Stress Management

Course Summary: Some stress is an important factor in encouraging achievement, but uncontrolled and unregulated stress is destructive. Techniques are included for stress reduction and control. This may lead to some taking the qualification wanting to go further into this specialised area of work.

Course Content: This qualification is designed to introduce the concept of managing and controlling client self-recognised stress and provides a framework for the selective application of a range of non-medical therapy techniques to aid well being. Its aim is to train students to a professionally competent level enabling them to practice therapy techniques as an aid to stress management and to demonstrate a full and accurate understanding of the application of interpersonal skills. Students will develop knowledge and understanding of the uses and limits of interpersonal skills and their integration with physical therapies.

Includes: This Diploma also includes the VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Health, Safety, Security and Employment Standards. This course is a mandatory part of all Holistic and Sports Therapy courses. If however you have already gained this Diploma in the last 3 years you will not have to complete it again providing evidence can be shown. Please bring a packed lunch, herbal teas and filtered water will be provided for you.

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  Understanding and Applying Techniques for Stress Management

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Course Assessment: This qualification requires the candidate to provide evidence of competence in the form of case studies or individual treatments to cover range statements, and demonstrate sufficient knowledge to be able to explain the use of therapy techniques as an aid to Stress Management and provide them safely, effectively and consistently. This qualification is supported by Skills for Health and the Prince of Wales' Foundation for Integrated Health and its critical aspect is to provide a framework for the selective application of a range of non-medical therapy techniques to aid effective management of stress. Independent study is an essential part of this course and you will be required to complete both practical and theoretical assignments at home. Assessments will take place during the course and on the final assessment day.

Course Tutor: Joanne Tinsley is a highly qualified tutor who specialises in vibrational therapies and business management.

Course Fees: Your Investment is £415 which includes all VTCT registration and certification fees. If you have already registered with VTCT this will be reduced by £16 and if you have already gained the VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Health, Safety, Security and Employment Standards in the last 3 years this will be reduced by a further £18.