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Stress Management Coaching and Consultancy Professional (Advanced) Course 27 Lessons only £365.00

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The course is a professional qualification and enables the successful graduate to use the title of choice from:
  • Stress Manager
  • Stress Management Trainer
  • Stress Management Coachman's
  • Stress Management Consultant
The Course has been deliberately designed in order to enable the graduate to adhere to the appropriate National Occupational Standards (NOS) for the therapies they may use in Stress Management work. These NOS include the NOS for Healing, Counselling and several Allied Health Profession (AHP) competencies.

Syllabus

Lesson 1 - What is Stress?
  • Course description and summary
  • What is stress?
  • Types of stress
  • Basic evaluation tools
Lesson 2 - Personality
  • Personality
  • Different theories
  • Developmental psychology
  • Basic evaluation tools
Lesson 3 - Levels of Change
  • Areas and levels of change
  • Life balance
  • Basic evaluation tools
Lesson 4 - Counselling Skills – Part I
  • The NOS for counselling
  • Basic skills
Lesson 5 - Counselling Skills – Part II
  • The NOS for counselling
  • Advanced skills
Lesson 6 - Psychodynamic Theory
  • Different Models
  • Practical tools
Lesson 7 - Humanistic Theory
  • Different models
  • Practical tools
Lesson 8 - Life Coaching - Part I
  • Theory
  • Methods
  • Practical tools and forms
Lesson 9 - Life Coaching - Part II
  • Theory
  • Methods
  • Practical tools and forms
Lesson 10 - Life Coaching - Part III
  • Theory
  • Methods
  • Practical tools and forms
Lesson 11 - Life Coaching - Part IV - Stress and Anger Specifics
  • Theory
  • Methods
  • Practical tools and forms
Lesson 12 - Life Coaching - Part V - Non Specific Issues
  • Theory
  • Methods
  • Practical tools and forms
Lesson 13 - Life Coaching - Part VI - Coaching and Therapy with Couples and Groups
  • Theory
  • Methods
  • Practical tools and forms
Lesson 14 - Healing Part I
  • The NOS for Healing 1
Lesson 15 - Healing Part II
  • The NOS for Healing 2
Lesson 16 - Healing Part III
  • Healing relaxation
Lesson 17 - Healing Part IV
  • Healing preparation and grounding
Lesson 18 - Behaviour Change

Lesson 19 - Healing Part V
  • Crystal Healing
Lesson 20 - Time Management
  • Personal Development: Time Management
  • Forms and handouts
Lesson 21 - Basic Anatomy and Physiology - Part I
  • NOS standards
Lesson 22 - Basic Anatomy and Physiology - Part II
  • NOS standards
Lesson 23 - Basic Nutrition in Stress Coaching and AHP
  • NOS Standards
Lesson 24 - Basic Exercise in Stress Coaching and SHP
  • NOS Standards
Lesson 25 - Pastoral and Spiritual Issues in Coaching and Healing

Lesson 26 - Autogenics
  • Explanation, Theory and Practice
  • Handouts and teaching forms
Lesson 27 - Professional Practice
  • NOS Standards
  • Advertising and Practice Standards

For a more detailed syllabus on this course, click here

Qualifications

On completion of your course, you will receive two qualifications:

Qualification 1: Stress Management Coaching and Consultancy Professional (Advanced) Diploma

Stress Management Coaching and Consultancy Professional (Advanced) Diploma issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges, entitling you to use the letters SAC Dip after your name.

Qualification 2: Level 4 Stress Management Coaching and Consultancy Professional (Advanced) Award

At the end of this course successful learners will also receive a level 4 NCFE Award certificate of achievement. That means that it is independently accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 4 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland (in which case GCSE's are at levels 1 and 2 and A Levels are at level 3).

This award has been designed by Stonebridge Associated Colleges to meet specific learners' or employers' requirements. Accreditation by NCFE is a guarantee of quality. It means that this learning programme has been scrutinised and approved by an independent panel of experienced educational professionals and is quality audited biannually by NCFE.

What is NCFE

NCFE

NCFE is the UK's longest established awarding body, recognised as a highly professional and responsive organisation, committed to maintaining excellent customer service and a friendly approach.

NCFE is recognised as an awarding body by the qualification regulators ('regulators') for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The regulators are the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual) in England, the Department for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills (DCELLS) in Wales and the Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) in Northern Ireland.

Accreditation by NCFE is a guarantee of quality. It means that the college has been inspected and approved by an independent and experienced education professional and is quality audited biannually by NCFE. The centre delivering the programmes has been licensed by NCFE on the basis of its own quality systems. At the end of an accredited course, successful learners will also receive an NCFE Award certificate of achievement.

For more information on this award, click here

Requirements for Entry

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

Fees

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£365.00
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Enrol with Elearn
Studying Online. If you would like to study online we cannot accept payment for course fees in instalments, instead course fees must be paid in full at the point of enrolment. The reason for this is due to the fact that when you study online you have access to all of your course materials from the outset.

Postal

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£385.00
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Studying by Post. If you would like to pay by instalments, we do offer an affordable interest free payment plan scheme which allows you to spread the cost of your course over a number of months. However, to use this option you will need to study for your course using the traditional paper-based method. For more information on our payment plans please visit our website at www.stonebridge.uk.com

The reason why the course fee is less if you choose to study online, is because with online study there are no costs associated with postage and printing etc. and thus we are able to offer the course at a reduced rate.

The total amount payable over the term's period, is no more than the total cash price of the course. (APR = 0%). Written quotations are available on request.

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Professional Membership

On completion of this course you will be eligible to join the following Professional Associations(s):

Affiliation of Ethical & Professional Therapists (AEPT)

Affiliation of Ethical & Professional Therapists (AEPT)

"The Affiliation of Ethical & Professional Therapists is dedicated in assisting you as a  member, in the promotion and growth of your practice. Your profile will be entered onto our website and each month you will receive a free e-zine full of business tips and valuable information".

For further details please visit,  www.aept.co.uk

Society for Holistic Therapists and Coaches (SHTC)

Society for Holistic Therapists and Coaches (SHTC)

Stonebridge Associated Colleges are an approved training provider for the SHTC

On completion of this course students can apply for membership to the Society for Holistic Therapists and Coaches (SHTC), a professional body who are dedicated to recognised standards of qualification and practice - students will also be able to use the initials 'SHTC' after their names.

The Society for Holistic Therapists and Coaches (SHTC) exists to provide the General Public and Health Professionals with a body of regulated professionals, all qualified to accredited levels, and who all obey the appropriate NOS National Occupational Standards.

All of our members have appropriate professional qualifications that are either directly accredited in their own right (e.g. NVQs and Degrees), or are from QCA / SQA approved Awarding bodies.

The SHTC is run independently from any College or Awarding Body, and therefore will accept all appropriately qualified therapists equally and fairly. We exist to maintain standards, and not engage in industry politics.

For more information please visit the SHTC website by clicking here.

Tutor Support

With this course you will have unlimited access to your own personal tutor who specialises in their field of study. It is your personal tutor's role to ensure that you receive constructive feedback and to deal with any queries you may have. You are more than welcome to telephone, fax or email your personal tutor.

You will also have access to a dedicated and friendly team of administrators and course advisors who offer sound and professional guidance and advice when you need it. This ensures that you will never feel neglected and that you will always succeed!

Assessment Method

After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.

Student Community

We understand that studying from home may be a new experience for you. You could even be excused for feeling a little dauntedsince you will not be studying in a traditional "classroom environment". To help our students overcome these concernswe have developed the Student Zone. The Student Zone encourages a high level ofinteraction with your tutor and other like-minded students.

All of our students receive access to the Student Zone,within this area you can:

  • Access the student forum which allows you to share ideas and chat with other students.
  • View your tutor's feedback on your marked assignments.
  • View optional reading lists for your course (where available).
  • Access free online games, for when you need a break from studying.
  • View the study guide with plenty of useful hints and tips on how to get the most out of your course.
  • Access free courses such as: Improving Learning Skills, Job Interview Skills, The Effective Learner, Goal Setting and Time Management, Ten Tips to Complete a Good Test Paper.
  • Find details on our generous Referral Programme.

Study Options

In order to offer our students the most convenient and flexible distance learning courses, Stonebridge Associated College offers you the option to study for your course via two methods:

  • 1. Via the traditional paper-based method.
  • 2. Through the online method via ElearnUK.

Stonebridge

If you do not have Internet access, or would prefer to study this course via the traditional paper/postal based study method, you can find more information on the course by clicking on the link below.

Study Hours

This is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow at least 1 - 2 hours of study to complete each question paper.

The approximate amount of time required to complete the course is: 270 hrs.

Benefits

What's Included

  • All study materials
  • Study Guide
  • Full Tutor and Admin support
  • The course fee includes the awarding body registration and certification fee (valued at up to £30.00).

Additional Benefits

Study Guide

This section is designed to help you with your study. It will help you to work more efficiently, manage your study time, improve your presentation of work, increase your ability to remember facts and concepts, and get the most out of your chosen course.

Improving Learning Skills Course

Studying is more than gathering information and reproducing it in assessment tasks such as essays and examinations. Studying involves knowing how to approach a problem, analysing the problem, identifying what you already know, deciding how to gather more information, and much more. This section will help you gain and improve your skills in studying.

Course outline

 

Studying is an active process. Open learning materials enable adult learners to take responsibility for their own learning. This course has been prepared as an open learning resource for people who wish to undertake a learning programme that involves them preparing for a period of studying. It is designed either to form part of any course of study or may be used as a freestanding guide by students.

You can use this course, as an active learner, to identify: 

  • what you know already
  • what you need to know
  • what interests you
  • how to use your knowledge to enhance your critical awareness.

 

This course will enable you to improve your study skills and it is designed for students, practitioners and other people involved in learning and/or being assessed.

Syllabus

  • Introduction and Objectives 
  • Learning to Learn
  • Setting Aside Time for Study
  • Concentration
  • Effective Reading
  • Effective Note-taking
  • Preparing to Write
  • Planning and Writing the Assignment 
  • Assessment
  • Basic Research
  • Introduction to Computers
  • Spreadsheets and Excel
  • Using Databases and Access
  • Word Processing with MS Word

 
Cost of course: FREE to Elearnuk students

Cost to non-Elearnuk students: £125.00

Job Interview Skills

Getting the job you want is not about following rules or giving the 'right' interview answer. It is about presenting yourself in the most authentic way that takes care of you and the interviewers at the same time. So many people throw their chances away: they do not take enough care and interview preparation time so that the whole process is enjoyable, stimulating and informative for both parties. This section aims to show you how.

The Effective Learner Course

This section will consider the importance of study skills and how we can identify and enhance our current skill set. We will then take a closer look at different learning styles and how knowledge of our own preferences in this area can make our learning more effective. Finally we will look at some basic time management techniques to enable you to plan and organise your studies and stay motivated.

Free Online Videos

Online videos are available for many of our courses to support your studies!

Tutor Support

Our friendly tutors are ready to help with any queries you may have. You need never feel stranded or cut off from help!

Web Help

Just started using the Internet? Don't be put off! Our Web Help area will give you the ideal introduction to using the Web!

Elearnuk Help

A guide to the Elearnuk system, how to use it, how to contact your tutor - the answers to all these questions and more can be found here.

Games

A collection of games to sharpen your concentration or just take time out from studying.

Library

A collection of reference materials, links to e-journals, and reading lists compiled by our tutors

Forum

Looking for a second opinion? The forum is the place for students to share their thoughts and information with each other.

News Zone

Regularly updated links to the latest news items!

Related Courses

Below you will find a list of courses that previous students have taken to complement their course. We hope that this list will give you some idea of the types of progression courses we offer, or alternative course options that may be of interest to you.

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Further Information

If you would like any further information regarding this course, please call an advisor today on 01288 356 300 (International: 00 44 1288 356 300) or email enquiries@stonebridge.uk.com

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