Mood Disorder Management and Coaching Practitioner Course 45 Lessons only £525.00
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This course is designed to provide meaningful training and knowledge to therapists and coaches who wish to offer assistance to clients with mood disorders such as Bi-Polar and Borderline Personality Disorder.
The course teaches how to provide complementary support and coaching alongside ongoing medical supervision and intervention, and enables the therapist to understand how to fit into the overall care plan for the client. Therapy standards are related to National Occupational Standards (NOS) where appropriate and this course is SHTC accredited for professional practice.
This course is also suitable for sufferers from Mood disorders, and those providing support or care to sufferers. Therapy models include life coaching, counselling, relaxation therapy, autogenics, CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy) and elements of eastern philosophy. Graduates may call themselves Holistic Therapists or Holistic Life Coaches.
- Course Syllabus
- Qualifications
- Fees
- Professional Membership
- Support
- Student Community
- Study Options
- Benefits
- Related Courses
- Further Info
Syllabus
What is a mood disorder?
- Types, Mood states, Mood swings, Mixed mood, Change periods, Inability to handle emotion
Medical treatment and care
- Medication, Professionals, Danger times – Psychosis – self harm, Referral, Diagnosis, Dual Diagnosis
Dangers of inappropriate self medication, the spiral effect
- Alcohol, tobacco, caffeine, illegal drugs, food.
The concept of the care plan
- Building a package of care and self care. Different package for different states. Appropriate expectations. Being maintainable / sustainable. Mood measurement, Early warning systems, Game Plans.
Self analysis and early warning, CBT methods
- Check-lists for obsessive thinking. Check-lists for depressed thinking. Using CBT to identify the source of emotions. Tracing emotions back to source. Mindfulness. Watching the mood go by.
CBT - Part 2
CBT - Part 3
Healing NOS - Part 1
Healing NOS - Part 2
Anatomy and Physiology - Part 1
Anatomy and Physiology - Part 2
Healing Relaxation
Healing Preparation
Crystal Healing
Autogenics
Colour Therapy - Part 1
Colour Therapy - Part 2
Colour Therapy - Part 3
Chakra Healing
Japanese Healing Methods Origins
Japanese Healing Methods - Part 1
Japanese Healing Methods - Part 2 (Shiatsu)
Japanese Healing Methods - Part 3 (Shiatsu)
Japanese Healing Methods - Part 4 (Massage)
Basic Nutrition (AHP NOS)
Basic Exercise (AHP NOS)
Japanese Healing Methods - Part 5 (Meditation and Martial Arts)
Counselling Skills - Part 1 (NOS)
Counselling Skills Part - 2 (Explained)
CBT in general emotional cases
CBT in deeper emotional cases
CBT in Mental Health Cases
CBT forms and assessments
Anger management: Types of anger
Anger management: Reasons for anger
Time Management
Life Coaching – Levels of change
Life coaching methods - Part 1 Basic Skills
Life coaching methods - Part 2 Advanced Skills
Life coaching methods - Part 3 Advanced Skills
Life coaching methods - Part 4 Stress and anger management
Life coaching methods - Part 5 Non-specific cases
Life coaching methods - Part 6 Groups, families and mood disorder conversation section
Support networks and professionals: Referral and networking
Setting up in practice as a Coach
Qualifications
On completion of your course, you will receive two qualifications:
Qualification 1: Mood Disorder Management and Coaching Practitioner Diploma
Mood Disorder Management and Coaching Practitioner Diploma issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges, entitling you to use the letters SAC Dip after your name.
Qualification 2: Level 5 Mood Disorder Management and Coaching Practitioner Award
At the end of this course successful learners will also receive a level 5 NCFE Award certificate of achievement. That means that it is independently accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 5 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 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
| Cash Price | Deposit | Installments | No of Payments |
| £525.00 | £175.00 | £35.00 | 10 |
At the end of the course you will receive an award issued by Stonebridge Associated College, and also gain full awarding body accreditation for the course.
Professional Membership
On completion of this course you will be eligible to join the following Professional Associations(s):
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)
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
This course is currently only available to be studied via the traditional paper-based method.
Elearn Prices
Please note that payment by installments is not available when studying via Elearn.
| Cash Price | Deposit | Installments | No of Payments |
| £505.00 | x | x | x |
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: 360 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
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.
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
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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.
Our friendly tutors are ready to help with any queries you may have. You need never feel stranded or cut off from help!
A collection of games to sharpen your concentration or just take time out from studying.
A collection of reference materials, links to e-journals, and reading lists compiled by our tutors
Looking for a second opinion? The forum is the place for students to share their thoughts and information with each other.
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
