This course is designed for alternative practitioners who wish to acquire counselling skills for use in their work or to help others, this course won’t teach you to be a counsellor but may help you decide whether or not to continue training.; and it is also for counsellors who wish to incorporate their psychic and spiritual awareness in order to meet the spiritual world of their clients.
Counsellor Qualification - This course is the first step towards full counsellor qualification and carries a nationally recognised award (CSKL2). Ofqual Accreditation Number: CSK-L2 is accredited by the Office of the Qualifications & Examinations Regulator (Ofqual) into the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF). The qualification number for CSK-L2 is 500/7938/4. No previous experience or training is required. This course contains 103 Guided Learning hours.
Continuing Professional Development - It is also suitable for those with a degree of experience/qualification, who wish to integrate the psychic and spiritual dimension into their practice.
ON THIS COURSE YOU WILL LEARN:
Principles of counselling and listening skills
Attention is given to understanding the holistic role of a spiritual counsellor and the principles of a safe and ethical practice. You will have the opportunity to develop, practice and receive feedback on your listening and communication skills.
How to create sacred space within yourself and hold this energy with your clients
You will learn Holistic Partnership inner-core energy awareness techniques, which can be used to consciously create a sacred healing space for: well-being, focus,
energy protection and guidance,
in order to
enhance your work with others.
Ways of working with: creativity, spiritual guidance and healing abilities
You will have the opportunity to explore and develop different ways of drawing on your creative, intuitive and spiritual abilities, and how to use these appropriately with clients, e.g. use of meditation and guided visualisation.
Techniques for personal development and self-awareness
Self-awareness is ongoing and essential in working with others. You will be given models for understanding different aspects of yourself, and opportunities for developing positive regard both individually and as part of a group. Each weekend devotes time for both personal and group processing.
Awareness of diverse spiritual paths, and how to work with clients’ spiritual issues
Respect for different beliefs is at the heart of our course. In the group you will meet both kindred spirits, and those whose beliefs differ from your own. We offer glimpses into of some of the many healing and spiritual traditions available today, enabling you to work closely with your client’s unique spiritual journey.
How to integrate your experiences into your individual path as a counsellor or therapy practitioner
Throughout the course you will be supported in compiling a portfolio, to help you integrate your learning experience. Students receive both group and individual tutorials to support this work. By participating and meeting the assessment process required by CPCAB you will gain recognition for your efforts and your gifts.
Course Programme Topics
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What is spiritual counselling? Creating sacred space
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Developing inner core energy, to connect with yourself and when working with others
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Introduction to CPCAB criteria
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Ethics, boundaries and psychic protection
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Listening skills. Counselling skills practice. Giving and receiving feedback
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Self awareness, sub-personalities.
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Inner child/inner parent; healing the past
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Developing intuitive skills. Working with messages and guides.
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Healing and touch
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Spiritual Awakening, spiritual wounds
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Using imagery to heal, working with visualisation
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Using ritual and ceremony
- Mock exam in preparation for external exam
Course Requirements
Cost of Course
The total cost is £1,534
This includes the CPCAB registration fee. A £250 deposit secures your place. The full balance is due at the start of the course, or a monthly instalment plan is available on request.
Career Development Loans Scheme
In addition we are registered with the Professional and Career Development Loans Scheme where bank loans can be used to help pay for work related learning. You can borrow between £300 and £10,000 to help support the cost of up to two years of learning (or three years if it includes one year’s relevant unpaid practical work). The Young People’s Learning Agency will pay the interest on the loan while you are learning and for one month afterwards. The loan can be used to pay course fees or other costs such as travel and living expenses. You can also use the loan to supplement other forms of support such as grants or bursaries. Because the Professional and Career Development Loan is a commercial loan product, they should only be considered as an option once all other student funding options have been investigated. For further information on financial assistance to support your learning, please visit www.direct.gov.uk/adultlearning or contact Careers Advice on 0800 100 900. Our learning provider registration number is: 20016’
Course Location and Timetable
This non-residential training takes place in the Miracles Room, Isle of Avalon Foundation, Glastonbury - isleofavalonfoundation.com. Glastonbury is a town renowned as a spiritual pilgrimage centre with transformational energies and the Isle of Avalon Foundation is a centre for transformational courses. The Certificate in Counselling Skills Level 2 Course consists of eight weekends as stated below:
Weekend 1 |
Sat 8th - Sun 9th September 2012 |
10:30am-5.30pm |
Weekend 2 |
Fri 12th October 2012
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7pm-9pm
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at 13th-Sun 14th October 2012 |
10:30am-5.30pm |
Weekend 3 |
Sat 10th-Sun 11th November 2012 |
10:30am-5.30pm |
Weekend 4 |
Fri 7th December 2012
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7pm-9pm
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Sat 8th-Sun 9th December 2012 |
10:30am-5.30pm |
Weekend 5 |
Sat 2nd-Sun 3rd February 2013 |
10:30am-5.30pm |
Weekend 6 |
Sat 2nd-Sun 3rd March 2013 |
10:30am-5.30pm |
Weekend 7 |
Sat 6th-Sun 7th April 2013 |
10.30am-5:30pm |
Weekend 8 |
Sat 11th-Sun 12th May 2013
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7pm-9pm
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Monday 13th May 2013 |
10am-2pm |
How to Apply for this course
You can contact us to let us know of your interest and we will send you a brochure and application form. Or you can download an application form below and send it to us.
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