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Mood Disorder Management and Coaching Practitioner

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.

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.

Modules

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

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.

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.

 

On successful completion of your course you will receive the learndirect Certificate of Completion of Training in Mood Disorder Management and Coaching Practitioner.

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.
  • SALE Savings End Midnight Tuesday 7th July
  • SALE Savings End Midnight Tuesday 7th July

Mood Disorder Management and Coaching Practitioner

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.

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.

Modules

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

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.

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Assessment

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.

 

Qualifications

On successful completion of your course you will receive the learndirect Certificate of Completion of Training in Mood Disorder Management and Coaching Practitioner.

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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