SH191 Life Coaching and Counselling Diploma

Life Coaching and Counselling Diploma

Support and advise people as they aim for their dreams and ambitions.

Course Description

The combined Diploma in Life Coaching and Counselling will give you a necessary edge in the competitive Life Coaching industry. As a Life Coach you will encourage and assist people as they make life changes and aim for new goals and ambitions.

Combining the Life Coaching course with counselling with enable you to provide further support to your client and help them deal with the stresses and pressures that these adjustments can bring. On the course you will learn the major principles of Life Coaching and how to establish a successful Life Coaching business as well as a deeper understanding of the ideas behind counselling.

Our aim is to provide you with the best deal available, therefore registration fee, certification fee and full tutor support is included in the course price for you.

Previous Knowledge Required

The good news is that no prior learning knowledge or experience is essential to take this course. This course is openly available to anyone wishing to learn more about life coaching and counselling and would like to take part in a highly rewarding home study course. You have the freedom to start the course at any time and continue your studies at your own pace for a period of up to 12 months from initial registration with full tutor support.

Support

You will receive the course manual, assignments and study guide plus tutor support by mail and email. Our student support team are also available for any other queries that you may have whilst completing your course. You can be assured that unlimited support is available for your home study course, so there is no need to struggle or feel isolated during your studies.

Assessment

Completing a series of tutor marked assignments will lead you to the highly acclaimed Level 3 Diploma in Counselling and Life Coaching.

Modules

• Combined content of Diploma in Counselling and Life Coaching
• 1. What is life coaching?
• Coaching requirements. The aim of coaching. The coaching sessions.
• What life coaching is not
• Therapy. Counselling. Teaching or training. Consultancy. Mentoring
• 2. What makes an effective coach?
• Could you be a coach? Competencies of coaching.
• 3. In what areas can coaching be applied?
• Work. Home. Finances. Social life. Love. Dreams. Spiritual. Health
• 4. Skills of the coach
• Listening. Questioning. Silence. Values and beliefs. Rapport. Building self esteem. Not making suggestions. Encouraging responsibility
• 5. The life coaching process
• Discovery. Life’s purpose. TGROW model
• 6. Practical Coaching
• Coaching styles - Push or pull
• The benefits of coaching for clients
• How can the client get the most from coaching? When is coaching most effective?
• 7. Making a living from coaching
• Setting up your own business. Your business plan. Tax and the small business. VAT and the self employed. National Insurance. Insurance for the small company. Health and safety requirements. Conclusion
• Stage A
• 1.The Basics of Counselling
• 2.Types of Counselling
• 3.New wave Counselling
• 4.Traditional Counselling Styles
• 5.Listening Skills
• 6.Negotiation
• 7.Mediation
• 8.Crisis Mediation
• Stage B
• 9.Grief and Bereavement
• 10.Couples & Relationships
• 11.Stress Problems
• 12.Depression
• 13.Eating Disorders
• 14.Alcohol Problems
• 15.Children
• 16.Substance Abuse

Awarding Body

ASET is recognised as an awarding body by the relevant Government agencies and departments including QCA (Qualifications and Curriculum Authority) and DIUS (Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills) in England and by the equivalent bodies in Wales and Northern Ireland.

OCN (North West) are a National Awarding Body who is recognised by the department for Education and Skills and by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority in Britain.

Higher Education Credits are available upon completion of this course.

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