Counselling Skills for nutrition therapists and coaches

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Level 2 Foundation and Level 3 Accredited counselling skills qualification for people who provide nutrition advice and coaching in their practice.

We are proud to support a venture by Mind Your Health to provide nutrition therapists and coaches with a qualification Accredited by the Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body, that will enhance their work with their clients - including clients with eating and weight issues.

The course is accessible to delegates from the UK and overseas.

The 30 hour Level 2 Foundation Course delivered over 10 weeks  is optionally followed by the 90 hour Level 3 course, delivered over 18 weeks. Gain a qualification that will transform your work with people who come to you for help. Some people with the right experience may be able to begin with the Level 3 training. The Module aims and syllabus are below.

  • Foundation Course Level 2 CPCAB Accredited 30 hours

    The 30-hour course introduces candidates to key aspects of being a “helper” and begin to slowly apply therapeutic theories as they listen to people who are using their service.

    Dates and Time of modules in 2024.
    All modules are from  9.30am – 12.30pm     – i.e. 3 hours/week  over the course of 10 weeks.  They are held via Zoom.  We provide weekly handouts and learning aids.  Please note that the number of delegates is limited to 18.

    19th February,  26th February, 4th March, 11th March, 18th March, 15th April, 22nd April, 29th April, 6th May, 13th May 

    Fee £750 + VAT

    YOU WILL LEARN

    National Centre For Eating Disorders EFT for AddictionsUnderstanding boundaries and how to set them

    Identifying the needs of the client beyond the presenting problem

    Developing self awareness and reflection

    Basic counselling skills, such as empathic understanding, use of language, motivation

    Verbal and non-verbal communication

    How to deal with difficult clients

    How to end interactions appropriately and safely

    With these skills, the Level 2 Course is an opportunity for candidates to experience counselling or coaching training without the long period of dedication that a full qualification requires

    Award

    Any person who completes the course to a satisfactory level receives the CPCAB Accredited qualification.
    Completion of Level 2 training upon recommendation from your Tutor would give you an automatic spot (if you so want) on a Level 3 course of your choosing.

    Mind Your Health will be facilitating Level 2 Courses both during the day and in the evening, each lesson being 3 hours long,  spread over 10 weeks. Timings will be appropriate for the UK and convenient to those in international time zones.

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  • Level 3 CPCAB Accredited Counselling Training 90 hours

    The 90 hour course this will build on the skill-sets and initial theories learnt on the Level 2 Introduction course. Candidates will begin to consider the roles of a counsellor and client within therapeutic settings, along with applying further therapeutic theories within tutor-led skills practice.  With the right experience some delegates may be able to come onto this course without needing to do the Foundation course.

    Dates and Time of modules in 2024.
    All modules are in     5 hour slots over the course of 18 weeks.  They are held via Zoom.  We provide weekly handouts and learning aids.  Please note that the number of delegates is limited to 18.

    The time and fee 

    9.15am to 2.15pm (UK time) on 21st February, 28th February, 6th March, 13th March, 3rd April, 10th April, 17th April, 24th April, 1st May, 8th May, 15th May, 22nd May, 5th June, 12th June, 19th June, 26th June, 3rd July, 10th July

    Fee:  £1500 + VAT

    Examples of topics covered in this course

    Johari Window

    Person Centered approaches

    The counselling relationship

    Psychodynamic Theory

    Working with difference and diversity

    Plus much more

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    Award:

    Any candidate who completes the course to a satisfactory level, both in completing their portfolio and passing the assessment, will receive a CPCAB Accredited qualification. These qualifications are internationally accredited. In addition, completion of the Level 3 and upon recommendation from your Tutor will give you an automatic spot on a Level 4 course of your choosing.
    However, please note that currently Level 4 can only be delivered in-person in the UK. Mind Your Health will be facilitating Level 3 courses both during the day and evening, with the lessons being in 6-hour slots in length over 18 weeks. Timings will be beneficial to those in the UK, with the modules set to times convenient to those in international time zones.

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