Certificate In Stress Management
Distance Learning Certificate
In Stress Management with author and tutor Laurel Alexander
WHO THE COURSE IS FOR
The Certificate in Stress Management is an accredited course
delivered via distance learning and is suitable for wellness professionals,
wellbeing coaches, complementary therapists, nurses and anyone
whose work employs helping skills.
Please note this course doesn’t provide any supervised
skills development. It is a theoretical course designed to provide
underpinning knowledge of stress management 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 Stress Management 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.
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 .
COURSE RECOGNITION
This course has UKRLP registration and is on the UK Register for
Learning Providers.
HOW THE CERTIFICATE IN STRESS MANAGEMENT
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
- build towards the Diploma in Stress Management Coaching accredited
with the National Council of Psychotherapists
- this course can be used for CPD points
SYLLABUS
Module 1: Stress and the MindBody Connection
Definitions of stress - Signs of stress - General Adaptation Syndrome - Positive
and negative effects of stress - Acute and chronic stress - Human Function
Curve model of stress - Other conditions which have the same symptoms as
stress - Causes of stress - Who is at risk of stress - Change and stress – Psychoneuroimmunology
- Immune System - Nervous System - Endocrine System - The brain’s response
to acute stress - Stress effects on the immune system - Arnold Lazarus and
multimodal therapy
Module 2: Relaxation Skills
The Relaxation Response - Breathing techniques - Progressive Muscle Relaxation
- Autogenic Training – Mindfulness - 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: Assertiveness Training
The differences between assertive, passive and aggressive - Verbal and non-verbal
language - Language of assertiveness - Values and rights - How to respond
assertively - How to say no - Special techniques for difficult situations
- The self defeating should – Blame - Giving and receiving criticism
Module 5: Visualization and Imagery Interventions
Creative visualization, imagery and affirmations - Development of guided imagery
- 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 6: Giving Non-Medical Nutrition Advice
A well balanced diet – Protein – Carbohydrates - Dairy - Sugar – Fibre – Fats
- Essential fatty acids - Essential amino acids - Soya mycoproteins – Drinks – Cholesterol – Vitamins – Minerals
- Weight management - When to refer on
Module 7: Lifestyle Interventions
Time management - Eliminating stress from your environment – Exercise
- Smoking cessation - Complementary therapies
Module 8: Stress and Human Spirituality
The link between stress and human spirituality - Personal Meaning Profile -
Coping Schemas Inventory - Belief systems – Psychosynthesis - The Wheel
of Life – Labyrinths - Research
Module 9: Stress and the Workplace
Primary interventions – Secondary interventions – Tertiary interventions
Module 10: Running Stress Education Workshops
Identifying participant market - Creating workshop objectives - Choosing the
venue - Marketing the workshop - Preparing the workshop include handouts
etc - Delivering the workshop - Assessing participants - Evaluating the workshop
ASSESSMENT
Assessment takes the form of a series of tutor-marked assignments
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 Stress Management accredited
with the National Council of Psychotherapists to Affiliate level
(ANCP would go after your name)
- An experienced tutor who is a working stress management therapist
- Learning material including textbook 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 .
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
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 .
HOW TO ENROL
If you would like to enroll on the Certificate in Stress Management,
choose one of the following:
- Complete the 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 to the address above and .
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