A Diploma Course in Holistic Stress Management

Course tutors: Tim Hunt and Ros Lynes

“Attending the Holistic Stress Management weekend tutorial was a very relaxing and informative affair!

Kim our tutor, with a smile on her face and a great deal of enthusiasm, somehow managed to disseminate all the diverse threads of information on HSM to us… whilst at the same time encouraging the group to exchange relevant views and experiences…and provide us the opportunities of “practice” sessions with each other. How she achieved so much with us I don’t know - the weekend whizzed by without a boring moment!" - Sarah Peters

What is the aim of the Stress Management course?

This Stress Management syllabus has been specially designed and is exclusive to the Kevala Centre. Its purpose is to teach you to become a confident practitioner who can help in cases of stress caused by today’s lifestyle without medical intervention. The course examines established techniques such as relaxation, meditation, Transactional Analysis (TA) and Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP). It is also designed to give an overview and includes Nutrition, Bach Flower Remedies, Yoga and Massage.

Our Stress Management Training will give you the necessary skills to set up your own Stress Management practice and can be combined with existing skills to enhance your work as a therapist. Conditions such as dietary disorders, allergies, arthritis and insomnia are some of the many problems which may be caused or aggravated by stress. If you want to extend your skills as a therapist or are interested in holistic therapies but are unsure of where to begin then this is the ideal course for you. Perfect as a self-development programme too.

What does the course cover?

The course comprises 9 modules and covers:-

* Understanding the meaning of Stress: physical, emotional, psychological and behavioural effects

* Understanding the Physical disorders caused by Stress: Physical and psychological symptoms arising from stress.

* The Importance of Relaxation: Basic Yoga and Tai Chi.

* Holistic Tools for Stress Management: Autogenic relaxation, NLP, Bach Flower Remedies.

* Basic Counselling: NLP, TA, Meditation.

* Recognising Behavioural Patterns: Communication skills, time management, awareness meditation

* Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Techniques: Help build self confidence and self esteem in clients.

* Visualisation Techniques and Affirmations: Help clients deal with anxiety, panic attacks, lack of motivation and depression

* Devise stress management treatment plans and classes: Help clients recognise and prevent relapse

* First Aid: Basic First Aid techniques.

* Setting up in Business: Advice on setting up your practice.

* Case Studies: 6 Case studies are required to support the course.

* Final Exam: To be completed on finishing all of the modules.

* Recommended Reading: The course gives details of the recommended books students should read.

What qualification does the course give?

Having passed the final examination the candidate will receive a Diploma and will be entitled to use the letters C.H.Ed Dip Stress (Complementary Health Education Diploma in Stress Management).

What support is available?

Full tutor support is available from your own personal tutor. In addition there are regular practical tutorials available at the Centre. We strongly recommend that students attend at least one tutorial at the Centre. This Course also includes 4 Relaxation CD’s designed to complement this Programme.

See also the Stress Management section in the library

Associations

Like most of our therapy courses this programme is recognised by the Complementary Medical Association with full membership available to all successful students who also attend at least one 2 day tutorial at the Centre.

How do I enrol?

You can Enrol Today. Simply choose one of the two payment options below and click the link.

Please read the Terms & Conditions of Enrolment, before completing and submitting your Enrolment Form.