52 Health Visitor courses

Essential trauma awareness training on the causes, symptoms and best ways to treat PTSD Join our expert tutor live online to deepen your understanding of trauma and our responses to it – recovery is possible… Accredited CPD Certificate: 6 hours Length: 1 day (9.15am - 4.00pm GMT) Excellent online trauma course! I've worked with complex trauma for over 5 years and there was still plenty for me to take away...KAT MARLOW, PSYCHOTHERAPIST Why do some people become traumatised and others not? What makes an event traumatic? Why are the symptoms of trauma so many and varied? What happens if someone freezes – or experiences a shutdown or dissociative response – during a traumatic event? Live Online Training – Join Ros Townsend on Tues 16th April 2024 to find out the answers to these questions, and many more… You’ll also have time to ask your own questions and benefit from the group discussions. Once you’ve booked you’ll receive emailed confirmation – you’ll get your Zoom link the day before the event. Limited numbers – book soon to ensure your place. BONUS RECORDING – the training is recorded, in case anyone experiences technical difficulties on the day, so you will also get a recording for a limited time afterwards to maximise your learning. This inspiring and helpful online course with Ros Townsend, a highly experienced psychotherapist and trainer who specialises in treating trauma, will give you a thorough, clear understanding of how and why we can be impacted by traumatic events, what is happening in our brains, what causes post-traumatic stress (PTS) symptoms, why we respond in different ways (fight, flight, freeze or shutdown/dissociation), how to help someone who is suffering, when to seek professional help – and more. Why take this course Suffering from trauma, whether from a single incident or multiple events spread over the course of many years, can have a significantly detrimental impact on a person’s mental and physical health, and their quality of life. It can also greatly affect the lives of those around them. Since the Covid-19 Pandemic, more people than usual have experienced extremely stressful, distressing and/or frightening events, and many are finding that it has left them with symptoms of post-traumatic stress which can, in themselves, be very frightening. Recovery is possible – understanding is key Understanding what causes PTSD symptoms, how our brains and bodies react to distressing events and what makes us vulnerable to becoming traumatised, are all key to successful recovery. This knowledge creates a firm foundation on which to build successful coping strategies and clarifies what needs to happen to enable successful self-help and recovery. During the day you will also gain a clear understanding of how to spot the ‘early warning signs’ of trauma, before they go on to affect further areas of someone’s life, which red-flag signs indicate that it is time to seek professional help, and how trauma specialists are able to help people recover, from even the most difficult times, effectively – and lots more. Jam-packed full of essential information and important insights, real-life case studies and tips, this trauma course clarifies the different ways trauma can impact on people, leaving you better equipped to help support recovery and build resilience. It is an essential course for anyone who works with distressed people or who wishes to support someone they care for in their recovery from trauma, or for those simply wishing to better understand what they, or someone they care for, are experiencing. You will have plenty of time to ask questions throughout the day as the course is designed as a balance between structured learning, group discussion and activities (it is a live, expanded version of our shorter online course: Understanding Trauma). Ros is a brilliant teacher and presenter. She made the whole course interesting, engaging and informative as well as very supportive. She was also very patient with all our questions!GEMMA ROGERS, COUNSELLOR/COACH What you will learn A clear understanding of what trauma is – and the different survival responses we have evolved to help us deal with it What happens in our brains when we experience a traumatic event Why some people are affected by traumatic events, but not others What makes something ‘a trauma’ What symptoms may indicate that someone has been traumatised Why post-traumatic stress (PTS) occurs and the many different ways it can present The physical and psychological causes of post traumatic stress symptoms such as flash backs, hypervigilance, anger, poor sleep, poor memory, physical pain, difficulty thinking, digestive problems, low mood, apparent over-reaction to non-threatening situations Why PTS symptoms can develop years after a traumatic event The fight, flight and freeze response – its impact on our brain and body, and why it can be triggered inappropriately Why experiencing trauma in a passive survival state – such as freeze, shutdown or a dissociative state – can affect an individual particularly deeply How high emotional arousal impacts on our ability to think clearly Why our brains evolved this way Why some people experience trauma in a passive survival state such as freeze, shutdown or a dissociative state – and why we shouldn’t feel ashamed or guilty if we do The double whammy that comes with the ‘freeze’ response Why some sufferers experience ‘shutdown’ or dissociation as a result of trauma – and how this can lead to feelings of shame or guilt Why anger and other strong emotions can follow when someone comes out of a shutdown state during recovery from trauma How traumatic memories can stay ‘live’, keeping us on constant alert for danger ‘The straw that broke the camel’s back’: why one seemingly small event can tip someone into PTSD after years of exposure to other distressing events The importance of pattern-matching in understanding how our brains work Why post-traumatic stress triggers seemingly inappropriately extreme fear reactions The far-reaching impacts of unresolved trauma, including the development of co-morbid conditions and unhelpful coping strategies, such as addictions How unresolved trauma can lead to depression – the trauma / depression cycle Differences when treating single incident trauma, multiple trauma or ‘complex trauma’ When to seek professional help – spotting the ‘red-flag’ signs that you, or someone you care for, might need further support Where to find effective professional help An understanding of how the rewind technique works; its many advantages and applications The common elements of all effective treatments for post traumatic stress (PTSD) How we need to adapt traditional approaches to treating trauma for those experiencing shutdown or dissociative symptoms in the present Working holistically from the human givens approach The natural way we recover from distressing events What we all need as human beings to live emotionally healthy lives How to best employ self-help strategies to support your own recovery or to help others’ suffering from the effects of trauma How to build resilience and recover from symptoms How to access the ‘recovery zone’ Using breathing techniques with clients suffering from trauma Self-help strategies for improving your mental health and minimising traumatic symptoms A wonderfully informative course – I learned so much about traumaCOUNSELLOR Please note This live online training course is an expanded, live version of our shorter online course: Understanding Trauma. If you work with people with Complex Trauma, you may also like our attended workshops: Complex Trauma: Working effectively with challenging cases. Who this workshop is suitable for Anyone interested in understanding trauma and the many different ways it can present, the physical and psychological causes of post traumatic stress symptoms (PTSD), and what can be done to help – whether for personal or professional reasons. Anyone working with traumatised people including health and welfare professionals, such as: psychologists, counsellors, psychotherapists, mental health nurses, psychiatrists, school counsellors, student wellbeing officers, doctors, nurses, OTs, social workers, health visitors, youth workers, outreach, support workers, clinical psychologists, midwives, welfare officers, youth workers, hypnotherapists Anyone working with traumatised members of public services, such as: firefighters, police, paramedics and military personnel Family members of a traumatised individual who wish to understand more about how they can support their recovery or help them to access support Individuals wanting to understand more about their own experience of symptoms relating to trauma and learn more about what effective support is available – you will find the information on this course hugely helpful. Please note As the course deals with the subject of trauma, participants should be aware that discussion of specifically chosen examples of trauma and PTS symptoms will take place, for illustrative purposes, during the day. These will be generic examples for teaching purposes, however, and will not go into unnecessary detail or be voyeuristic or inherently distressing. Participants on the course will not at any stage be expected or put under pressure to discuss or disclose details of any personal experiences of a traumatic nature that they may have had. Course Programme The ‘Trauma: Patterns from the Past’ live online course starts at 9.15am and runs until 4.00pm. 9.15am Join the Zoom meeting 9.30am Introducing PTS 11.00am Comfort break and discussion 11.30am Understanding PTS 1.00pm Lunch break 1.45pm Red-flag signs – when to seek professional support 2.45pm Comfort break and discussion 3.00pm Self-help strategies 4.00pm Day ends This course has been independently accredited by the internationally recognised CPD Standards Office for 6 hours of CPD training. On completion of this training you’ll receive CPD certificates from the College and the CPD Standards Office.

Highlights of the Course Course Type: Self-paced online course Training Session: Interactive Online Training Tutor Support: Tutor support is included Customer Support: 24/7 customer support is available Quality Training: The course is designed by an industry expert Recognised Credential: Recognised and Valuable Certification Completion Certificate: Free Course Completion Certificate Included Instalment: 3 Installment Plan on checkout What you will learn from this course? Understand the full procedure and catheterisation techniques. Know the basic categories of catheters Learn how to do a male and female urethral catheterisation. Discover where to insert the post-procedure catheter Learn how to correctly handle and change catheters Discover how to regularly maintain catheter systems Acquire knowledge of maintaining records Identify the risks involved with an indwelling catheter Male and Female Catheterisation Training Course in London  This Catheterisation Course will equip you with the required skills and knowledge to handle, insert, and change catheters securely. You will receive hands-on training conducted by specialists in the field and hands-on experience to justify your role.  Catheterisation techniques and procedures Anatomy of male and female Different kinds of catheters Causes and types of incontinence Removing an indwelling urethral catheter Prevent and control infection Placing the catheter safely following surgery Post catheterisation care Urethral catheterisation in both men and women Online theoretical learning We offer comprehensive theoretical instruction for the first part of our Catheterisation Course, which you can finish at your convenience. After completing the coursework and tests, you can go to the practical learning section.  Offline practical training (designated London office) You will receive practical demonstrations and hands-on training as a part of the practical training to support your role. To ensure optimum attendance, practical training is offered on weekends. You will be needed to attend the training from our office in London, the location of which will be disclosed to you at the time of enrollment. Who is this Course for? This course is open to health visitors, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and healthcare professionals looking to enhance their catheterisation skills This course is also ideal for nurses, midwives, pharmacists and doctors looking to acquire catheterisation skills Anyone who works in the health sector can take this course to refresh their overall catheterisation knowledge and expertise Beginners and aspiring individuals who want to begin their career in the health sector can also take this Catheterisation Course Entry Requirements This Catheterisation Course has no academic prerequisites and is open to students from all academic disciplines. You will, however, need a laptop, desktop, tablet, or smartphone and a reliable internet connection. Assessment This Catheterisation Course assesses learners through multiple-choice questions (MCQs). Upon successful completion of the modules, learners must answer MCQs to complete the assessment procedure.  Through the MCQs, it is measured how much a learner can grasp from each section. In the assessment, the pass mark is 60%. You will be guided to the practical learning component, which will be delivered face-to-face, once the coursework and tests have been successfully completed. For practical training, weekend sessions have been implemented to assure the highest possible attendance. Your requirement to attend the training at our London office will be made clear to you upon enrollment.  Advance Your Career This Catheterisation Course will provide you with significant opportunities to enter the relevant job market and select your desired career path. Additionally, by showcasing these skills on your resume, you will be able to develop your career, face more competitors in your chosen sector, and increase your level of competition. If you are looking for Advanced Phlebotomy Course - Theory, Lab Practice & Work, enrol into our affordable and highly informative course, which will open your door towards a wide range of opportunities within your chosen sector. This Catheterisation Course is accredited by Continuing Professional Development (CPD)  Course Curriculum 1. Introduction to Catheterisation 1. Introduction to Catheterisation 00:05:00 2. Anatomy and Physiology of Urinary System 2. Anatomy and Physiology of Urinary System 00:07:00 3. Methods of Catheterisation 3. Methods of Catheterisation 00:07:00 4. Size of Catheters 4. Size of Catheters 00:03:00 5. Reasons for Catheterisation 5. Reasons for Catheterisation 00:03:00 6. Causes and Types of Incontinence 6. Causes and Types of Incontinence 00:05:00 7. Male Catheterisation Procedure 7. Male Catheterisation Procedure 00:05:00 8. Female Catheterisation Procedure 8. Female Catheterisation Procedure 00:05:00 9. Post Catheterisation Care 9. Post Catheterisation Care 00:03:00 10. Removing an Indwelling Urethral Catheter 10. Removing an Indwelling Urethral Catheter 00:03:00 11. Risks Involved with an Indwelling Catheter 11. Risks Involved with an Indwelling Catheter 00:05:00 12. Infection Control and Prevention 12. Infection Control and Prevention 00:04:00 13. Record Keeping 13. Record Keeping 00:02:00 14. Conclusion 14. Conclusion 00:04:00 Obtain Your Certificate Order Your Certificate of Achievement 00:00:00 Get Your Insurance Now Get Your Insurance Now 00:00:00 Feedback Feedback 00:00:00

Highlights of the Course Course Type: Self-paced online course Training Session: Interactive Online Training Tutor Support: Tutor support is included Customer Support: 24/7 customer support is available Quality Training: The course is designed by an industry expert Recognised Credential: Recognised and Valuable Certification Completion Certificate: Free Course Completion Certificate Included Instalment: 3 Installment Plan on checkout What you will learn from this course? Recognise the proper veins for cannulation Learn the physiology and anatomy of the hands and arms Gain knowledge about the different cannula sizes Outline the dangers of cannulation. Know how to select the correct equipment for cannulation Learn how to install the cannula correctly Understand the safety measures that must be followed Learn how to properly remove and cleanse a cannula Acquire an understanding of dressing practices Understand proper sharps disposal techniques Venepuncture and Cannulation Training Course in London  This Venepuncture and Cannulation Training Course will help you become proficient in the safest techniques for handling, flushing, and removing a cannula as well as other important information regarding the venepuncture and cannulation procedures. You will receive hands-on training conducted by specialists in the field and hands-on experience to justify your role.  Effectively identify veins for cannulation Legal aspects of venepuncture and cannulation Arm and hand physiology and anatomy Various types of cannula The entire process of cannulation Safety measures and infection prevention Appropriate cannula insertion and removal Proper prior and aftercare Professional competence and accountability Online theoretical learning We offer comprehensive theoretical instruction for the first part of our Venepuncture and Cannulation Training Course, which you can finish at your convenience. After completing the coursework and tests, you can go to the practical learning section.  Offline practical training (designated London office) You will receive practical demonstrations and hands-on training as a part of the practical training to support your role. To ensure optimum attendance, practical training is offered on weekends. You will be needed to attend the training from our office in London, the location of which will be disclosed to you at the time of enrollment. Who is this Course for? This course is open to health visitors, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and healthcare professionals looking to enhance their cannulation and venepuncture skills This course is also ideal for nurses, midwives, pharmacists and doctors looking to acquire venepuncture and canulation skills Anyone who works in the health sector can take this course to refresh their overall venepuncture and canulation skills Beginners and aspiring individuals who want to begin their career in the health sector can also take this Venepuncture and Cannulation Training Course Entry Requirements This Venepuncture and Cannulation Training Course has no academic prerequisites and is open to students from all academic disciplines. You will, however, need a laptop, desktop, tablet, or smartphone and a reliable internet connection. Assessment This Venepuncture and Cannulation Training Course assesses learners through multiple-choice questions (MCQs). Upon successful completion of the modules, learners must answer MCQs to complete the assessment procedure.  Through the MCQs, it is measured how much a learner can grasp from each section. In the assessment, the pass mark is 60%. You will be guided to the practical learning component, which will be delivered face-to-face, once the coursework and tests have been successfully completed. For practical training, weekend sessions have been implemented to assure the highest possible attendance. Your requirement to attend the training at our London office will be made clear to you upon enrollment. Advance Your Career This Venepuncture and Cannulation Training Course will provide you with significant opportunities to enter the relevant job market and select your desired career path. Additionally, by showcasing these skills on your resume, you will be able to develop your career, face more competitors in your chosen sector, and increase your level of competition. If you are looking for Venepuncture and Cannulation Training Course in London, enrol into our affordable and highly informative course, which will open your door towards a wide range of opportunities within your chosen sector. This Venepuncture and Cannulation Training Course is accredited by Continuing Professional Development (CPD).  Course Curriculum 1. Cannulation Training - Course Introduction 1. Cannulation Training - Course Introduction 00:04:00 2. What are Venepuncture and Cannulation 2. What are Venepuncture and Cannulation 00:08:00 3. Anatomy and Physiology of the Circulatory System 3. Anatomy and Physiology of the Circulatory System 00:08:00 4. Legal Aspects of Venepuncture (Phlebotomy) and Cannulation 4. Legal Aspects of Venepuncture (Phlebotomy) and Cannulation 00:04:00 5. Practitioner Requirements 5. Practitioner Requirements 00:04:00 6. Professional Competence and Accountability 6. Professional Competence and Accountability 00:05:00 7. Documentation and Record Keeping 7. Documentation and Record Keeping 00:04:00 8. Vicarious Liability 8. Vicarious Liability 00:03:00 9. Consent 9. Consent 00:03:00 10. Influencing Factors during Venepuncture 10. Influencing Factors during Venepuncture 00:03:00 11. Infection Prevention and Management 11. Infection Prevention and Management 00:06:00 12. Haemolysis 12. Haemolysis 00:03:00 13. Selecting Correct Equipment 13. Selecting Correct Equipment 00:05:00 14. Procedure of Venepuncture and Cannulation 14. Procedure of Venepuncture and Cannulation 00:06:00 15. Order of Draw 15. Order of Draw 00:04:00 16. Peripheral Cannula and Venepuncture 16. Peripheral Cannula and Venepuncture 00:07:00 17. Procedure Prior to Cannulation 17. Procedure Prior to Cannulation 00:06:00 18. During Cannulation 18. During Cannulation 00:04:00 19. Cannula Size and Cannulation Aftercare 19. Cannula Size and Cannulation Aftercare 00:06:00 20. Removal of Cannulation 20. Removal of Cannulation 00:03:00 21. Complications 21. Complications 00:06:00 22. Cannulation Training - Conclusion 22. Cannulation Training - Conclusion 00:02:00 Obtain Your Certificate Order Your Certificate of Achievement 00:00:00 Get Your Insurance Now Get Your Insurance Now 00:00:00 Feedback Feedback 00:00:00

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

This course provides both underpinning knowledge of stoma care and practical techniques to deliver person centred support for someone who requires stoma care.

If you advise, treat or counsel disturbed or distressed people, this could be the most important course you ever take… Accredited CPD: 6 hours Counselling is on offer everywhere, yet its effectiveness varies enormously. Some counsellors are brilliant, others useless – some even harm clients (albeit unwittingly). The best online counselling course I've ever doneCHILD PROTECTION OFFICER Why take this course Despite the wealth of research findings available to us today, the field of counselling and talking therapies still lacks a shared, cohesive evidence-based approach as to the best ways to help people – as a result, and despite the hardworking army of counsellors and psychotherapists (operating from a wide range of models), the rates of depression, anxiety disorders, addictive behaviour etc continue to climb. This online counselling course cuts through the ideology and concentrates on what we know from research findings works – and why – important information if you want to ensure you’re helping your patients as quickly and effectively as possible. Tutor Joe Griffin is an acknowledged expert on psychological interventions for depression, anxiety, anger disorders, trauma and addiction. He has transformed the outcomes of thousands of counsellors by showing them how to work with the givens of human nature – the result is a truly holistic, evidence-based and powerfully effective approach that empowers clients and helps them build resilience against future setbacks. If you work with, or support, distressed adults or children, you will gain essential new information that will make your work easier and more effective. The training course also provides an excellent foundation for anyone interested in becoming a counsellor or psychotherapist – it will help you see the wood for the trees – and could even save you years of wasted effort! Discover for yourself what can be done to make counselling much more reliably effective – and why this powerful approach is inspiring so many in the caring and teaching professions. Take the online course now. I've learnt more about effective counselling today than on my 2-year university course!COUNSELLOR What will you learn New insights from skills-based research and neuroscience which are proving hugely beneficial and improving outcomes Information (that no one else has given you) to make you more effective in your work – straight away Knowledge of the major myths that still continue in the field and make much counselling ineffective – taking this course could save you years of wasted effort! The core counselling skills of brief therapy that really make a difference fast – even with ‘stuck’ clients A scientifically sound knowledge of why these techniques are so valuable Moving and instructive case histories, including films of different brief therapy sessions for depression and anxiety which show effective counselling in action Demonstration of an essential skill for treating a wide range of problems A greater understanding of the mind/body connection and unconscious processes How to avoid harming people in counselling and psychotherapy (as can sometimes happen unwittingly, however well meaning the therapist) A new understanding of the revolutionary human givens approach to counselling and psychotherapy and how it can make you more effective if you work in these fields The importance of working in this truly holistic, integrated and evidence-based way Knowledge of what we all need to maintain our emotional health and new insights into what goes wrong for people A flexible framework for defining and generating mental health and wellbeing The link between effective psychotherapy/counselling and learning A solid grounding in what it takes to be an effective counsellor or psychotherapist and the skills required Includes course notes Accredited CPD certificate and much more… 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. Who is this course suitable for? Anyone whose work involves advising, treating or counselling disturbed or distressed people All health and welfare professionals, including: psychotherapists, counsellors, psychologists, occupational therapists, doctors, nurses, health visitors, physiotherapists, pastoral workers, social workers, support workers, youth workers, trainee counsellors, university welfare officers and school counsellors Planners with responsibility for managing care resources Anyone considering a career in counselling or psychotherapy – or who would like to know more about the most effective strategies for alleviating emotional distress (for personal or professional reasons) Advisors and managers responsible for staff welfare Course Programme Part 1What is counselling? When does it work? When does it not? Part 2Working in tune with how the brain works Part 3Mind/body connections: internal processes Part 4The seven core skills of brief counselling

Discover how to make a positive difference – whatever the problem – using the key concepts and skills encompassed in human givens therapy. Accredited CPD: 6 hours With mental health problems affecting ever-increasing numbers of people, there is an economic and moral need for psychotherapy to be as effective as possible. What an inspirational, motivating online brief psychotherapy course!PSYCHIATRIST Why take this course Brief solution-focused therapy has been found (in a meta-analysis of hundreds of efficacy studies) to be far more effective in treating anxiety disorders, depression, phobias, trauma and addiction, than any form of therapy that assumes treatment needs to be long-term. But not all brief psychotherapeutic approaches are the same – some are more effective than others. On his hugely informative online brief psychotherapy course, Ivan Tyrrell distils the essential components you need to make your psychotherapeutic interventions as quick, reliably effective and long-lasting as possible. He clearly demonstrates how, by combining proven psychotherapeutic skills with new insights and techniques derived from the human givens approach (such as how to work more in tune with the brain by using the APET™ model), we can help distressed individuals and families even more effectively. The result is a powerful integrative, bio-psycho-social approach that allows you to work flexibly with each client’s situation – helping them to recover their lives as quickly as possible – and empowering them with new knowledge and skills that will build resilience against future setbacks. Anyone working in the welfare and caring professions can safely introduce these new strategies and concepts into their work – you will also gain a richer knowledge of why so many people have mental and emotional problems. It's impressive how much can be achieved in one session.CASE MANAGER / REGISTERED NURSE What will you learn A clear understanding of why a bio-psycho-social approach should determine how psychological interventions are structured Novel ways to overcome resistance and motivate people The chance to see skilled brief therapy in action (filmed examples) – with moving and riveting case histories How to make a difference fast, even with ‘stuck’ clients New treatments for anxiety, panic attacks, depression, anger, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), eating disorders, addictions, relationship/marital/family problems, and to help survivors of abusive relationships more effectively 47 vital tips that will make you more effective How to communicate with the emotional brain Ways to develop rapport quickly and gather good quality information from your clients Knowledge of the APET™ model and why this improves outcomes A better understanding of how emotions affect thought How to use a client’s own language therapeutically A richer knowledge of why so many people have mental and emotional problems and what you can to do help them Why brief psychotherapeutic approaches work so well How to establish clear outcomes and realistic goals The best ways to rehearse success and improve outcomes The importance of metaphor Examples of how to incorporate these strategies into your own practice Increased confidence when working with difficult cases Includes course notes Accredited CPD certificate and much more… 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. Course Programme Part 1Why brief therapy approaches work so well Part 2How to apply these strategies with your patients/clients Part 3Putting it all into practice: seeing it happen Part 4The six steps of effective brief therapy Who is this course suitable for? Anyone wishing to know more about the best ways to combine brief therapeutic techniques to powerful effect so that individuals can be helped to move on as quickly as possible All health and welfare professionals, including: counsellors, psychotherapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, psychiatric nurses, midwifes, doctors, health visitors, social or youth workers Anyone who’d like to be able work effectively with each individual they see, in a truly integrated bio-psycho-social way If you’d like to improve your practical counselling or psychotherapy skills so that you can help individuals and families as quickly as possible, this course is for you Anyone curious about why some people get better results than others when working with depression, anxiety disorders and more… 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

How to prevent mental illness New insights into the causes of mental illness, including severe conditions like schizophrenia, are explaining distressing symptoms and reducing suffering… Despite the billions spent trying to alleviate mental illness around the world, the rates of mental and emotional distress are increasing. Why? What is going wrong? Why are millions of people so stressed? And what can we do about it? Brilliant online course! At last, a clear explanation of what causes mental illnesses.PSYCHOLOGIST Why take this course ‘From Stress to Psychosis: how to prevent mental illness’ gives you the answers – and much more.. Over the last two decades, course tutor Ivan Tyrrell has played an influential role in integrating psychotherapy and counselling with the latest findings about brain functioning and human behaviour. On his enlightening course, you will find out how this knowledge – and the many insights derived from it – can be easily applied to improve the mental health of people suffering from a wide range of conditions, including the more serious. He explains, among other things, what happens to us when the brain is put under stress; why stress is associated with mental illness; why some people experience psychotic episodes and others don’t; what the difference is between being ‘stressed’ – which doesn’t feel good – and being ‘stretched’, which does. And why people on the autistic spectrum experience stress so intensely. You will also discover what people need to lead mentally and emotionally healthy lives – and what the best type of help is for anyone requiring psychotherapeutic interventions in order to recover quickly from stress overload, depression and anxiety disorders (including PTSD). And you will learn about a revolutionary new theory – described by some psychiatrists as “the only model on the table that explains the symptoms of schizophrenia” – which throws much-needed light on this distressing illness and explains why it has been virtually eliminated in communities where the correct approach to dealing with early onset of psychosis exists. The resulting psychotherapeutic human givens guidelines are already improving treatment – bringing important new hope to sufferers and those working with or caring for them. A different approach to the medical model – more humane and holistic, which is what is needed.OUTREACH & DEVELOPMENT WORKER (MENTAL HEALTH) What will you learn A better understanding of what ‘mental illness’ is The three reasons why all mental illnesses arise Why some stressed people – but not others – go on to experience psychotic symptoms (such as hallucinations, delusions and hearing voices) A richer understanding of the mind/body connection and its impact on our emotional and psychological health What increasing stress levels do to our brains and bodies Information about more effective treatment possibilities that are opening up for clinical psychology, psychotherapy and counselling A moving insight into Asperger’s syndrome Why high functioning people with Asperger’s are easily stressed and cause stress in others What everyone needs to be mentally and emotionally healthy – and how to maintain that wellbeing Natural ways of reducing emotional arousal and avoiding stress overload The central role of emotions in our lives – and why taking it into account is essential for psychotherapy to be successful Knowledge of the APET™ model – which rapidly improves psychotherapeutic outcomes and interventions – and how to integrate it into your work Illuminating case histories The brain as a pattern-matching organ – and what this means for mental health and successful therapy A remarkable observation (shown on film) about the connection between stress, dreaming, depression and psychosis Includes: Course notes Accredited CPD certificate and much more… 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. Course Programme Part 1How everyday life affects the mind/body system Part 2The APET™ model explored: its application with stress and depression Part 3Psychosis: what is going on? Part 4Treating psychological trauma quickly Who is this course suitable for? Anyone working with or caring for stressed, depressed and anxious people, or people suffering from schizophrenia or psychotic episodes, who wishes to understand what’s causing the symptoms and how best to help This includes: psychotherapists, counsellors, clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, doctors, psychiatric nurses, occupational therapists, health visitors, nurses, pastoral workers, social workers, youth workers, HR consultants, HR managers, wellbeing officers, trainee counsellors, psychology students, etc. Anyone wanting to know more about the latest effective strategies for alleviating emotional distress, which incorporate the latest insights from neuroscience This course is for you if – for personal or professional reasons – you want to know the best ways to help someone who is overly stressed and/or you fear they could be heading for a breakdown What's included? 13 Videos 17 Quizzes PDF Course notes Life-long access CPD Certificate Course format ‘From Stress to Psychosis’ is based on our one-day seminar of the same name. This online course is split into 4 modules, each of which are broken down further into different sections containing filmed lectures given in English by the tutor, Ivan Tyrrell. 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 Ivan Tyrrell Ivan Tyrrell worked for many years as a psychotherapist and now spends most of his time lecturing and writing. Read more

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Effective treatment and recovery Discover why some people become traumatised and not others, the cause of extreme traumatic stress responses, the wide range of trauma symptoms – and much more… Accredited CPD: 2.5 hours This clear, helpful online trauma awareness course with Ros Townsend, a highly experienced psychotherapist specialising in treating trauma, gives you a thorough understanding of how and why we can be impacted by traumatic events, what is happening in our brains, what causes post traumatic stress symptoms and how to help someone who is suffering. The clearest explanation of trauma I’ve ever had - thank you! Why take this course With the Covid-19 Pandemic, more people than usual have experienced extremely stressful, distressing and/or frightening events, and many are finding that it has left them with traumatic stress symptoms. Suffering from trauma – whether from a single incident or multiple events – can have a significant impact on a person’s mental and physical health. It can also greatly affect the lives of those around them. Understanding is key – recovery is possible Understanding what makes us vulnerable to becoming traumatised, how our brains react to distressing events, and why, how to spot trauma symptom, the coping strategies people employ, what needs to happen to enable recovery and when to see professional help, is essential if we are able to help people effectively. Jam-packed full of clear information, insights and tips, this online trauma course will clarify this and more for you, making you better equipped to help support recovery and build resilience – it is an essential course for anyone wishing to help traumatised children and adults successfully recover as quickly as possible, or for anyone wanting to better understand what’s happening to someone they care about. A well presented and taught online course, from a highly knowledgeable and engaging teacherMELANIE BEARNE – AFTER ATTENDING ROS' GUIDED IMAGERY WORKSHOP Live online version available The content of this course is also covered, along with further information and group break out sessions, on the live online course Trauma: Patterns from the Past – which gives you the additional benefit of being able to ask our expert tutor questions. What will you learn A clear understanding of what trauma is What’s happening in our brains when we experience a traumatic event Why some people are affected by traumatic events, but not others Why post-traumatic stress occurs and the many different ways it can present What makes something ‘a trauma’ The physical and psychological causes of post traumatic stress symptoms such as flash backs, hypervigilance, anger, poor sleep, poor memory, physical pain, difficulty thinking, digestive problems, low mood Why PTS symptoms can develop years after a traumatic event The fight or flight response – its impact on our brain and body, and why it can be triggered inappropriately Why some people freeze when faced with a traumatic event, and why we shouldn’t feel ashamed if we do The double whammy that comes with the ‘freeze’ response Why our brains evolved this way How traumatic memories can stay ‘live’, keeping us on constant alert for danger ‘The straw that broke the camel’s back’: why one seemingly small event can tip someone into PTSD after years of exposure to other distressing events The importance of pattern-matching in understanding how our brains work What we all need as human beings to live emotionally healthy lives Spotting the ‘red-flag’ signs that you, or someone you care for, might need further support – and where to find effective help How best to support others suffering from the effects of trauma The far-reaching impacts of unresolved trauma, including the development of co-morbid conditions and unhelpful coping strategies, such as addictions How unresolved trauma can lead to depression – the trauma / depression cycle The natural way we recover from distressing events How high emotional arousal impacts on our ability to think clearly Why post traumatic stress triggers seemingly inappropriately extreme fear reactions Differences when treating single incident trauma, multiple trauma or ‘complex trauma’ The traumatic memories continuum The common elements of effective treatments for post traumatic stress (PTSD) Working holistically from the human givens approach An understanding of how the rewind technique works; its many advantages and applications How to build resilience and recover from symptoms How to access the ‘recovery zone’ Using breathing techniques with clients suffering from trauma Self-help strategies for improving your mental health and minimising traumatic symptoms When to seek professional help What's included? Videos Life-long access CPD Certificate Who is this course suitable for? Anyone interested in understanding trauma and the many different ways it can present, the physical and psychological causes of post traumatic stress symptoms (PTSD), and what can be done to help – whether for personal or professional reasons. Anyone working with traumatised people including health and welfare professionals, including: psychologists, counsellors, psychotherapists, mental health nurses, psychiatrists, school counsellors, student wellbeing officers, doctors, nurses, OTs, social workers, health visitors, youth workers, outreach, support workers, clinical psychologists, midwives, welfare officers, youth workers, hypnotherapists and those working with traumatised members of public services, such as: firefighters, police, paramedics and military personnel – you will find the information on this course hugely helpful. This course has been independently accredited by the internationally recognised CPD Standards Office for 2.5 hours of CPD training. Meet your tutor Rosalind Townsend Ros Townsend is an experienced psychotherapist and supervisor with busy practices in SW England, where she combines private therapy work with referrals from Occupational Health and the NHS. Read more