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Friday 26th April, 3pm, Muirhead Tower, University of Birmingham, Arts Building – LR6, Room 222 The Department of Public Administration and Policy and CEDAR are delighted to host a public seminar on The Politics of Becoming: Anonymity and Democracy in the Digital Age by Hans Asenbaum   Oxford University Press   When we participate in political debate or protests, we are judged by how we look, which clothes we wear, by our skin colour, gender and body language. This results in exclusions and limits our freedom of expression. The Politics of Becoming explores radical democratic acts of disidentification to counter this problem. Anonymity in masked protest, graffiti, and online debate interrupts our everyday identities. This allows us to live our multiple selves. In the digital age, anonymity becomes an inherent part of everyday communication. Through our smart devices we express our selves differently. As cyborgs our identities are disrupted and reassembled. We curate self-representations on social media, create avatars, share selfies and choose the skin colour of our emojis.   The Politics of Becoming encourages us to engage in a revolution of the self. Democratic pluralism is not only a matter of institutional design but also about how we express our identities. Inner revolutions change our personal realities and plant a seed for democratic futures.   Hans Asenbaum is a Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Deliberative Democracy and Global Governance at the University of Canberra. His research interests include radical democracy, queer and gender studies, digital politics, and participatory research methods. In 2022 he received the ECPR Rising Star Award. Hans is the author of The Politics of Becoming: Anonymity and Democracy in the Digital Age (Oxford University Press, 2023) and co-editor of Research Methods in Deliberative Democracy (with Ercan, Curato and Mendonça, Oxford University Press, 2022). His work has been published in the American Political Science Review, New Media & Society, Politics & Gender, and the International Journal of Qualitative Methods. Friday 26th April, 3pm, Arts Building – LR6, Room 222, University of Birmingham Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2TT

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Description Learn Yoga and start practising yoga with the video course entitled Yoga Training Diploma. Yoga helps you to improve your physical, mental, and spiritual condition. The course covers the powerful Pranashama Yoga techniques, sequences along with the concepts and techniques of Chakra balancing, meditation, nutrition, Acro or partner Yoga and Thai massage healing. The course is helpful for both Yoga trainers and individuals who want to learn Yoga. Apart from the Yoga exercise, the course also presents the recipes of Yoga Detox diet, juicing, and making smoothies. You will also know some of the short yoga practices and specific poses such as Donkey kicks, mermaid pose, vibrator technique, yoga abs and more. Finally, the course includes some training manuals and ebooks that can work as your guide for a long time. Assessment: This course does not involve any MCQ test. Students need to answer assignment questions to complete the course, the answers will be in the form of written work in pdf or word. Students can write the answers in their own time. Once the answers are submitted, the instructor will check and assess the work. Certification: After completing and passing the course successfully, you will be able to obtain an Accredited Certificate of Achievement. Certificates can be obtained either in hard copy at a cost of £39 or in PDF format at a cost of £24. Who is this Course for? Yoga Training Diploma is certified by CPD Qualifications Standards and CiQ. This makes it perfect for anyone trying to learn potential professional skills. As there is no experience and qualification required for this course, it is available for all students from any academic background. Requirements Our Yoga Training Diploma is fully compatible with any kind of device. Whether you are using Windows computer, Mac, smartphones or tablets, you will get the same experience while learning. Besides that, you will be able to access the course with any kind of internet connection from anywhere at any time without any kind of limitation. Career Path After completing this course you will be able to build up accurate knowledge and skills with proper confidence to enrich yourself and brighten up your career in the relevant job market. Pranashama Philosophy Pranashama Philosophy FREE 00:48:00 Guided Meditations Meditation for Beginners FREE 00:06:00 Chakra Balancing Meditation 00:09:00 Guided Mediation Love and Yoga Nidra 00:12:00 Empowering Relaxation Guided Meditation 00:20:00 The Prasha Method System of Healing Yoga to Get Grounded 00:19:00 Grounding Yoga 00:55:00 Qi Yoga Flow to Balance Emotions 00:13:00 Fire Practice to Transform & Tone 01:21:00 Journey into the Heart - Upper Back & Shoulders 00:53:00 Yoga Inversions Series 00:34:00 Yoga Inversion Series 2 00:09:00 Yoga Inversion Headstands 00:17:00 Mantra Vinyasa Yoga 00:50:00 Mantra Vinyasa Florida 00:50:00 Eyes Closed Vinyasa 6th Chakra Practice 00:13:00 Mantra Vinyasa Workshop: Part 1 00:12:00 Mantra Vinyasa Workshop: Part 2 00:12:00 Mantra Vinyasa: Part 3 00:04:00 Heart Chakra Practice: Part 1 00:13:00 Heart Chakra Practice: Part 2 00:13:00 Heart Chakra Practice: Part 3 00:13:00 Heart Chakra Practice: Part 4 00:13:00 Heart Chakra Practice: Part 5 00:01:00 Heart Chakra Practice: Part 6 00:12:00 Detox Yoga 00:33:00 Yoga Detox Diet, Juicing & Smoothie Recipe Videos Energy Diet Seminar 00:39:00 Red Smoothie Recipe 00:03:00 Detox Green Juice 00:06:00 Chocolate Chai Spice Smoothie Recipe 00:10:00 Cabbage Wraps Recipe 00:18:00 Partner / Acro Yoga Workshops Thai Yoga Massage - Partner Healing & Love 00:32:00 Acro Yoga Double Wheel Pose 00:01:00 Acro Partner Yoga Triple Plank 00:01:00 Pranashama Yoga Full Classes Transform Your Life with Yoga DVD - full length 01:04:00 Pranashama Yoga Flow - All Levels 00:55:00 30 Minute Core Strengthening and Spinal Balancing Sequence 00:31:00 Adjustments, Anatomy and Alignment Workshops Anatomy & Alignment Staff Pose 00:07:00 Yoga for Back Pain Special Needs Yoga Workshop 00:10:00 Anatomy & Alignment Workshop Fish 00:06:00 Anatomy and Alignment Poses for Very Tight Hips 00:20:00 Adjustments Workshop: tight or injured shoulders 00:17:00 Adjustments Workshop: Sun Salutation Series 00:25:00 Adjustments Workshop: Knee Injury or Pain 00:11:00 Adjustments Workshop: Back Pain or Injury 00:10:00 Adjustments Workshop: Shoulder Pain or Injury 00:10:00 Adjustments Workshop: Legs 00:07:00 Adjustments Workshop: Lower Back 00:05:00 45 minute Workshop Yoga for Lower Back and Sciatica Pain Relief 00:45:00 Short Yoga Tutorials and Specifics Poses Running Man Yoga Tutorial 00:04:00 Donkey Kicks Yoga Tutorial 00:04:00 Wild Thing - How to 00:04:00 Yoga Abs 00:04:00 Mermaid Pose Yoga Tutorial 00:08:00 Vibrator Technique - How to 00:05:00 E-book E-book: Green Smoothie Cleanse 00:15:00 Certificate and Transcript Order Your Certificates and Transcripts 00:00:00

Developing and using our innate resources well is as integral to mental health as meeting our emotional needs – join HG co-founder Ivan Tyrrell and Diploma tutor Carol Harper to explore them further Accredited CPD Certificate: 5 hours Suitable for: All health and welfare professionals – and anyone interested in what makes us who we are A perfectly coordinated seminar, a ‘dance’ between psychotherapy geniuses Ivan Tyrrell and Carol Harper - I wouldn't have missed it for the worldIAKOVOS FLASKIS Why take this course Nature provided us with a wealth of inbuilt resources to help us get our innate physical and emotional needs met. They are a fundamental part of being human, what we call human ‘givens’, and can be usefully thought of as internal guidance systems that not only enable us to survive but to achieve remarkable things. They have been continuously refined over thousands of years and are still evolving. A lot of attention is given to the importance of ensuring that people’s innate emotional and physical needs are met well – but our resources are an integral part of this: if they are not fully developed, or are misused or even damaged, we can suffer greatly. A clear understanding of these guidance systems, how they work and what they do for us, is essential if you wish to help others, improve our society, or understand yourself and those around you better. This is especially true if you are an involved parent, teacher, manager, or any kind of therapist. If you work with, or for, others you need this knowledge – understanding what makes us all ‘tick’ should be at the heart of everything we do. Amazing! Incredibly fascinating subject delivered with a deep respect for the profound human resources with which we are endowed...DAMIAN FEARNS, TRAINER, FACILITATOR, COACH What you will gain A deeper understanding of yourself and others More insight into the holistic nature of the rich but incomplete patterns that we inherit from our genes How and why these patterns must seek their completion in the environment An increased understanding of how memory is involved in learning – from birth to old age Guidance about how malleable memory is and why forgetting is as important as remembering The unexpected science behind emotional arousal – how emotions are created moment by moment A deeper understanding of the APET model – and why metaphorical pattern matching is central to all human interactions and endeavours Greater insight into why emotions create trance states in us – and the role this plays in many disorders Why being able to go into trance is essential for learning A richer understanding of the important role imagination plays A better understanding of how dreaming preserves the integrity of our genetic inheritance The confidence and skills to build on the instinct for rapport and what happens when that instinct is only crudely met in infancy An understanding of how rapport plays an important part in language acquisition How to counter the blight of loneliness Why reasoning is important and so difficult for some people What it means to ‘know’ something How we can check out our own emotional responses and biases We also consider whether intuition is an innate resource and the role accessing the Observing Self has in spiritual development And much more… No prior knowledge of the human givens approach is needed to benefit from this course. What's included? 14 Videos 10 Multiple choice quizzes PDF Course Notes & downloads Life-long access CPD Certificate Course programme The ‘A closer look at our innate resources’ online course is split into 10 sections and covers the following: Resources: guidance systems for life and learning Emotions, dreaming, trance states, imagination The ability to build rapport Reason, how we know and the Observing Self This course has been independently accredited by the internationally recognised CPD Standards Office for 5 hours of CPD training. Meet your tutors Ivan Tyrrell Ivan Tyrrell worked for many years as a psychotherapist and now spends most of his time lecturing and writing. Read more Carol Harper Carol has 30 years’ experience in private practice, her holistic outlook and curiosity has influenced her professional development… Read more Good to know This new online course is based on live online training given during the pandemic. It gives you a unique opportunity to learn from Ivan Tyrrell, co-founder of the human givens approach, and co-author with Joe Griffin of best-selling books about our innate needs and resources. He is joined by senior tutor Carol Harper – and together they draw on their extensive knowledge and lifetimes’ experience to share key insights that will deepen your psychological understanding and increase your ability to help people.

Vital information about depression for everyone – includes new insights and research findings which dramatically improve recovery rates and reduce relapses Accredited CPD: 6 hours Despite being on the increase, depression is actually one of the easiest disorders to treat successfully and quickly – once you know how. The best online depression training I've ever hadMENTAL HEALTH WORKER Why take this course This popular online depression course with psychologist Joe Griffin, a leading expert in the field (and co-founder of the human givens approach), shatters the many myths that still surround this distressing condition and how it should be treated. It gives you the new insights, information and research findings that have been quietly revolutionising the effective treatment of depression for well over a decade. Literally thousands of people in the UK and Ireland have already been helped to recover from depression – often remarkably quickly – as a result of the new information taught on this course. Among other things, you will discover: what really causes depression; why depressed people wake up tired and unmotivated; the link between worrying, dreaming and depression; why some forms of psychotherapy can actually be harmful when treating depression; why the appropriate type of psychotherapy has a dramatically lower rate of relapse than antidepressants and is also the most effective treatment – even with severe cases and postnatal depression. For the sake of the millions of people affected by depression around the world (including rising numbers of children, young people and the elderly), this information needs to be much more widely known. It doesn’t just transform lives – it saves them… So much valuable information about depression – makes total senseGENERAL PRACTITIONER What will you learn Essential new information about why people become depressed A better understanding of what depression really is, why it’s on the increase and how to diagnose it Clear explanations of symptoms such as waking up tired and unmotivated Practical help to quickly break patterns of depression, move people on and prevent relapse New insights into the dissociative elements of depressive lifestyles An important understanding of why some forms of psychotherapy can make depression worse Techniques for tackling rigid thinking and negative expectancy Why some people are more vulnerable to depression than others How to make a positive difference straight away Ways to talk to suicidal people – this training saves lives The myths that have grown up around depression How to manage bi-polar depression psychologically The links between emotional arousal, REM sleep, dreaming and depression How this discovery dramatically improves our ability to help people get out of depression quickly The most effective strategies for successfully treating depression The causes of postnatal depression and how best to treat it How to help with excessive grief Lots of case history examples which illustrate how these new insights combined with the most effective brief therapy techniques can help people recover as quickly as possible Ways to ‘inoculate’ yourself against depression Includes Course Notes Accredited CPD certificate 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 wishing to gain a better understanding of the causes and symptoms of depression, and why some people are more vulnerable than others All health and welfare professionals ‒ if you have to deal with, treat or care for depressed people, the new insights on this course will make your work easier and more effective Anyone concerned about the side effects of drug treatments who would like to know about the recent discoveries and easy-to-learn psychotherapeutic techniques that combined can lift depression quickly What's included? 19 Videos 28 Quizzes PDF Course notes Life-long access CPD Certificate Course format ‘How to break the cycle of depression’ is based on our previous 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, 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 online training course, you will receive an accredited CPD certificate, which counts towards Part 1 of 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

Our English pronunciation course offers a comprehensive and practical approach to mastering the English pronunciation. In this course, you will learn to articulate sounds, stress patterns and intonation, hence you will refine your pronunciation skills and enhance your spoken English proficiency. This Course At A Glance Accredited by CPD UK Endorsed by Quality Licence Scheme Understand how to pronounce correct vowels and consonants to speak meaningful and correct English sentences Learn to pronounce difficult English words in a simpler and systematic way Learn how to include the silent letter in English words to improve pronunciation and vocabulary Develop skills and knowledge required to be understood by native speakers and the ability to follow spoken English Understand features of English pronunciation that are essential for mutual understanding Learn how to effectively link words in phrases and sentences Ability to produce and identify basic rhythm, stress and intonation patterns of English words Identify your strengths and weaknesses with specific sounds patterns due to the influence of your native language Learn how to speak naturally using contractions and reductions English Pronunciation Course Overview Master the art of speaking English fluently with an English Pronunciation Course Online. This online course will help you in speech clarity and listening comprehension. You will learn how to stress the right syllable in a word and the process to modulate your voice in a natural-sounding melody. Speak like a pro in an office meeting, online webinar, educational seminar, or college debate. By the end of this course, you will be a confident and fluent English speaker. You will not feel hesitant and demotivated anymore while communicating with your colleagues, friends, and relatives. Who should take this course? This English Pronunciation Course Online is specially designed for people who want to learn the English language, hone their English pronunciation skills, or people studying for the TOEFL. Entry Requirements There are no academic entry requirements for this course, and it is open to students of all academic backgrounds. However, you are required to have a laptop/desktop/tablet or smartphone and a good internet connection. Assessment Method This English Pronunciation Course Online 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 pass mark is 60%.   Course Curriculum Introduction Welcome to Clear English Pronunciation Your Journey Starts Here Articulation Place of Articulation Manner of Articulation Short Vowel Sounds Long Vowel Sounds Common Vowels vs. Diphthongs Mastering Vowel Sounds Learning Activity: Ball, Bell, Bill, Bowl, Bull Schwa Consonants - Voiced and Voiceless Pronunciation Practice Mastering the P and B Sounds Mastering the T and D Sounds Mastering the F and V Sounds Mastering the K and G Sounds Mastering the CH and J Sounds Mastering the S and Z Sounds Mastering the L and R Sounds Mastering the M and N Sounds Mastering the TH Sounds Mastering the SH Sound Mastering the W and V Sounds Review and Closing Mastering All the Sounds of English Tongue Twisters Closing Supplementary Resources Supplementary Resources - English Pronunciation Masterclass Assessment Assessment - English Pronunciation Masterclass Recognised Accreditation CPD Certification Service This course is accredited by continuing professional development (CPD). CPD UK is globally recognised by employers, professional organisations, and academic institutions, thus a certificate from CPD Certification Service creates value towards your professional goal and achievement. CPD certificates are accepted by thousands of professional bodies and government regulators here in the UK and around the world. Many organisations look for employees with CPD requirements, which means, that by doing this course, you would be a potential candidate in your respective field. Quality Licence Scheme Endorsed The Quality Licence Scheme is a brand of the Skills and Education Group, a leading national awarding organisation for providing high-quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries. It will give you a competitive advantage in your career, making you stand out from all other applicants and employees.     Certificate of Achievement Endorsed Certificate from Quality Licence Scheme After successfully passing the MCQ exam you will be eligible to order the Endorsed Certificate by Quality Licence Scheme. The Quality Licence Scheme is a brand of the Skills and Education Group, a leading national awarding organisation for providing high-quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries. It will give you a competitive advantage in your career, making you stand out from all other applicants and employees. There is a Quality Licence Scheme endorsement fee to obtain an endorsed certificate which is £65. Certificate of Achievement from Lead Academy After successfully passing the MCQ exam you will be eligible to order your certificate of achievement as proof of your new skill. The certificate of achievement is an official credential that confirms that you successfully finished a course with Lead Academy. Certificate can be obtained in PDF version at a cost of £12, and there is an additional fee to obtain a printed copy certificate which is £35.   FAQs Is CPD a recognised qualification in the UK? CPD is globally recognised by employers, professional organisations and academic intuitions, thus a certificate from CPD Certification Service creates value towards your professional goal and achievement. CPD-certified certificates are accepted by thousands of professional bodies and government regulators here in the UK and around the world. Are QLS courses recognised? Although QLS courses are not subject to Ofqual regulation, they must adhere to an extremely high level that is set and regulated independently across the globe. A course that has been approved by the Quality Licence Scheme simply indicates that it has been examined and evaluated in terms of quality and fulfils the predetermined quality standards. When will I receive my certificate? For CPD accredited PDF certificate it will take 24 hours, however for the hardcopy CPD certificate takes 5-7 business days and for the Quality License Scheme certificate it will take 7-9 business days. Can I pay by invoice? Yes, you can pay via Invoice or Purchase Order, please contact us at info@lead-academy.org for invoice payment. Can I pay via instalment? Yes, you can pay via instalments at checkout. How to take online classes from home? Our platform provides easy and comfortable access for all learners; all you need is a stable internet connection and a device such as a laptop, desktop PC, tablet, or mobile phone. The learning site is accessible 24/7, allowing you to take the course at your own pace while relaxing in the privacy of your home or workplace. Does age matter in online learning? No, there is no age limit for online learning. Online learning is accessible to people of all ages and requires no age-specific criteria to pursue a course of interest. As opposed to degrees pursued at university, online courses are designed to break the barriers of age limitation that aim to limit the learner's ability to learn new things, diversify their skills, and expand their horizons. When I will get the login details for my course? After successfully purchasing the course, you will receive an email within 24 hours with the login details of your course. Kindly check your inbox, junk or spam folder, or you can contact our client success team via info@lead-academy.org

– 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

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

– and managing it without drugs Essential information – discover the quickest, most effective ways to reduce all sorts of anxiety and help people take back control of their lives Accredited CPD: 6 hours Outstanding online anxiety course! Highly practical.OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST Panic attacks, social anxiety, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), phobias, psychosexual problems, obsessional compulsive disorders (OCD), raised stress levels and anxiety related to work, money, health, surgery, childbirth, terror threats and dying are a problem for increasing numbers of people – causing untold suffering and costing the taxpayer huge sums of money. Why take this course Prolonged and excessive anxiety also makes us susceptible to a wide range of mental health disorders and physical illnesses. But we needn’t put ourselves – or those we care for – at risk like this. On this popular online anxiety course, co-founder of the human givens approach Joe Griffin shows you the best ways to reduce anxiety and successfully treat a wide range of anxiety-disorders. He also explains the evolutionary basis of anxiety and looks at why it isn’t just ill health that causes anxiety in normal people but anxiety that causes ill health (for example, when raised anxiety levels suppress the immune system). This indisputable mind/body link makes it essential that all health and welfare professionals are equipped with the knowledge and skills to reduce anxiety in people quickly – in order to reduce suffering and offer more effective treatment and care. Truly empowering anxiety training, it was packed with valuable information & advice.TEACHER / COUNSELLOR What will you learn New information about the biological and psychological forces that make people anxious How these insights improve treatment A deeper understanding of stress and what we can do to reduce it Effective techniques for dealing with insomnia, a frequent symptom of stress Useful ways to measure anxiety levels The five most effective techniques for reducing anxiety Techniques and information that will increase your confidence and effectiveness when treating panic attacks, social anxiety, phobias, PTSD, psychosexual problems and OCD An overview of what happens in the brain when we become anxious Increased understanding of the causes of anxiety disorders, such as OCD, PTSD and severe phobias Effective ways to reduce anxiety related to health, dying, surgery and childbirth The importance of the mind/body link – and why increased anxiety and stress levels make us susceptible to physical and mental health problems An understanding of why anxiety-related illnesses are increasing Knowledge of why therapy for anxiety disorders should be brief – the benefits compared to drug treatments An understanding of the ‘fast phobia cure’ or ‘rewind’ technique and how to use it to resolve post traumatic stress – often in as little one session Increased understanding of the causes of phobias and what can be done to remove them How to inoculate against the harmful effects of stress Ways to reduce the drugs needed in surgery and childbirth How to deal with panic attacks and ascertain if they are being caused by hyperventilation Case history examples which highlight how the techniques covered can be easily implemented Techniques for reducing your own anxiety levels Ways to build resilience into our own lives as well as our clients’ 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? All health and welfare professionals who’d like to know about more effective and rapid treatments for anxiety disorders Educational and other professionals – in fact anyone who works or lives in a stressful environment that raises anxiety levels Any friends, family or colleagues of people affected by anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, OCD, trauma or stress who would like to understand the causes and symptoms of anxiety disorders – as well as discovering the quickest and most effective ways to treat them successfully Anyone who would like to deepen their understanding of anxiety disorders and discover why increasing numbers of people suffer from them today Anyone – whether for professional or personal reasons – who wishes to be more effective at reducing anxiety in themselves as well as others Course Programme Part 1Anxiety and the Mind-Body Link Part 2Panic attacks, agoraphobia and fear of public speaking Part 3Dealing with phobias, trauma and stress Part 4OCD and anxieties about death, birth and sex What's included? 18 Videos 30 Quizzes PDF Course notes Life-long access CPD Certificate Course format ‘Understanding Anxiety’ is based on our one-day seminar of the same name. 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 Part 1 of 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