is needed.

Furthermore, by promoting proactive courage, it leads to action.

The ability to act on one's own

The ability to challenge

Resilience

The ability to foster psychological safety

The ability to dialogue to draw out others' potential

The courage to connect with others

From encouragement to behavioral change

are being emphasized more than ever.

In this course, "courage" will be systematically learned not as mere positive thinking, but as a reproducible support technique based on the latest psychological research.

Social Significance of the Course

The "encouragement" learned in this course leads to the improvement of well-being not only for individuals but also for society as a whole.

For example, it can be utilized in a wide range of fields such as:

Support for school refusal and school adaptation

Support for developmental disabilities and neurodiversity

Training for new and junior employees

Development of managers and leadership

Career support and employment assistance

Mental health measures

Psychological support in medical and welfare settings

Community building

Shifting from support that "fixes flaws" to support that fosters "strengths, potential, and courage."

This course offers a new approach to counseling and human resource development required in the coming era.

Benefits of This Course

Participants will acquire the following abilities:

Effects on oneself

Enhance self-esteem and self-acceptance

Learn how to deal with inferiority complex

Understand how to cope with anxiety and fear

Create a psychological state conducive to action

Increase resilience

Find one's own way of living

Effects on supporting others

Dialogue that draws out the strengths of others

Encouragement counseling techniques

Support methods in education, workplaces, and homes

Approaches to enhance psychological safety

Application to coaching and career support

Utilization in developmental support, welfare, and medical fields

This course integrates:

Positive Psychology

Adlerian Psychology

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Positive Psychotherapy

Compassion

Narrative Approach

Mindfulness

Neuro-counseling (Cognitive Neuroscience)

It will be learned practically using psychological tests, worksheets, card games, case studies, and more.

To ensure understanding even for those without specialized knowledge, the course will include illustrations and diagrams.

Recommended for the following individuals:

Psychological counselors

Coaches

Career consultants

Teachers and school staff

Childcare and education professionals

HR and training staff

Managers and leaders

Medical and welfare professionals

Those involved in developmental support

Those who want to learn new psychological support techniques

Those who want to grow themselves

In the AI era, the ability to encourage people becomes valuable

With the rapid spread of generative AI, obtaining information has become easy. However, fostering the courage to take a step forward, believing in people's potential, and empathizing with their anxieties and inferiority complexes is a support that only humans can provide.

This course will teach the psychology of encouragement based on scientific evidence and equip participants with practical skills to enhance their own well-being and that of those around them.

Why not learn psychological support that nurtures each person's feeling of "I might be able to" and supports their steps toward the future?

Post-completion Qualification Certification

Upon completion of the 2-day course, there is a qualification certification system for "Certified Encourage Counselor (Basic)."

Certified individuals will be granted the right to use materials such as:

Worksheets

Psychological tests

Card game materials

and can utilize them in a wide range of fields including education, corporations, healthcare, and welfare.

Furthermore, this course also counts towards the "Positive Psychotherapist" certification.

Course Overview

Course Name Psychology of Encouragement and Counseling Course (Online)

Format Online (2 days)

Time Both days 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Course Fees

1-Day Introductory Course: ¥11,000 (tax included)

2-Day Course: ¥22,000 (tax included)

Qualification Certification Course: ¥44,000 (tax included)

Re-attendance: ¥11,000 (tax included)

Application https://positive-counselor.org/event/encourage/

Instructor

Yohga Tokuyoshi

Director and Instructor, Positive Psychology Counselor Association. Has long been involved in the practice and education of counseling based on positive psychology. Certified Public Psychologist, Career Consultant, Positive Psychotherapist, Coaching Psychologist, etc. In the fields of education, healthcare, welfare, and industry, he practices "Courage Counseling" integrating Adlerian psychology, cognitive behavioral therapy, coaching psychology, positive psychology, and narrative approaches. Conducts research at the doctoral program of Tohoku University Graduate School. Presents research at international conferences such as the International Association of Coaching Psychology and the International Positive Psychology Association. Author of "Positive Encyclopedia" and "Scientifically Correct "Questioning Tips" to Utilize Your Brain." Translator and supervisor of "Narrative Therapy BOOK" and "Coaching Psychology Handbook." Has written feature articles on the theme of "Courage to Speak" for magazines such as PRESIDENT by PRESIDENT Inc. Has supported over 6,000 people and has over 8,000 lectures and training sessions, engaging in human resource development and mental health support at educational institutions, corporations, medical institutions, and government agencies. His mottos are "Everyone else is my teacher" and "Every cloud has a silver lining." He values "growth is possible precisely because one has low self-esteem."

Some of the instructor's works

【Related Information】

Supervised and co-translated the Japanese version of "Tomorrowmind" by Professor Seligman, a leading figure in positive psychology and well-being, and Dr. Kellerman, a neuroscientist. Engaged in research and practical activities related to Tomorrowmind.