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The Diploma in Stress Management will provide you with a professional
qualification and is independently accredited by the National Council
of Psychotherapists (NCP) at Affiliate Level, enabling you to set
up in practice. 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.natcouncilofpsychotherapists.org.uk. The Diploma has UKRLP registration and is on the UK Register for Learning Providers. The Diploma would be a level 3. This level of qualification recognizes "the ability to gain, and where relevant apply a range of knowledge, skills and understanding." Learning at this level involves “obtaining detailed knowledge and skills. It is appropriate for people working independently, or in some areas supervising and training others in their field of work”. Qualifications and Curriculum Authority Course RecognitionComplementary HealthCare is a recognized and authorized course provider of the CMA. As a Complementary HealthCare student, enrolment on the Diploma in Stress Management will enable you to directly join the Complementary Medical Association (CMA) as a student member. Upon successful completion of the Diploma in Stress Management, you can obtain insurance with the CMA to practice. How the Diploma in Stress Management is deliveredComplementary HealthCare offers the Diploma in Stress Management through blended learning whereby you can start your course at any time of the year. The mode of delivery is by supported open learning (home-study) and supervised practice at times to suit. Benefits of blended learning:
Supported open learning Supported open learning is designed to give you the underpinning knowledge you need in order to practice stress management. There are 11 modules containing learning material including guided reading and set assignments which you complete at home in your own time. The assignments are sent to your tutor for marking and comment. Throughout your learning, there is full tutor support in person and via phone, post, email and webcam. In addition to the assignments, you will need to complete a research project by the end of the course. Supervised practice You will accumulate 48 hours of supervised skills development. Thirty of these hours will be taken in Brighton in a real-life therapy environment, at times to suit (weekday or evening or Saturdays). You will be working with a range of volunteer clients. Case studies As part of your supervised practice; you will complete 3 case studies, each seen 6 times. Mentoring and Self Development The Diploma in Stress Management has a strong focus on
self-awareness for each student as a firm and ongoing
foundation for both
personal and professional development. Your self
development is reflected
in your learning journal which you will keep throughout
the time you are on this course. You will also have
4 hours of
personal
mentoring during the time you are on this course
which can happen by phone or face-to-face in Brighton, Sussex. AssessmentThere are 150 hours of learning for the Diploma in Stress Management plus 48 hours of supervised skills development. Assessment for the Diploma in Stress Management occurs through:
Syllabus for Diploma in Stress ManagementModule 1: Stress and the MindBody Connection Module 2: Counselling and Helping Skills Module 3: Relaxation Skills Module 4: Cognitive Behavioural Interventions Module 5: Assertiveness Training Module 6: Visualization and Imagery Interventions Module 7: Giving Non-Medical Nutrition Advice Module 8: Lifestyle Interventions Module 9: Stress and Human Spirituality Module 10: Stress and the Workplace Module 11: Running Stress Education Workshops What
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This course is the best thing I have ever done. It covers such a wide range of topics. Each building on the previous one. It’s a real opportunity to develop and build a worthwhile career. The assignments and reading really helps to understand and broaden knowledge of the topics. Clair, employee engagement specialist
I have gained improved academic confidence as a result of this course as well as increased self-esteem and lots of tools and techniques to use in my healthcare practice. I have also gained a good understanding of the stress management process and made huge strides in my own personal development and self healing as well as gained a clearer picture of what I want to my future to be. S.E.
The intense personal learning and development has been profound. Clair
It has been a truly holistic learning experience for me that I would recommend to anyone else. I have learned so much from a great tutor. C.S.B. medical dispenser and freelance masseuse
The course content was excellent. Ian, 48, freelance quality engineer
The mentoring was valuable. It is important to get support and discuss any issues that come up during the course. I felt safe and able to open up. B.L. mental health therapy assistant
I have been able to pull together strands of what I already do into something more formal, comprehensive and cohesive. D.Z. 39, reflexologist
I will remember the PNI (psychneuroimmunology) module in particular on this course – very interesting and I gained a lot of knowledge. Liz, 22, assistant manager of care home
Thank you for an extremely worthwhile year, both personally and professionally doing this course. You have been extremely encouraging and supportive all the way. Karen, 35, worker for Healthy Schools Programme training teachers and Action Against Bullying project co-ordinator