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Mindfulness and Counselling Skills Diploma - Joint Award

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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.

Modules

  • 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

Entry Requirements

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

All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered.

*You will have access to the course for 24 months.

On successful completion of your course you will receive the learndirect Certificate of Completion of Training in Mindfulness and Counselling Skills Diploma - Joint Award.

Your course certificate will also state the number of CPD points/hours the course is eligible for.

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  • SALE Savings End Midnight Tuesday 8th September
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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.

Modules

  • 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

Entry Requirements

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

All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered.

*You will have access to the course for 24 months.

Qualifications

On successful completion of your course you will receive the learndirect Certificate of Completion of Training in Mindfulness and Counselling Skills Diploma - Joint Award.

Your course certificate will also state the number of CPD points/hours the course is eligible for.

View a sample of the certificate (opens in new window)

learndirect is one of the largest integrated providers of courses and qualifications, training, and employment services in the UK

  • Each year around 6,000 businesses equip their staff for success with learndirect
  • learndirect have helped more than 75,000 businesses equip their employees with the skills needed to improve productivity.
  • Almost 700,000 maths and English test passes have been achieved with learndirect.
  • 300,000 people fulfilled their career ambitions last year with learndirect.
  • Over 250,000 apprentices have achieved with learndirect.
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