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– the essential information you need to know Discover why we are all vulnerable to addictions, what causes and drives addictive and compulsive behaviours – and the best ways to overcome them Accredited CPD: 6 hours The good news about addiction is that with the right knowledge and treatment, many addicts can, and do, recover quite quickly. This popular online addiction course explains the key information you need to know to tackle and treat addictions successfully. The most useful online addiction course I've done in over 10 years of working with people with addictionsYOUTH & COMMUNITY WORKER Why take this course Joe Griffin’s science-based insights into what is happening in our brains when we become addicted have proved a major leap forward in not only our understanding of the addictive process but the successful treatment of a wide range of addictions, including: • alcohol and drug addictions • eating disorders • gambling addiction • shopping addictions • substance abuse • computer gaming and TV addictions • sexual obsessions • and other compulsive behaviours… As a result, thousands of addicts have already been helped to overcome their particular addiction. As well as exploring these profoundly helpful insights and their relevance to successful treatment, this online addiction course gives you an essential overview of a wide variety of addictive behaviours, including what they have in common, why we are all vulnerable to addiction, and what the genuine causes and drivers of addictive behaviours are. It also explains the most successful ways to rapidly break addictive patterns and how to prevent, or at least minimise, relapses, using psychotherapy informed by these latest neuroscientific findings. So — whether it’s for professional or personal reasons — taking this online addiction course could prove invaluable to you. I can't thank you enough for the life-changing information you have shared on this excellent online addiction courseBUSINESSMAN & FATHER What will you learn How to be more effective when working with all sorts of addictions, including alcoholism, drug abuse, eating disorders, gambling, shopping, computer games, TV, sexual obsessions and other compulsions A greater understanding of the addictive process and what drives it including: Key, little known insights into the process of addiction and the destructive dissociative elements that fuel it New insights into why withdrawal symptoms are the key to understanding why people become addicted New research-based information on the facts about which forms of treatment work and which don’t A whole new understanding of the effective strategies you need for dealing with the full range of addictive behaviours – and how to put them into practice Why many addicts can and do recover relatively quickly Why withdrawal symptoms are so painful and how to deal with them Specific information about how to break addictive patterns and prevent relapses Ten warning signs that children are abusing drugs Increased understanding of why young people take drugs and succumb to substance abuse Knowledge of the discoveries about how to disengage the brain from addictive behaviour which are proving highly beneficial for helping addicts recover (sometimes even quite quickly) The fascinating connection between addiction and learning – new insights which are transforming treatment The social factors that are increasing the likelihood of addictive behaviour Course notes Accredited CPD certificate, that also counts towards the Human Givens Diploma and much more… Excellent online addiction course – I’d recommend it to anyone that wants to really understand how addiction worksDAVID CHARD Counts towards a Diploma By taking this course, you could be on your way to completing Part 1 of the Human Givens Diploma – a flexible, part-time psychotherapy course which will deepen your psychological knowledge and increase your ability to help people effectively and quickly. Learn more > Who is this course suitable for? Anyone wishing to better understand the process of addiction ‒ and why we are so prone to addictive behaviour and substance abuse ‒ no jargon is used Anyone wanting to find out why withdrawal can be so painful, how to minimise its symptoms ‒ and how to prevent relapses All members of the caring and welfare professions including: drug workers, youth workers, doctors, nurses, psychotherapists, counsellors, clinical psychologists, occupational therapists, psychiatrists, cognitive behavioural therapists, teachers, social workers, support workers If you want to know about more effective ways to treat addictive behaviour ‒ whether for professional or personal reasons ‒ this course is for you. What's included? 24 Videos 40 Quizzes PDF Course notes Life-long access CPD Certificate ‘Treating Addictions’ is based on our one-day seminar ‘Tackling Addiction’. This online version is split into 4 modules, each of which are broken down further into different sections containing filmed lectures given in English by the tutor, Joe Griffin. Each film clip is followed by a short series of multiple choice questions. These are designed to help you think about and absorb the course content and to check that you have understood the main points of that section before proceeding to the next. There are also course notes for you to download, plus additional reading information and helpful links. You can take as long as you like to work your way through the course and can view it as many times as you like. Once you have completed the course, you will receive an accredited CPD certificate, which counts towards the Human Givens Diploma. This course has been independently assessed by the internationally recognised CPD Standards Office for 6 hours of CPD training. Meet your tutor Joe Griffin Joe Griffin is a psychologist with many years’ experience both in psychotherapeutic practice and in training psychotherapists. Read more

This course bundle is ideal for anyone looking to establish their Cisco networking career. It consists of one Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification, and two Cisco Certified Networking Professional (CCNP) certifications. Although there are no formal prerequisites to enrol on the CCNA certification course and sit for the exam, learners should have a good foundation knowledge in networking. The newly retooled CCNA covers a breadth of topics, including: Network fundamentals Network access IP connectivity IP services Security fundamentals Automation and programmability Achieving CCNA certification is the first step in preparing for a career in networking technologies. To earn your CCNA certification, you only need to pass one exam – which covers a broad range of fundamentals for IT careers, based on the latest networking technologies. The CCNP is the next level from the CCNA. As with the CCNA, there are no formal prerequisites to enrol on the CCNP certification course and sit for the exams. Learners taking a CCNP course generally have an in-depth knowledge of networking, as well as a good understanding of Cisco technologies. The typical certification path for most learners would begin with the CCNA, then progress onto the CCNP. Learners need to pass two exams (one core exam and one concentration exam) in order to gain a CCNP certification. This course bundle includes both exams. The core exam’s focus is based around implementing and operating Cisco enterprise network core technologies. The concentration exam’s focus for this particular bundle is around designing Cisco enterprise networks.

Master the foremost massage techniques that relax and heal. The course led by an expert therapist will give you comprehensive preparation along with practical exercises, reference materials and valuable certificate. Relax, breathe and clear your mind. Learning new skills has never been so easy. In the comfort of your home and at your own pace, you can learn the most important techniques and systems of professional massage. We cover classical massage, Chinese bubble massage and hot stones massage. The course is conducted by an experienced masseuse, therapist and trainer. She has worked with VIP clients and trained physiotherapists from around the world. In this course she will show the correct techniques and reveal the secrets of massage. Join the massage therapist course and get the benefits Learning from a professional instructorLearn classical, Chinese bubble and hot stones massages24/7 access from computer or smartphonePractical exercisesTests, quizzes and recapsCertificate of completionExtra materials and downloadable bonuses100% satisfaction guarantee Your Singing Instructor: Joan Christina Experienced Massage Therapist Joan is a master of physiotherapy, a graduate of the prestigious Marbella Beauty Academy in Spain and holds the title of international wellness trainer. She worked in leading spa centers in Great Britain and in Gibraltar, where she took care of VIP patients and managed the work of a wellness center. Her specialty is classic massage, relaxing massage and far east massages. Currently, Joan runs her own physiotherapy practice and conducts training for masseurs. Materials included Anatomy map for massage therapists With this detailed anatomy map you will learn the human body elements that a skilled massage therapist needs to know. Discover every important muscle and bone. Get to know the human joints and ligaments. Get confident in identifying your client needs. A comprehensive guide to massage equipment and products As a massage therapist you will have to use the right tools and products in your practice. We prepared this comprehensive guide so you don’t need to worry about researching tools and products. Now you can focus on learning massage therapist skills. With this updated catalogue you will get to know everything about massage beds, oils, stones, rollers and many more. Therapist self-care workshop- sustaining energy for quality service As a massage therapist, you must ensure the highest quality of service for your clients. To achieve this every time, you must also take care of yourself and your body. If you want to avoid overworking or professional burnout, familiarize yourself with our tips. Creating a massage room- how to design it and what to consider? The massage room should have a tidy appearance that allows the client to relax. How can you achieve this? What should you avoid? How can you minimize the impact of the environment on the massage session? With our short guide, you will learn how to properly set up a massage room and make sure that clients feel comfortable in it. Certificate Detailed Video Presentations Essential knowledge Lessons on human anatomy and physiology (skeletal, muscular and nervous systems) Following the rules of occupational health and safety Working as a massage therapist Preparation for massage Complete overview of massage techniques Important benefits of massage Contraindications to massage - what could be harmful Accessories and tools of a massage therapist Questioning clients and identifying their needs Training videos Massage techniques Appropriate position and location How to perform a classic massage Some common mistakes and how to avoid them Chinese bubble massage - A special type of therapeutic massage Stone massage - A relaxation massage that your client will love Accessories and setup - What you need to perform these massages Giving a proper performance and learning from mistakes Tests and revisions of acquired knowledge Basic knowledge about massage Knowledge about specific massage techniques Final test Summary of massages performed Summary of acquired knowledge Practical exercises Selecting and preparing massage equipment Performing a classical massage Performing far east massage techniques Performing stones massage Setting your goals as a masseur Bonus materials Anatomy map for masseurs A comprehensive guide to massage tools and products Therapist self-care workshop- sustaining energy for quality service Creating a massage room- how to design it and what to consider? Self-paced Course We had made learning really accessible. Study the exact techniques and some of the most secret systems of professional massage, from the comfort of your own home. And here is the best part: you learn at your own pace with no deadlines or fixed dates. Our massage therapist course includes lessons about classic back massage, stone massage and Chinese bubble massage. You will learn how to perform all these massages professionally with the magic of your own hands. We cover: • How to work on different parts of the body • The beneficial effects of different massages • Specific health applications of massage • Common massage questions and answers And much more… This course consists of training videos, real-life exercises, tests and quizzes, presentations, learning tools, reference materials and practical business tips. Upon completion you will receive a certificate of competence. Start today and get all the benefits

Take advantage of extra savings – when you buy all 8 diploma-linked online courses at once Accredited CPD: 48 hours (6 hours for each course) If you’re thinking of taking the Human Givens Diploma you can take advantage of our block booking discount and SAVE 22% by buying all 8 of our Diploma-linked online courses at once – a saving of £280! You will have life-long access to each of the 8 courses, all of which are required for Part 1 of the Diploma. The courses are taught by the co-founders of the human givens approach, Joe Griffin and Ivan Tyrrell. What's included How to break the cycle of depression From Stress to Psychosis: how to prevent mental illness Effective brief psychotherapy Understanding Anxiety – and managing it without drugs Effective Anger Management Understanding and Treating Addictions – the essential information you need to know How to make counselling more effective Good Practice: Ethics for the caring professions

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For serious singing professionals, teachers and coachesTake your communication and diagnosis skills to the next level Real life singing lessons for you to watch and analyseTeaching across music genres - lessons in classical, Musical Theatre and CCMTeaching across ages - from teen twins to retiredWatch Gillyanne and Jeremy coach the students in online masterclasses What you will discover Unit 1 - The focus mindmap. What you should be listening and watching for the first time you meet a student. Plus two masterclasses with male voice on a classic musical theatre song and a contemporary Indie pop song Unit 2 - The braindump Sorting your thoughts out when working with singers. Plus watching a "group" lesson with female twins, covering vocal warmups and classical repertoire (Purcell). Unit 3 - Coaching an avocational singer Working with a retired singer on classical and light classical repertoire (Quilter and Vivaldi). Legato line, diction and phrasing Units 4 and 5 are live with Gillyanne and Jeremy - dates will be arranged after purchase to suit the group Finding the key focus for each student in each lesson Discovering how the Brain Dump method can revolutionise your diagnostic skills, whether live in person or teaching online Using the Brain Dump method and filtering to create new exercises based on your student's needs that day Developing a robust process for teaching one student regularly, from first Brain Dump to future lesson planning, plus tracking progress and creating solutions Who we are We are Dr Gillyanne Kayes (singing voice specialist) and Jeremy Fisher (vocal & performance coach). We're both avid tea drinkers (Gillyanne loves builder's tea and first flush Darjeeling, Jeremy's a black-tea-no-sugar Ceylon drinker, but his favourite tea-du-jour is Royal Blend from Fortnum and Mason in London. We've co-taught for more than 25 years all over the world. We've written 10 books on vocal technique, including five Amazon #1 bestsellers. We've been creating vocal training resources since 2004, including courses, DVDs, CDs, ebooks, the Build Your Own Larynx template and most recently the amazing online Learning Lounge with over 600 voice training resources. We love helping people find and share their truth as teachers and performers. Cheers!

Efficient ways to create professional-looking diagrams, images and screenshots Cherryleaf’s popular, and affordable, online Technical Author/technical writing course teaches you the key skills of technical writing for IT and software user documentation. It's ideal if you’re: Looking to start your career as a Technical Author, Technical Writer, or similar role Writing instructions, but you’ve never had any proper training in how to do this well You’ll gain confidence you’re approaching each writing project in the right way, and creating content that follows best practice. This technical communication course is accredited by the Institute of Scientific and Technical Communicators The Technical Author/technical writing training course’s content is accredited by the Institute of Scientific and Technical Communicators, the professional body for Technical Communicators in the United Kingdom. It is an independent assessment of the course’s quality. This course is also recommended by the Society for Technical Communication (USA), the Australian Society for Technical Communication, and the Technical Communicators Association of New Zealand to their members. Learn from the experts As well as teaching technical communication, we also create end-user documentation, Help and UI text for clients. This means every course is based on practical experience of technical writing in today’s environment. The techniques you’ll learn on this course are the same ones used by our projects team. Professional certification as a technical communicator Cherryleaf’s training courses can help you be admitted to the national professional body for technical communicators in the UK (it also has members around the world) - The Institute of Scientific and Technical Communicators (ISTC). Junior Members, Members and Fellows are certified by the ISTC through a vetting process, with Members and Fellows entitled to use the initials MISTC or FISTC after their names. Being a member of the ISTC can help in having your skills and experience recognized by others. Comments from delegates There is something new to learn for most technical authors who are in the early stages of their career. Overall, I would say that the course did benefit me, and I can see myself revisiting parts of it in the future. Emma W., ARM plc I attended a job interview which included a written exercise where I had to jot down how I would go about designing and presenting information for the users of the service unit I was applying to. I could not believe my luck, it was as if the interviewer had designed it with the contents of this course in mind, and, as a result, I got the job! Amber A. I thought it was an excellent course – very thought-provoking and useful. The exercises were enjoyable and really helped, far beyond simply reading from a book about the tasks involved in the job. And I greatly appreciate all your advice and support. Karl D. Thank you very much for all your feed-back – I’ve been reading through this as it has come in this morning. This is really useful and very much appreciated. David H. Who is this course for? This course is ideal for you if you need to: Create end-user documentation and other forms of instructional content with ease Master the fundamentals of technical writing Get a solid understanding of the Technical Author’s role. This course is ideal for more experienced technical writers who’ve never had any formal training. What is a Technical Author? Technical Authors are sometimes known as: Technical Communicators, Technical Writers, Content Developers, Information Developers and Documentarians. Based in the United States or mainland Europe? We've designed the course to work for people living all around the world. On the videos, you'll hear a lovely, clear British accent. What will I learn? In this course, we’ll take you through the process of creating technical documentation. You’ll learn and practise: The purpose and value of technical documentation (aka having an answer if people ask why you should be doing this work). The entire documentation process. We’ll explain what you need to do, from beginning to end. We cover planning, writing, editing, indexing, and production. The skills you need as a technical communicator. How to work more efficiently. This framework will help you avoid wasting time. How to work more effectively. We’ll show you how to write and design your information in a structured, useful, usable and informed way. We don’t like to overhype our courses, so here are some reasons why not to get our technical writing training course. Those are: If you have requirements for your documents to meet specific regulatory documentation standards in these industry sectors: aerospace, military, railway, or automotive. Where documentation must be written to a specific XML standard. (You’ll need to take our DITA module in our advanced course as well). If you need to write technical API documentation for developers. (You’ll need to take our API module in our advanced course as well). Apart from that, this course will help you create the user assistance for your application or product. Duration and delivery format The course comprises 15 modules in total, which you can complete at your own pace. The course modules are delivered over the Web in small, manageable video presentations. You can download the course handouts as Word or PDF files. With the time needed to complete the exercises, you will need to allocate around two days in order to complete the course. You can pause the videos at any time and return to the course at times that suit you. Your Instructor Cherryleaf Cherryleaf is a technical writing services company formed in 2002 by people with a passion for technical communication and learning development. Cherryleaf is recognised as a leader within the technical communication profession. Our staff have written articles for the Society for Technical Communication's (STC) Intercom magazine, the Institute of Scientific and Technical Communicator's Communicator journal and tekom's TCWorld magazine. They've also written books on technical communication. We've presented webinars for Adobe, Madcap Software or the STC, and we've spoken at various conferences around the world. Today, organisations throughout Europe use Cherryleaf’s services so they can provide clear information that enables users and staff to complete tasks productively. Course Curriculum First Section The purpose of technical documentation (7:17) The different models for technical documentation (9:52) What is a technical author? (21:24) Adopting a user-centred design approach (10:38) Overview of the writing process (10:40) Planning your content (10:24) Researching the product and audience (13:20) Software tools (10:40) Writing the topics – Overview (30:31) Writing the topics – How to write and present different types of information (13:33) Writing the topics – Using images and videos (11:43) Writing the topics – Index, Search and Metadata (16:57) Hyperlinking (5:20) Reviewing and editing (9:42) End of course (7:21) Bonus content Frequently Asked Questions When does the course start and finish? It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.How long do I have access to the course?You have access for 12 months.What if I am unhappy with the course?We would never want you to be unhappy! 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Reduce and overcome self-harm – effective help for adolescents and adults. Overcoming and even stopping self-harming behaviours is possible with the right help and support – this inspiring online training course gives you the essential insights and tools you need… CPD Certificate: 6 hours Please note – there is also a 1-day attended workshop version of this course which includes practical exercises and counts towards Part 1 of the Human Givens Diploma. This online course has additional multiple choice questions to help deepen your learning. If you take this online course, you can attend the in-person workshop at 50% off. Helpful that real-life experiences were used as examples, trainer had excellent work-based knowledge…SUICIDE PREVENTION CO-ORDINATOR Self harm and self-injury behaviours are sadly now very common, particularly among young people. It’s a very emotive and sensitive subject for everyone involved; many find self harming stressful to work with and hard to treat. And self-harm doesn’t just impact the individual themselves, it can badly affect the people around them too. But there is hope… Why take this course Emily Gajewski, psychotherapist and self-harm expert, is passionate about sharing her unique knowledge, skills and new insights with you. Her important training day demystifies the self-harming cycle, clarifies its causes and shows why we should not give up on anyone, even in the most apparently hopeless situations. It is Jam-packed with essential information, proven techniques and helpful tips – you will hear from people who have been able to completely stop self-harming (or dramatically reduce it) and are now living fulfilled lives as a result of this approach. This online self-harm course will provide you with the clarity you have been looking for – and enable you to create a cohesive and effective treatment strategy. Give those who are struggling with self harm the best chance of reducing and eventually stopping self-harming behaviours, improve their mental health and their outlook of life. I work with self-harming teenagers a lot and learned valuable new tools on this online course...SARA SIMON What will you learn A greater understanding of self-injury and why it occurs What to do when someone discloses their self-harming behaviour to you The essential Dos and Don’ts for teams and individuals working with people who self-harm The latest guidelines around working with self-harm, including positive risk management and harm minimisation The importance of differentiating between self-harming and a suicide attempt – and how to treat them both The self-harm continuum – what tips us into self-harming behaviours What to do if someone is threatening to self-harm The common myths and stereotypes surrounding self-injury Powerful techniques that will transform your effectiveness and a ‘tried-and-tested’ framework for improving wellbeing, drawn from profound knowledge about what people need to avoid mental and emotional distress and increase wellbeing How chemical changes in the brain from self-harming behaviours can bring temporary relief from difficult emotions Why there is often an addictive element to self-injury (insights from neuroscience) How to approach the subject of self-injury with someone A cohesive and effective treatment strategy for treating self-injury and breaking the destructive cycle of behaviour Knowledge of the important skills needed for working with people who self-harm (these are practised on our attended workshop) Enlightening filmed interviews and case histories which show how it is possible to help people, even in a very desperate situation, to live fulfilling lives again Insights from a highly experienced tutor who has extensive hands-on experience of helping people successfully overcome self-harming Ways to help people build resilience against future stressful circumstances Tips on finding the most helpful coping strategies How to help people create an alternative ‘safe place’ for themselves Information that will reduce your own anxiety when working in this area How to create an effective self-management plan and increase the individual’s engagement with it Important new information that will help you prevent self-harm New confidence when making interventions with people who once seemed unreachable view booking details Good to know The online Tackling Addiction course also gives you a lot of information relevant to self-harm and the further skills you will learn on the Stopping Addictions: effective treatment and recovery 1-day workshop can also be useful for working with people who self-harm. Guided imagery and visualisation are key skills to have for implementing the strategies covered on this course. Invaluable - it was like lifting a veil on the reasons for self-harmTEACHER Who is this course suitable for? The profound information and advice on this online self-harm course is presented in a clear, practical way so that it is readily accessible and helpful to as many people as possible, including: Health and welfare professionals, including: psychologists, counsellors, psychotherapists, mental health nurses, psychiatrists, student wellbeing officers, doctors, nurses, occupational therapists, social workers, health visitors, youth workers, outreach and support workers School counsellors, teachers and other educational professionals Parents and carers of someone who self-harms Anyone who has a friend who is self-harming – or who works with vulnerable men and women in the voluntary sector. This course is relevant to a range of self-harming behaviours including: Self-injury cutting, ripping or carving skin burning skin punching or hitting themselves scratching or pinching (including dermatillomania) poisoning themselves with tablets or liquids (to similar) Over-eating and under-eating (anorexia or bulimia) Biting yourself (dermatophagia) Inserting objects into your body overdosing, exercising excessively pulling your hair (trichotillomania) getting into fights where you know you will get hurt Course Programme Part 1A way of staying alive Part 2The best way forward Part 3Vital steps on the healing journey What's included? Multiple Choice Quizzes PDF Course Notes Life-time access CPD Certificate Meet your tutor Emily Gajewski Emily has worked for over 21 years as a therapist, helping people move on from even the most severe emotional difficulties. Read more