UK College of Holistic Training courses

...Suitable for: Self-development. Personnel managers, supervisors, performers, line managers. Workers in any field and anyone who wishes to learn stress...

...professional and the carer. A brief outline of the course (this syllabus is subject to change) : Interdisciplinary Study of Death and Bereavement (Psychological...

...Suitable for: Anyone interested in the subject and capable of home study using a university-level textbook. Some general knowledge of religious studies would be an advantage...

...communication skills and counselling skills needed. A range of counselling strategies (symbolic, creative, behavioural/ cognitive-behavioural and psycho-educational)...

...Positive Psychology is a new direction in psychology that looks at how we can feel positive emotions such as happiness and hope, and how we can foster creativity and wisdom...

...are often taught not to attempt to treat serious conditions but are rarely given in-depth knowledge of how to spot unsuitable cases. An understanding...

...Non-UK students will need to buy the book from an Internet bookstore or other source...

...the student may complete the course by submitting all coursework to satisfactory standard. Suggestions for further reading concerning therapies suitable...

...so that doctors and other helping professionals can be alert to the possibility of dissociative disorder. The role of dissociative disorders in post-traumatic stress...

...come into contact with people taking psychiatric drugs, as well as all those who care for mental health patients and for people who have been prescribed...

...Textbook required: French, Ray, et al., Organizational Behaviour. John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. revised edition, 2008. (UK students receive free textbook...

...Personal interest and self-development. Managers and others wishing to increase communication skills especially talking to people about their problems...

...Students will need to write essays/reports based on the textbook, and to do a final essay/mini-project on any aspect of ecotourism or sustainable development...

...textbook but overseas students will need to buy it from an on-line bookstore or their usual supplier. Method of assessment Continuous assessment...

...This course focuses on such issues as the nature of the counselling relationship, what to do and what not to do, the process of listening, and when to reveal one’s own feelings...

...Exams arranged by email involving questionnaires and case studies. Two printed certificates awarded, one for each level (1 & 2). Awarding body is UK College...