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Essential skills for successfully treating a wide range of conditions – such as trauma, addictions, anxiety and depression – as well as making long-lasting behaviour changes and much more… Accredited CPD Certificate : 6 hours Length 1 day (9.30am - 4.00pm) This has been a priceless experience. Life-changing. Brilliant, simply brilliant!COUNSELLOR / EX IT SERVICE MANAGER Why take this course Strong emotions focus and lock attention – keeping people trapped in problem behaviours. Therapeutic change cannot happen until the emotional arousal is reduced. This is why all health and welfare professionals need to know how to induce the relaxation response in their clients. Guided imagery and visualisation not only reduce emotional arousal quickly but can be used to reframe life circumstances through metaphor and to rehearse in the imagination any required changed behaviours and/or feelings, which dramatically increases the likelihood of those changes taking place in ‘real life’. If you want to be able to help people effectively, this is a key course to attend – guided imagery is an essential skill required for removing phobias, curing PTSD, lifting depression and overcoming addictions or self-harm, and is also useful for raising self-confidence and increasing motivation. When you become confident in using these skills, you can begin to bring patients out of the emotionally-driven trance states of a wide range of conditions such as anxiety disorders, addiction, anger, stress overload, trauma, depression, chronic pain and much more. That is why guided imagery is one of the most powerful psychotherapeutic tools available to us – and one you need in your ‘toolkit’. Fascinating way of working with clients – relaxation techniques very powerful. Extremely relevant to practice. Good techniques and strategies learnt to use with clients to help them problem solve and move forward.HEALTH VISITOR What will you learn Powerful new ways to improve treatment outcomes Training and practice in using one of the most effective psycho- therapeutic tools available for treating a wide range of emotional and physical conditions Invaluable ways to motivate people, reframe life circumstances and instigate changes in behaviour Insight into how the mind/body communication system works Greater confidence when working with a wide variety of conditions Supervised practise in generating healing trances The core skills you need to acquire for the rewind technique for treating PTSD and phobias A variety of ways to help people relax Ways to reduce pain, including in childbirth Increased understanding of trance states and their role in everyday life Effective skills for helping people improve their performance – sports, public speaking etc. The opportunity to experience relaxation, guided imagery and visualisation yourself A scientifically-sound knowledge of why the various techniques and skills you will gain are so valuable And much more Good to know The skills you will learn on this course are an essential pre-requisite for taking the The Rewind Technique – Effective treatment for trauma (PTSD) and phobias course. You will also need them for the following courses too: Brief Therapy for Stopping Addictions How to Lift Depression Overcoming Self-harm Further guided imagery techniques can be learnt and practised on our NEW workshop: Guided Imagery 2 – essential techniques Course Programme The ‘Guided imagery and visualisation for therapeutic change’ course starts at 9.30am and runs until 4.00pm. From 8.30am Registration (Tea and coffee served until 9.25am) 9.30am What guided imagery is and why it works 11.00am Discussion over tea/coffee 11.30am The essence of all relaxation inductions: an easy way to start 1.00pm Lunch (included) 1.45pm Why it is important to be flexible: a range of techniques 2.45pm Discussion over tea/coffee 3.00pm Guided imagery and counselling: the essential steps 4.00pm Day ends Who is this course suitable for? Anyone who wants to help people effectively and for the long-term, particularly those involved in mental and physical healthcare would benefit from attending Psychotherapists, counsellors and mental health workers – these skills are essential to have to work with a wide range of conditions and for ensuring long-term behaviour change (see list below) Trained hypnotherapists looking to extend and build on their existing skillset and understanding The information and skills taught are extremely useful for dealing with: Stress; addictions; agoraphobia; allergies; anorexia; anger; asthma; bed wetting; blood pressure; bulimia; depression; lack of confidence; chronic pain; eczema; frustration; guilt; grief; hay fever; inhibition; insomnia; irritable bowel (IBS); relationship/marital difficulties; migraine; nightmares; obsessions (OCD); pain control; panic attacks; phobias (all kinds); sexual difficulties (impotence, premature ejaculation and vaginismus); shyness; skin disorders and trauma (PTSD); flashbacks; ulcers; warts and worrying. You can also control blood pressure, stimulate the immune system, promote healing of damaged skin tissue and bones and give birth easier using guided imagery and visualisation. 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.

Discover the highly effective psychological techniques that are helping people overcome all kinds of addictions and compulsive behaviours… Accredited CPD Certificate : 6 hours Length 1 day (9.30am - 4.00pm) Hugely informative - one of the best addiction training daysADDICTIONS COUNSELLOR NEXT available date: Tuesday 27th February, London – join Emily Gajewski for this popular addiction recovery training workshop – to ensure your place, book online now or call our friendly team on 01323 811690. Other dates and venues available. When combined with key insights into the addictive process and what drives it, the techniques covered on this day prove effective at helping people successfully quit a wide range of addictions. They also help to reduce withdrawal symptoms, minimise relapses and give people the best chance at effective, long-lasting recovery… What will you learn New insights into the addictive process and why people become addicted Common traps to avoid when treating addictions A range of psychological techniques for overcoming addiction How to develop a treatment plan and deepen a client’s commitment to change Ways to overcome resistance – and prevent relapses Also covered: Demonstrations – by a leading expert in addiction counselling – of the powerful skills that help to quickly break the patterns of addictive behaviour Guidance and practise in using some of these yourself How to break the cycle of shame involved in addictions, using self-compassion and generation of hope Essential motivational interviewing techniques – and how to incorporate them into the ‘cycle of change’ Up-to-date knowledge of the most useful ways to beat a wide variety of addictions – and prevent relapse Increased understanding of the addictive trance and its false promises How to use harm-reduction techniques Why the social-based model of addiction is more helpful than the disease-based model An understanding of the importance of guided imagery in overcoming addictions and substance abuse (particularly ‘counter-conditioning’ which is taught on Guided Imagery 2: additional techniques) Co-morbid conditions – the link with addiction and how to deal with them as effectively and quickly as possible A total revelation – very upliftingMENTAL HEALTH WORKER Why take this course The numbers of people affected by addictions and substance abuse continue to rise – causing immense mental, physical and financial suffering to individuals, their families and colleagues – while the resources to help are dwindling. But thankfully it is possible to help most addicts transform their lives – often in only a few sessions – as you will discover on this practical day which draws together, from various schools of solution-focused therapy, the most effective and proven techniques for treating addictions (including motivational interviewing and self compassion techniques) with essential neuroscientific insights into the addictive process to create powerful interventions. You will leave the day with renewed confidence knowing how it is possible to help most people with addictions, enabling them to transform their lives, often in a small number of sessions. The skills covered are essential to have (along with guided imagery) if you wish to improve your effectiveness when helping people quit any addiction, including: alcohol addiction, smoking, gambling addiction, shopping, social media addiction, sex, substance abuse, self-harm and eating disorders. Please note You will leave this workshop with essential information and a variety of skills that you can implement straight away. However, the key concepts and most effective ways of treating addictions, which you will see demonstrated and explained, incorporate guided imagery skills. We therefore recommend, if you aren’t proficient in these already, that you attend the Guided imagery and visualisation for therapeutic change workshop (either before or after this one). The counter-conditioning technique that you will see demonstrated and explained on ‘Stopping Addictions’, is taught in detail and practiced by workshop participants on Guided Imagery Day 2: additional techniques. ‘Stopping Addictions’ complements our online course Tackling Addiction and what you will learn on it will also be very useful if you support or work with people who self-harm. Course Programme The ‘Stopping Addictions: effective treatment and recovery’ course starts at 9.30am and runs until 4.00pm. From 8.30am Registration (Tea and coffee served until 9.25am) 9.30am How and why people develop addictions 11.00am Discussion over tea/coffee 11.30am Dealing with resistance 1.00pm Lunch (included) 1.45pm How to create the optimal environment for positive change 2.45pm Discussion over tea/coffee 3.00pm Utilising the imagination 4.00pm Day ends Who is this course suitable for? All members of the caring professions, including: psychotherapists, addiction counsellors, drug workers, youth workers, nurses and detox support specialists, doctors, sober companions and drug and alcohol workers, therapists, vocational counselors, clinical psychologists, occupational therapists, psychiatrists, cognitive behavioural therapists, teachers and education professionals, social workers, supervisors, physiotherapists, support workers and anyone wishing to improve their understanding of addictive behaviour and how to treat it. 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.

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LOOKING FOR: MG, YA, ADULT FICTION / NON-FICTION Kesia Lupo joined Donald Maass Literary Agency in 2024 after 11 years working across the publishing industry. She started out as an editorial assistant at Pan Macmillan London in 2013, transitioning to children’s fiction in 2015 when she moved to Chicken House (a UK imprint of Scholastic), where she worked her way up from junior to senior editor. Here she acquired and edited bestselling, internationally successful and prize-winning fiction for middle grade (MG) and YA readers. In 2023 she transitioned over to the US and agenting, working with the Bindery Agency before finding a home with DMLA. At DMLA, Kesia is building a list leaning 60/40 towards MG and YA fiction, with the rest consisting of adult fiction and a smattering of adult non-fiction. She is especially, but not exclusively, interested in underrepresented voices, whether BIPOC, LGBTQ+, neurodivergent, disabled writers or other identities not listed here. Across all age-groups, she’s seeking: Fantasy/Science Fiction: High fantasy, low fantasy, cosy fantasy. Particularly interested in fantasy and SF inspired by underrepresented cultures with unique world-building. Romantasy is fine but the fantasy elements MUST be strong! Horror: Psychological and paranormal horror in particular but will consider slashers. Kesia loves gothic horror and is not generally fazed by gory content. Thrillers: Upmarket thrillers with a unique spin. Loves plot twists! Historical: Open to everything with a strong hook and informed by excellent research. Would love to find non-Eurocentric historical fiction. For adult fiction only, she’s seeking: Bookclub/women’s fiction: Voice-driven, high-concept novels across these categories. Romance: Upmarket romance with a great one-line pitch. Happy with spice. For adult non-fiction, she’s interested in accessible political, cultural or historical topics with broad appeal. Please don’t self-reject – if you are unsure about whether your story might be a good fit, Kesia would rather see it. In one single word document, Kesia would like you to submit a covering letter, 1 page synopsis and the first three chapters or 5,000 words of your manuscript in a single word document, whichever is shorter. (In addition to the paid sessions, Kesia is kindly offering one free session for low income/under-represented writers. Please email agent121@iaminprint.co.uk to apply, outlining your case for this option which is offered at the discretion of I Am In Print).  By booking you understand you need to conduct an internet connection test with I Am In Print prior to the event. You also agree to email your material in one document to reach I Am In Print by the stated submission deadline and note that I Am In Print take no responsibility for the advice received during your agent meeting. The submission deadline is: Monday 27th January 2025

About Course Sage 50 Accounts: Master the Popular Accounting Software Learn how to use Sage 50 Accounts, one of the most popular accounting software solutions available, with this comprehensive online course. This course is designed for everyone, from beginners to experienced professionals. You will learn everything you need to know to use Sage 50 Accounts effectively, from setting up a new company to creating year-end reports. The course is taught by industry experts and covers a wide range of topics, including: Setting up and managing a company Recording transactions Payroll processing Creating reports Tax compliance You will learn through a combination of video lessons, interactive exercises, and self-paced assessments. By the end of the course, you will be able to: Use Sage 50 Accounts to manage all aspects of your accounting Create accurate and timely financial reports Comply with all relevant tax regulations Why study this course? Sage 50 Accounts is a powerful accounting software solution used by millions of businesses worldwide. Learning how to use Sage 50 Accounts can help you to save time and improve the efficiency of your accounting processes. Sage 50 Accounts is a highly sought-after skill by employers. This course is perfect for: Small business owners Bookkeepers and accountants Anyone who wants to learn a new accounting skill Enroll today and start your journey to becoming a Sage 50 Accounts expert! Course features: Taught by industry expert Comprehensive coverage of all aspects of Sage 50 Accounts Interactive exercises and self-paced assessments Requirements: For practice purposes, you should have Sage 50 Software installed on your PC. The software is not included with this course. What Will You Learn? Use Sage 50 Accounts to manage all aspects of your accounting Create accurate and timely financial reports Comply with all relevant tax regulations Course Content Getting Started Getting Started Setting up of the System Virtual Tour of Sage 50cloud Accounts Edit and Modify Default Chart of Accounts Add a Business Bank Account, Credit Card Account and Petty Cash Account Creating and Deleting Departments Customers and Suppliers Setting up Customers and Suppliers Create a Project List Entering Purchase (Supplier Invoice), Purchase Credit Note, Purchase Order.. Entering Sales Fixed Assets Fixed Asset Register Bank Payments and Receipts Bank Payments and Transfer Recording Customer Receipts and Supplier Payments Adding Recurring Items Petty Cash Petty Cash Account Bank Reconciliation with Bank Feed Bank Reconciliation - Current Account Bank Reconciliation - Petty Cash and Credit Card Aged Reports Aged Reports Payroll Journals Payroll Posting and Payroll Journal Vat Return (Making Tax Digital) Vat Return Opening balances on Sage 50 Cloud Accounts Opening Balances on Sage 50 Year End Journals Year End Journals Cash Flow, Budgets and Accountant's Report Cash Flow, Budgets and Accountant's Reports Apps and Add-ons Apps and Add-ons Correction of Error, Backup and Restore Correction of Error, Back Up and Restore Course Book Coursebook for Sage 50 Cloud Accounts (V.29) - 2023 A course by Ujjwala D'Souza MAAT, Sage/Xero/Quickbooks Trainer/Advisor RequirementsFor practice purposes, you should have Sage 50 Software installed on your PC. The software is not included with this course. Audience Small business owners Bookkeepers and accountants Anyone who wants to learn a new accounting skill Audience Small business owners Bookkeepers and accountants Anyone who wants to learn a new accounting skill

Foundation • Advanced • Masterclass 8 CPD POINTS 1 DAY INTENSIVE COURSE  ONLINE or IN-CLINIC NOTE! After booking we will contact you for scheduling the exact course date! Courses dates are subject to change due to mentors availability. We will inform you via email if a date becomes available! Additional information ATTENDANCE ONLINE (theory), IN-CLINIC (Practice) COURSE LEVEL BEGINNER | Foundation Course, INTERMEDIATE | Advanced Course, EXPERT | Masterclass Course, ALL LEVELS 10% OFF

Our Creative Writing course, running for five weeks, will explore the art of storytelling in depth. Is your child a budding writer aiming to excel in 11+ exams in the UK? Our Creative Writing course is designed just for them Over five weeks, we'll delve into the art of storytelling, focusing on creating pieces that set your child apart and building essential exam skills. From mastering the nuances of the five senses to paragraph and story structure, our expert exam tutor, Kristen, will guide students every step of the way. We'll help your child answer those seemingly boring questions with enthusiasm, explore figures of speech, enrich vocabulary, and unleash their creative potential. This will be the perfect course to learn about exam skills for 11+ creative writing tasks!

This course is for persons required to work in specified locations, e.g. MEWP’s, scaffolding, window cleaners, lift engineers and maintenance operatives. The course provides skills, knowledge and competence to select and use the correct harness and lanyard for the work task.

– 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

We offer the option to book GWO First Aid as an initial training course or as a refresher course.