Certificate In Mindbody Healing

Certificate In Mindbody Healing Distance Learning with tutor & author Laurel Alexander

MindBody healing refers to the way our thoughts, emotions, and behaviours affect our health, and the therapies that use mindbody interactions to promote health. Hippocrates, the Father of Medicine believed that health is a state of harmony that exists among mind, body, spirit, and the external environment. He said, "The natural healing force within each one of us is the greatest force in getting well"; thus we all possess the power to heal ourselves, to some degree, once we integrate and balance the mind, body, and spirit with our surroundings. Natural therapies support this concept because they are based on and work with the mindbody connection. The growing realization and evidence that mindbody techniques such as meditation, yoga, visualization, hypnosis, and relaxation therapies have a significant effect on disease has blossomed into what is called mindbody medicine. The basic concepts of this approach are:

The mind has a central effect on physical health
The best way to heal is to treat the whole person
The people should take an active part in their own health care
By exercising psychological control, people can prevent or reduce the effects of disease.

WHO THE COURSE IS FOR

The Certificate in MindBody Healing is an accredited course delivered via distance learning and is suitable for wellness professionals, wellbeing coaches, complementary therapists, nurses and anyone whose work involves the healing of others.

Please note this course doesn’t provide any supervised skills development. It is a theoretical course designed to provide underpinning knowledge of mindbody approaches which can be incorporated into practice by experienced professionals (and for CPD points) or can be used as a solid foundation for further training.

COURSE ACCREDITATION

The Certificate in MindBody Healing will provide you with a professional qualification and is independently accredited by the National Council of Psychotherapists (NCP) at Affiliate Level. Following successful completion of this course, you will be eligible for membership of the NCP and can be entered onto their register. You can also apply for insurance in order to practice mindbody healing.

The NCP is one of the longest established and prestigious societies of its type in the UK, being formed in 1971. Visit their website at www.ncphq.co.uk.

COURSE RECOGNITION

This course has UKRLP registration and is on the UK Register for Learning Providers.

HOW THE CERTIFICATE IN MINDBODY HEALING IS DELIVERED

The Certificate is delivered through supported distance learning whereby you can start your course at any time. Benefits of distance learning:

start your course anytime
access your course 24-hours-a-day, 7-days-a-week
enjoy self-directed learning where you learn at your own pace with full tutor support
enjoy learning from anywhere in the world
no travel costs
complete the course fast-track or take up to 1 year
course content can be modified to include bespoke needs
unique opportunity to develop self confidence with quality feedback and challenge
start a new career
increase your opportunities to make money
this course is independently accredited with the National Council of Psychotherapists
this course can be used for CPD points

SYLLABUS

MODULE 1: The MindBody Connection
The basics of psychoneuroimmunology (PNI) - PNI and the immune-brain loop - The stress factor - Mindbody techniques

MODULE 2: Relaxation Skills
The Relaxation Response - Breathing techniques - Progressive Muscle Relaxation - Autogenic Training - Biofeedback.

MODULE 3: Cognitive Behavioural Coaching
Defining cognitive behavioural coaching - The 8-step process to using CBC in wellness coaching - Step 1: Setting the Scene for CBC - Step 2: Problem Identification - Step 3: Goal Selection - Step 4: Choices & Consequences - Step 5: Exploration of Faulty Thinking - Step 6: Decision-Making & Action Planning - Step 7: Implementation - Step 8: Evaluation

MODULE 4: Positive Imagery
Development of using visualization and imagery in mindbody healing - Guided imagery for self healing - Health mind, healthy body - Imagery in healthcare - Imagery techniques - Preparing a client for imagery - Guiding the client using imagery

MODULE 5: Movement
The mindbody connection through movement - Yoga – tai chi - chi qong – creating a flexible activity programme

MODULE 6: Mood Food
Why food affects mood – foods that boost your mood – foods to avoid

MODULE 7: Creative Therapies
Connecting mindbody through creativity - Music – Art – Journaling – Sand play – Clay – Movement therapy – Psychodrama

MODULE 8: Flower Essences
Mindbody healing through flower essences - History of flower essence development – key flower essences – How to use flower essences in mindbody healing

MODULE 9: Meditation and Mindfulness
The role of relaxation – Physiological influence of meditation - Introduction to a variety of meditation techniques – Mindfulness in daily living

MODULE 10: Spiritual Perspectives
The link between wellbeing and human spirituality - Personal Meaning Profile - Coping Schemas Inventory - Belief systems – Psychosynthesis - The Wheel of Life – Labyrinths - Prayer

ASSESSMENT

Assessment is through one tutor-marked assignment per module which is sent to your tutor by e-mail or post for comment plus 3 case studies.

Upon successful completion, you will receive a Certificate of Completion from Wellness Professionals at Work.

FEE

The fee of £499 includes:

A professional qualification in MindBody Healing accredited with the National Council of Psychotherapists to Affiliate Level (ANCP would go after your name)
An experienced tutor and mindbody therapis
Learning material and CD
Over 100 hours of supported open learning

You will need to purchase course books amounting to less than £100. All of them are available from www.amazon.co.uk.

Face-To-Face sessions
If you can come into Brighton, Sussex where I am based, you can back up your learning with tutorials (£25 per hour or £99 for a full day). If you would like to book face-to-face sessions in Brighton, Sussex, telephone me on 01273 564030 or email me on info@laurelalexander.co.uk

Payment options:

Complete fee in advance with 5% discount (£474)
Two installments: £299 upon enrolment plus one further installment of £200
You can pay by cheque, standing order, BACS or online.

HOW TO ENROL

If you would like to enroll on the Certificate in MindBody Healing, choose one of the following:

Complete the enrolment form and send together with a cheque for the full amount made payable to Laurel Alexander, 101 Osborne Road, Brighton, Sussex BN1 6LW or
Complete and send the enrolment form to the address above and pay online here.