Counselling and Mindfulness QLS Level 3

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Increase your knowledge of counselling and mindfulness in this bundle, from home!

Identify the key aspects of counselling
Explore counselling skills and approaches
Understand what psychodynamic counselling is
Know the counselling relationship and recognise humanistic counselling
Investigate the behavioural approaches of counselling
Understand the historical development of mindfulness and as an independent practice and therapeutic application
Explore the basic techniques and strategies used in mindfulness
Apply mindfulness techniques and principles to a variety of contexts within everyday life and for stress reduction and therapeutic purposes
This course is approved by the ACCPH (Accredited Counsellors, Coaches, Psychotherapists and Hypnotherapists)

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You may start at any time and have a full year to complete your studies, so you can work at your own pace. Completed coursework can be delivered by post or via email, so handing in an assignment is simple.Boost your career opportunities and equip yourself with the skills you need for your long term success. Home learning is simple and stress-free, so enrol with us today!

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.

Course Duration

Up to 2 years.

Study Hours

Approximately 160 hours.

Course Outcome

Counselling Level 3 and Mindfulness Level 3.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this course

Assessment

Tutor-marked assignments.

Counselling QLS Level 3

Introduction
Who becomes a counsellor?
Counselling theory and skills
Problems with directed advice
Why do people seek counselling?
Counselling types and settings
Training and knowledge development

Structure of counselling
The main theoretical approaches
Counselling skills and core competencies
Ending the counselling relationship

Confidentiality
The counselling relationship
Transference
The counselling contract
Referral
Dealing with clients in crisis
Supervision

How theory evolved
Adler
Jung
Object relations and ego psychology
Bringing it all together

Introduction
Rogers and the person-centred approach
Maslow
The existential approach

Theoretical perspectives
Skinner
Behaviour and learning
The ABC model
Defining irrational beliefs
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
The triadic structure of CBT
CBT Assessment
Awareness, knowledge and understanding
Practical skills

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 two Certificates 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).

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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