58 Courses

Understanding loss and the best ways to help This sensitive course gives you greater insight into our natural grieving process, what can go wrong, the myths about grief, and how you can support those going through it Accredited CPD: 6 hours Incredibly helpful online grief course, very informativeEMMA WARDROPPER Loss is a common human experience and major part of life – every one of us will face the loss of a loved one at some time in our lives. Grief and bereavement can hit us in other ways too – like when we lose someone through dementia, addiction or divorce, or lose something significant, like the ability to have our own children or our physical health. This online course helps explain the different ways people react to grief, offers guidance on the most appropriate ways to support people and will also help you with your own grief when the time comes. Véronique's compassion and own extensive experience of grief and supporting others really shines through Why take this course In our Western culture death and dying have largely been taken into the realm of professionals, with many of us dying in hospital. Death is rarely a part of our conversations. Many don’t feel comfortable around the bereaved, they don’t know what to say or do for the best, or what to expect when faced with a bereaved person. This can make the experience of being bereaved very lonely, particularly as there are also many misunderstandings around grief, which can sometimes make matters worse. Véronique is passionate about dispelling these myths and giving people a clear roadmap to demystify what is a normal, healthy response to the death of a loved one – and identify when professional help might be needed. As well as her own personal experiences of grief, she has supported countless others over the years through her professional role as a Human Givens practitioner as well as on a personal level. This compassionate online course, which is illustrated with case histories and packed full of practical tips, will help you feel more confident when supporting grieving friends, patients, family or neighbours – and leave you better prepared for what to expect in your own times of grief. What will you learn The common myths surrounding grief and bereavement – what’s true and what isn’t How differing cultural, religious and belief-based views impact on how people grieve What the science and the latest research tells us about the grieving process The 3 common responses to the death of a loved one When grieving becomes a problem; complicated, avoidant or delayed grief Grieving for someone who is still alive Two different sorts of crying Pathological grieving – how to tell if professional help is needed Guilt and grieving over the loss of someone you feel you might have helped, e.g. suicide, drug or alcohol related death Why our innate emotional needs (part of our ‘human givens’) have a protective role Essential ‘Do’s and Don’ts’ for those wanting to support an individual who has lost a loved one – and how these can change over time or depending on the context How the circumstances around a death can affect how individuals grieve The impact of sudden, unexpected death What to expect in the early days following the loss of a loved one The value and use of ritual The role of our emotions – and why they can come up again out of the blue, sometimes years later How to help children and teenagers deal with death Living loss: grieving over e.g. divorce, infertility, caring for a loved one who is terminally ill, estrangement from friends or family members, the loss of job, or status, freedom, hope etc. The effects of trauma on the process of grief and when to detraumatise the memory How depression and trauma can impact on grieving Practical ways to help someone immersed in grief Case history showing how a human givens therapist helped with extreme grief Help for those that are grieving Case studies: personal experiences of being bereaved and what helped Strategies to avoid being overwhelmed – dipping in and out of grief The use of targeted specialist groups (e.g. death by suicide, drugs, alcohol, the death of a child, of a life partner, cancer, sudden death, stillbirth, sepsis or Covid) and social media Finding meaning and purpose after loss Re-engaging with life Integrating the changes. Course Programme Part 1How and why we grieve Part 2What you need to know about grief and bereavement Part 3 Practical things you can do to help Who is this course suitable for This course is for anyone who would like to understand more about grief and the different ways loss can affect us, and to feel more confident in helping those who are bereaved. An online course, it is presented in a clear, practical way without psychobabble to make it as readily accessible and helpful to as many people as possible – including those who may be currently grieving themselves. What's included? Videos PDF Course notes Life-long access CPD Certificate Course format This online course is split into 3 modules, each of which are broken down further into different sections of videos clips delivered in English. There are also course notes for you to download, plus additional reading information and a range of helpful links. You can take as long as you like to work your way through this online course on Grief and Bereavement and can view it as many times as you like. Once you have completed the course, you will receive a CPD certificate. This course has been independently accredited by the internationally recognised CPD Standards Office for 6 hours of CPD training. Meet your tutor Véronique Chown Véronique is a psychotherapist with over 20 years experience in private practice during which time she also worked for three years in the NHS. 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

Motivational Interviewing Advancing Practice 2-day In-person CPD training workshop Thursday 7th & Friday 8th November 2024 his 2-day workshop will be of interest to people in diverse settings and circumstances where conversations about change are an everyday reality. A wide range of learning methods are used to create an enjoyable atmosphere for learning and sharing ideas. These will include demonstration, video observation, brief content lectures, discussion, and focused practice. It is an introduction to Motivational Interviewing for some participants and a refresher for those people who have attended MI training previously.

Motivational Interviewing Introductory & Refresher 2-day In-person CPD training workshop Thursday 13th and Friday 14th February 2025 his 2-day workshop will be of interest to people in diverse settings and circumstances where conversations about change are an everyday reality. A wide range of learning methods are used to create an enjoyable atmosphere for learning and sharing ideas. These will include demonstration, video observation, brief content lectures, discussion, and focused practice. It is an introduction to Motivational Interviewing for some participants and a refresher for those people who have attended MI training previously.

– how to react, support and move forward Discover how you can best help a young person who self-harms – gain the insights and skills you need to approach this distressing subject respectfully and safely, a better understanding of what self-harm is, why young people self-harm, and much more… Date: Tues 14th May 2024 Accredited CPD Certificate: 3.5 hours Length: 3.5 hours (with breaks) Start time: 9.15am GMT (until 1.30pm) "This is one of the best self-harm trainings I’ve had, honestly..."EMILY LOVE, PRIMARY PREVENTION WORKER Live Online Webinar – Join Emily Gajewski – an expert in helping people overcome self-harm – for her live webinar on Tuesday 14th May 2024. All you need is a quiet place to watch, a computer or tablet and a strong internet signal, the rest is easy. Book your place and we’ll email you confirmation – you’ll receive your Zoom link the day before the event. RECORDING – the training is recorded in case anyone experiences technical difficulties – or you can’t attend on the day – so you will also get a recording for a limited time afterwards to maximise your learning. Want to attend but can’t make this date? Then please register your interest below – and we’ll email you when a new date is available. The aim of this live online training with Emily Gajewski, a highly experienced psychotherapist specialising in treating self-harm, is to give you a thorough, in-depth understanding of why young people self-harm and how to approach/react when helping someone in both the short and long term, including the essential skills most likely to effectively support the young person on their journey to find less harmful ways of coping – the webinar focuses on the most evidence-based knowledge and skills in this area. It will also help you find ways of calming yourself in moments of overwhelm to ensure that you can be as supportive and helpful as you’d like to be. Why you should attend With the ever changing, uncertain world we live in creating a vast amount of pressure on children – emotionally and physically – more children and teenagers are experiencing extremely stressful, distressing situations, with many looking for coping mechanisms to help them deal with their negative thoughts, feelings and emotions. Self harm (including self injury) is hugely on the increase and rates are higher than ever since Covid-19 and the long periods of isolation and uncertainty young people have experienced in ‘lock downs’. A survey of 61 secondary school children by charity Place2Be, shows self-harm reports increased by 77%, from 48 to 85, from August to September 2021. Finding the right words to approach self-harming can be difficult – this online webinar was created to help you (parents, carers, teachers) approach this topic with empathy and confidence. Discovering that a young person you are caring for is self harming can be an extremely stressful situation. When we are highly emotional, it can cause us to react in desperate ways, which are often not helpful or supportive to the young person, even if our intentions are totally well-meaning. “A really helpful, caring approach – it has clarified so much for me and I can now see a sensible way forward.”MARTIN, PARENT. 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 (or 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 What you will learn What is self-harm? Why young people self-harm How common is self-harming How to approach the subject (building rapport, trust…) How to react if your child (or any young person) tells you they are self harming (what not to say and do) The distinction between self harm and a suicide attempt The addictive element to self harm How to help a young person break the addictive pattern Helping a child in the short- and long term The influence of social media and peers Keeping your child safe Looking after yourself (managing stress, anxiety and worry for the household) Finding professional help View booking details Who this training is suitable for Parents, other family members and/or carers of children and young people who are at risk of self harming or currently self harming. Anyone who works with young people and needs to know how best to help when someone discloses that they self-harm or who they suspect may be self-harming. Therapists and counsellors who want to gain a better understanding so they can support families with a member who self harms. Course Programme The ‘How to help young people who self harm’ live online webinar starts at 9.15am and runs until 1.30pm (GMT). 9.15am Join the Zoom meeting 9.30am Understanding self harm 10.45am Comfort break and discussion 10.55am How to approach self harm and be most helpful 12.00pm Comfort break and discussion 12.10pm Creating the optimal conditions for recovery 1.30pm Webinar ends This course has been independently accredited by the internationally recognised CPD Standards Office for 3.5 hours of CPD training. On completion of this training you’ll receive CPD certificates from the College and the CPD Standards Office.

Hypnosis is one of the most valuable psychotherapeutic tools available. But few understand that it has an equally strong potential to harm patients Accredited CPD: 1.5 hours Thanks so much. Brilliant! Hugely informative.J. WILLIAMS If you are serious about learning how to hypnotise people, or having hypnotherapy yourself, you should not miss this powerful talk. After a lifetime of studying hypnosis and trance states Ivan Tyrrell, co-developer of the human givens approach to psychotherapy, shares his valuable clear thinking on the topic. What will you learn The difference between hypnosis and trance The underlying reason why so many different inductions induce trance states The deepest trance state of all. Nature’s solution to a major problem of the mammalian kingdom What is beneficial and useful about trancework, such as speeding up treatment for depression, anxiety disorders, addiction, PTSD, pain control, boosting confidence and aiding in the healing physiological damage to the body The many half-truths put forward by hypnotherapy schools and why great care and integrity are needed to practice because using hypnosis can also abuse and permanently damage people The harm hypnosis can easily do. The dangers are real for the hypnotist and the hypnotised Conditioning, cults and manipulation of large groups for dark purposes – all done using hypnosis ‘The Observing Self’ – the complementary principle to focused trance states The factors that determine whether using hypnosis will do harm or not. 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 Please note This webinar gives you important information – it explains the positive uses of hypnosis, and what it is, but also informs you about how unscrupulous people can abuse it and how others, often unwittingly, can do harm through a lack of understanding. The College does not provide therapy for anyone abused by hypnotherapists or hypnotists. We provide training for therapists and other health and welfare professionals, and information for the general public. For those interested there is more information on hypnosis in the book, The Brain’s Big Bang – The Explosive Origin of Creativity, Mysticism and Mental Illness, written by the founders of the Human Givens Approach to mental health and wellbeing. This course has been independently accredited by the internationally recognised CPD Standards Office for 1.5 hours of CPD training.

This hugely informative, far-reaching webinar gives you essential new information and fast, effective techniques to lower anxiety levels and unblock thinking in students of any age Accredited CPD: 1.5 hours Discover new ways to help students and young people overcome anxiety – and live mentally healthier lives. Really useful, so much information was covered – lots of great ideas to try. This hugely informative, far-reaching webinar gives you essential new information and fast, effective techniques to lower anxiety levels and unblock thinking in students and young people. What will you learn How anxiety contributes to poor learning, reduces motivation, causes writer’s block, freezes students’ ability to remember what they’ve learned, impacts negatively on exam performance etc New insights into why so many of our students and young people experience anxiety today – and the serious impact this can have on their mental health (in some cases leading to suicide) The important links between learning and emotion Key factors to remember when you’re working with anxious students and young people How bullying, and other traumatic events, can cause anxiety – and what to do Fast, effective techniques to unblock thinking and lower anxiety levels Effective strategies for improving learning and retention that are in tune with how our brains actually work A holistic model of learning that brings it all together Tips on helping young people gain essential life skills Important ways students can look after their own mental health and general wellbeing A range of clear, practical actions that students (and tutors!) can take to start reducing their anxiety right away Gareth was brilliant, so easy to listen to and learn from – I work with students and see what he's describing all the time, I wish my colleagues had heard this Who is this webinar suitable for? You – if you want to know the best ways to help a student – whether for professional or personal reasons – who’s overly stressed or anxious Anyone wanting to know more about the latest effective strategies for alleviating emotional distress that incorporate the latest insights from neuroscience Anyone working with or caring for stressed, depressed and anxious people who wishes to understand what’s causing the symptoms and how best to help This includes: parents, psychotherapists, university counsellors, clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, doctors, social workers, youth workers, wellbeing officers, trainee counsellors, psychology students, etc. This course has been independently accredited by the internationally recognised CPD Standards Office for 1.5 hours of CPD training. Meet your tutor Dr Gareth Hughes Gareth is an HG psychotherapist, researcher, nationally recognised expert on university mental health and wellbeing and a Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Read more

– what you need to know If stress impacts on you or anyone you know – don’t miss out on the wealth of helpful information contained in this webinar Accredited CPD: 1.5 hours This popular webinar with Ivan Tyrrell covers a wide range of life-changing information Ivan shares his extensive knowledge and experience with you as he explains revolutionary ideas on what causes mental illnesses and the fundamental role too much stress plays in this. He also looks at what you can do to prevent mental health problems arising, how we can moderate our own stress, and the fundamentals we all need to maintain wellbeing. So much helpful information in this short online webinar - it's really helped me understand the impact stress can have...TEACHER What will you learn The common myth about stress we shouldn’t ignore When stress starts to impact on your health – the human function curve How dreaming normally reduces stress levels – and what can go wrong Common causes of stress – and what we can do about them The link between stress and depression – how to break the cycle Why stress sometimes leads to psychotic breakdowns The mental health continuum How knowledge of the human givens enables us to understand and treat mental illness more effectively What you can do to moderate stress – in yourself and others 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 This course has been independently accredited by the internationally recognised CPD Standards Office for 1.5 hours of CPD training.

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

24-hour postural care CPD training ,focussing on supported lying for hands-on workforce.