School of Counselling & Psychology · CDACC · Level 6

Diploma in Marriage & Family Counselling

Families under economic and social pressure need skilled facilitators — not advice givers. Train to work with couples, parents, adolescents, and extended families using ethical, structured interventions.

6 Terms CDACC Entry: C−
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Why this diploma elevates your career

Faith communities, courts, and NGOs refer complex family cases to credentialed practitioners. This diploma equips you with systemic assessment, mediation, treatment planning, and safeguarding protocols that reduce harm and repeat conflict.

Family-specialist diplomas differentiate you in counselling markets — enabling private practice, church counselling centres, and NGO family programmes to hire with confidence.

Builds on JITC certificate programmes where applicable — credit recognition may apply.

Includes AI Proficiency and one free short course of the student's choice.

Who should enrol

  • Counsellors specialising in relationships
  • Pastoral and community leaders
  • Social workers supporting households
  • Mediators and family court liaisons

Professional outcomes

  • Facilitate couples and family therapy sessions professionally
  • Assess domestic risk and activate safeguarding pathways
  • Integrate cultural and faith-sensitive practice
  • Document interventions for institutional accountability
  • Demonstrate CDACC Level 6 competencies

Programme coverage

  1. 1 Family systems and marital dynamics
  2. 2 Couples therapy models and practice
  3. 3 Parenting, adolescence and life-cycle transitions
  4. 4 Domestic conflict, trauma and recovery
  5. 5 Legal, ethical and multi-agency collaboration
  6. 6 Family counselling practicum and assessment

Frequently asked questions

Can I practise privately after the diploma?

The diploma qualifies you for structured practice roles; private practice may require additional supervision and registration — admissions can advise on pathways.

Ready to advance with a CDACC Diploma (Level 6)?

Enrol in Marriage & Family at Juwam International Training College — monthly intake, six-term professional qualification, AI Proficiency included.

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