"Certified Strength Counselor® Training Course" to be Held Online on June 27–28, 2026

Strength Psychology and Strength Counselor Basic Course

This two-day program offers practical training in strength-based counseling and coaching. Participants will systematically acquire well-being support methods through card games, psychological test apps, and AI-utilized workshops.

The Positive Psychology Counselor Association (Representative: Yogo Tokuyoshi) will hold the "Strength Counselor® Training Course" online via Zoom on Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28, 2026.

In this course, participants will learn the theory and practice of strengths based on positive psychology, and acquire support methods to discover, develop, and utilize clients' "strengths" and "can-do attitude (self-efficacy)."

■ Course Outline

- Course Name: Strength Counselor® Training Course
- Date & Time: June 27 (Sat) – 28 (Sun), 2026, 9:00–17:30
- Format: Online via Zoom
- Application Method: Accepted through Kokuchipro
- Target Audience: Counselors, coaches, career supporters, educators, medical/welfare professionals, human resource development staff, and those interested in psychology/positive psychology.

■ What is a Strength Counselor®?

A Strength Counselor® is a specialist who supports the reduction of anxiety and worry, the improvement of mental well-being, and the expansion of possibilities by discovering, building, and applying the client's "strengths" and "can-do attitude (self-efficacy)" based on Strength Therapy and Strength-Based Counseling.

Rather than just understanding personality traits, this course aims to help participants learn practical skills applicable in a wide range of fields such as ability development, career support, developmental support, and mental health support, for the following purposes:

- Discovering strengths
- Developing strengths
- Applying strengths
- Problem-solving utilizing strengths
- Promoting well-being through strengths

■ Features of the Course

1. Integration of domestic and international strength research

This course comprehensively introduces a wide range of strength research from domestic and international institutions, including the University of Pennsylvania, the University of Melbourne, Northcentral University, and the University of Toronto.

(1) Systematic learning of 30 strengths and happiness theories

Practically acquire the following theories and techniques:

- 30 strengths based on VIA
- PERMA theory
- SMART goal setting
- Strength questioning techniques
- Well-being support techniques

(2) Integration of diverse psychological support approaches

Theoretical Background:

- Positive psychology
- Personality psychology
- Coaching psychology
- Career psychology
- Protean career theory

Applied Techniques:

- Strength therapy
- Strength approach
- Positive psychotherapy
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Mindfulness
- ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)
- Narrative approach
- Art therapy

■ 2-Day Program Content

[Day 1] Basic Program

~ Foundation for understanding and utilizing strengths ~

- Psychology of strengths
- Understanding "strengths" and "weaknesses"
- How to utilize 30 strengths
- Happiness theory and well-being
- Application to counseling and coaching
- Card game and worksheet practice

[Day 2] Applied & Advanced Program

~ Strategic utilization and creative development of strengths ~

- Strength Building (Support for developing strengths, including AI utilization)
- Strength SMART Method (Goal setting utilizing strengths)
- Strength SWOT Analysis (Organizing strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats)
- Strength Coping (Application to stress management)
- Strength Mindfulness (Mindfulness utilizing strengths)
- Tree of Strengths (Creative self-understanding and expression)

■ Experiential Learning using Card Games and Psychological Tests

In this course, participants will acquire practical psychological support skills while having fun using:

- Structured worksheets
- Strength card games
- Psychological test apps
- AI-linked work apps

■ Main Benefits of the Certification Course

1. Course Fee Discount

- A discount equivalent to one day of lecture fees (11,000 yen) is applied, making the lecture fee practically half price.

2. Certification

- Certification Fee: 33,000 yen (including tax)
- Certification as a "Certified Strength Counselor®" can be listed on resumes.

3. Issuance of Certificate

- A PDF version of the certificate is issued as standard.
- A paper certificate is available for those who wish (optional).
- Application for an English international qualification certificate is also possible (separate application required).

4. Textbooks and Materials

- Printed materials and materials in PDF and Word formats are provided.
- Pre-distributed PDFs are provided to those in the certification course.

5. Right to Use Practical Tools

- The following tools can be used in counseling, lectures, training, etc.:
- Psychological tests
- Card games
- Worksheets