Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Mindfulness QLS Level 3

Course code: OSC1069

Learn how to use cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness as a method of counselling, from home!

Discover the different cognitive techniques used to treat specific emotional issues
Understand the historical development of mindfulness and as an independent practice and therapeutic application
Explore the basic techniques and strategies used in mindfulness
Learn and teach basic meditation and mindfulness routines
Apply mindfulness techniques and principles to a variety of contexts within everyday life and for stress reduction and therapeutic purposes
Understand how to live a mindful life using specific techniques and how to convey these techniques to others

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Course Duration

Up to 2 years.

Course Outcome

You will receive a Certificate of Achievement in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy CBT Level 3 and a Certificate of Achievement in Mindfulness Level 3.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this course.

Assessment

Tutor Marked Assignments.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy CBT QLS Level 3

Introduction
Background
Social-cognitive perspectives on behaviour
Overview of behavioural methods
The ABC Model
Defining irrational beliefs
The triadic structure of CBT
Techniques

The therapeutic relationship
Practical skills
Awareness, knowledge and understanding
Conversational skills
Positive experience
How is therapy delivered?
CBT Assessment
Self-concepts
Reflective practice

Forms of assessment
Case formulation
Further cognitive strategies
Problem-solving skills
Behavioural tasks
Organising sessions and programmes
Reading behaviour
Behaviour and beliefs
Ending the CBT programme

The central nervous system (CNS)
How do drugs work on the CNS?
Depression
CBT and Depression

Anxiety
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Panic Disorder
Phobias

Classifications of psychological disorders
DSM-IV-TR and ICD-10
More on personality disorders
Causes and effects of personality disorders
Psychosis
Acute psychotic episodes
Schizophrenia
Reviewing the CBT ethos

Mindfulness QLS Level 3

History
Techniques and practices
Relaxation
Mood changes
Emotions

Mindful intentions
Self-discipline
Problem solving
Healthy attitudes and positive outcomes
Modes of doing and being

Preparing the body for meditation
Meditative routines
Challenges to meditation
Learning to meditate
Teaching others how to meditate

Positive psychology
Challenges
Barriers
Negative experiences
Distractions
Reflection

Effects of stress and anxiety
Understanding depression
Anger management
Fatigue
Managing effects of depression
MBCT

The mind-body connection
Pain management and mindfulness
Using mindfulness during illness
Using mindfulness for wellbeing
Being a mindfulness practitioner

Assessment

This course is assessed by a series of assignments which are submitted to your tutor for marking. No external examination is required.

Course Duration

Once enrolled, you will have two years to complete this bundle (one year per course), which will allow you to work at your own pace, without the pressure of tight deadlines. You will also receive 12 months tutor support for each course, so you can feel confident that you’ll get the help you need. Studying around your work and family commitments has never been easier.

Study Method

This course will enable you to work when and where you want. You can study from home or at work; it is completely up to you. All your materials will be posted or emailed to you online, whichever you choose. You will also receive our tutor support by email, so help is only a click away!

Course Outcomes

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement from the Quality License Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).

This course bundle is approved by the ACCPH (Accredited Counsellors, Coaches, Psychotherapists and Hypnotherapists), at the end of this course students will be able to join and become a member of the ACCPH. The ACCPH is an independent self-regulated professional body for counsellors, psychotherapists and hypnotherapists.

Awarding body

This course has been endorsed by the Quality License Scheme for its high-quality. The Quality Licence Scheme, endorses high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course and/or training programme has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course and/or training programme is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. Your training provider will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.

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Dedicated student support
Assignment marking and feedback
FREE CV critique service
FREE employability guide to help you impress future employers
FREE XO Student Discounts card
*Comprehensive study guide
*Open Study College pen and highlighter
*Student study planner
*Student notebook
*Document wallet

* Not included with the online study option

You will send your work to your personal course tutor for them to mark and return to you. On successful completion of the course you will receive a Certificate of Achievement in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy CBT Level 3 and a Certificate of Achievement in Mindfulness Level 3.

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