Mindfulness and Counselling Skills Diploma - Joint Award

Mindfulness is a philosophy and state of mind derived from Buddhist faith, but applicable to both multi-faith and non-faith therapy work.

It is being used extensively in private and state provided therapy services as an appropriate way of addressing emotional issues and assisting in the management of long term conditions.

This course provides personal reflection and professional techniques using mindfulness, and relates them closely to the National Occupational Standards for Healing. Further core knowledge lessons provide a sound training in Counselling Skills, including discussion of the revised Counselling National Occupational Standards.

The counselling models discussed include humanistic, psychodynamic, gestalt and basic CBT along with crucial counselling skills.

This course is recognised for professional membership of the Society for Holistic Therapists and Coaches.

Syllabus

Introduction to the Mindfulness Course

Observing Thought

National Occupational Standards - Healing Part 1

An Overview of Providing Healing

Preparation for Healing - Organising

Acceptance

Expectations and “Shoulds”

Forgiveness

Basic Relaxation Techniques and Therapies

Chakra Healing

Balance of the Ego

Basic Psychoanalysis Theory and Useful Techniques

Assumptions, Possession, Insights, Confusion and Quiet Time

Humanism and Humanistic Counselling

Gestalt Therapy Part 1

Gestalt Therapy Part 2

Basic Counselling Skills Explained

Counselling Skills

Counselling National Occupational Standards Revision Module

Cognitive Behavioural Change (CBT) Part 1

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Part 2

CBT 3 – Practical methods

Professional Practice and Responsibilities

Qualifications

On completion of your course, you will receive the dual award:

Award 1 is issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges: Mindfulness and Counselling Skills Diploma - Joint Award Diploma

Mindfulness and Counselling Skills Diploma - Joint Award Diploma issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges, to view a sample of the college’s award, please 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.

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.

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.

Stonebridge Prices

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.

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: 230 hrs.