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Diploma in Holistic Counselling Course Schedule

DUAL DIPLOMA

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Diploma in Holistic Counselling

This is as much a life course as it is a career path. Benefitting anyone who wants to live their potential, have harmonious interactions, stand in their power and embrace life. Discover the keys to a fulfilling life and be a guiding light for others.

Working with the philosophy of balance, this course combines esoteric and alternative health practices with traditional counselling techniques; bringing together the best of alternative and mainstream wellbeing for the mind, heart and soul.

This is a practical and indepth course that dives right into the heart of issues that are experienced by people from all walks of life; from letting go to creating happiness; from preventing stress to finding peace; from heartbreak to joyous relationships; and self discovery to understanding humanity.

The Diploma in Holistic Counselling is designed to give students the tools and confidence to counsel themselves and clients to better health and wellbeing, happiness and fulfilment in all areas of their life. The course is nationally accredited by the Australian Holistic Healers and Counsellors Association, providing students with the professional qualifiication and title of 'Holistic Counsellor' upon graduation.

MODULES:

Module 1 Holistic Counselling I

Module 1.1 Holistic Counselling II

Module 1.2 Holistic Counselling III

Module 2 Metaphysical Studies

Module 5 Clinical Practise

Module 6 Career Considerations

DURATION:

Minimum of one year and a maximum of 2 years.

A one year extension may be granted upon written request.

COMMENCES:

Students may enrol at any time.

COURSE PARTICULARS:

COURSE STRUCTURE:

Home study with tutorial assistance via phone and email.

STUDY MATERIALS:

6 CD manuals, an amethyst cluster*, satin spar crystal*, pendulum* and a complimentary college notepad.

* These healing implements are optional. Please see Course fees for further information.

Manuals are in CD (pdf) format and accompanied by diagrams, pictures, video (to enable you to watch the healing techniques, step by step); and sound clips (to enable you to fully exprerience the guided meditations). The manuals are very comprehensive, easy to follow and include a flexbile weekly study schedule.

COURSE FEE OPTIONS

FULL COURSE PAYMENT:

$2350 payable upon enrolment (includes $200 discount)

MODULE INSTALMENTS:

Students may enrol and pay for one (or more) modules at a time as follows:

Module 1 Holistic Counselling I $600

Module 1.1 Holistic Counselling II $600

Module 1.2 Holistic Counselling III $600

Module 2 Metaphysical Studies $600

Module 5 Clinical Practise   $100

Module 6 Career Considerations $50

Students paying in instalments will receive each module upon payment.

Optional extras: Module 2 requires use of 3 healing implements. Students have the option of purchasing these implements (cost $40) along with thier module 2 enrolment. Optional extra 3 on the enrolment form is recommended for module 1 but is not essential. See optional extras on the enrolment form.

See Certificate courses for more information on fee structures and included materials for each module.

PREREQUISITES:

Reiki I & II (or equivalent)* are prerequisites for the Diploma course. These certificates may be completed prior to or during the Diploma course. Students may choose their own Reiki teacher /school from thier local area.

* An equivalent level of hands on healing (energy based) study may be accepted in substitute of the Reiki Certificates. Accepted substitutes include Pranic Healing, Sekhem and Therapeutic Touch. Other similar levels of energy healing may be considered upon written request.

A copy of your Reiki I and II (or equivalent) certificates must be submitted to the school prior to commencement of Module 5.

ENROLMENT:

Applicants must be over 18 years of age to enrol.

Students have two options for enrolment and payment. Click here for further information and to download an enrolment form.

See FAQ for further course information

SYLLABUS:

Module 1 Holistic Counselling I Focusing on traditional and holistic counselling techniques for awareness, empowerment, guidance and healing. This module is divided into three main sections - Holistic Living - delving into the mind, body, heart and spirit; Meditation - learning to facilitate various forms and style of meditation for individuals and groups; and Counselling - understanding the mind and it's contribution to health and happiness and exploring skills and processes that students can incorporate into holistic healing sessions.
-	The holistic approach	-	Breathing exercises
-	Living a holistic lifestyle	-	Visualisation
-	The physical body		Facilitating meditation
-	The intellectual body	-	Counselling awareness
-	The emotional body	-	Counselling skills
-	The spiritual body	-	Counselling processes
-	Meditation	-	Integrating Counselling into a healing session

Module 1.1 Holistic Counselling II
Modules 1.1 and 1.2 expand on units introduced in module 1 and comprehensively cover advanced counselling topics, skills and techniques; focusing on mental and emotional wellbeing, healthy families and relationships, life fulfilment and living to one's potential.

-	Holistic Living Evaluation	-	Conflict Resolution
-	Counselling Styles	-	Motivation
-	Counselling Skills	-	Mastering Emotions
-	Mental Wellbeing	-	Anger Management
-	Restful Sleep	-	Dealing with Guilt
-	Improving your Memory	-	Forgiveness
-	Developing Acceptance	-	Stress Management
-	Letting Go	-	Fear
-	Journaling	-	Emotional Sensitivity
-	Effective Communication	-	Emotional Intelligence


Module 1.2 Holistic Counselling III

-	Mastering Emotions II	-	Family
-	Alleviating Loneliness	-	Parental Styles
-	Coping with Disappointment	-	Temperaments in Children
-	Lifting Depression	-	Happy Families
-	The Grieving Client	-	Family Communication
-	Creating Happiness	-	Dysfunctional Families
-	Practising Gratitude	-	Life Stages
-	Group Dynamics	-	Relationships


Module 2 Metaphysical Studies
In this comprehensive module we examine the subtle energies that support and connect the mind, body and spirit. This is combined with exploration of the soul, encouraging the student to uncover their intuitive and spiritual strengths and learn practical methods for refining and expanding their skills in this area. Explore esoteric signs and messages; make your own runes, learn to read a coffee cup, conduct rituals, manifest, discover the laws of the universe, meet your guides and totem animals, explore magical lunar energy and more. This module contains a myriad of esoteric topics, each practical, creative, detailed and enjoyable.

-	The Chakra System	-	Manifesting
-	The Auric System	-	Altars and Rituals
-	The Meridian System	-	Archangels
-	The Psychic Senses	-	Sound Healing
-	Soul Groups	-	Lunar Energy
-	Esoteric Communication	-	Totem Animals
-	Laws of the Universe	-	Past Life Work
-	Numerology	-	Ancestral Healing
-	Bagua and Intuitive Feng Shui	-	Sacred Runes


Module 5 Clinical Practise
Students will be taken through the step by step process of incorporating all the modules to create an integrated healing session that will suit the individual needs of each client. How to prepare a healing environment; healer maintenance; the dynamics of an in-depth consultation and professional conduct are all covered within the module to ensure the student is ready and confident in facilitating a healing as a complementary therapist

-	The role of disease	-	Stages of a healing session
-	Health history & consent form	-	Limitations
-	The Consultation	-	Healer Maintenance
-	Consulation Assessment	-	Supervision
-	Client and healer goals	-	Contraindications
-	Healer preparations	-	Case Studies
-	Environmental preparations	-	Ethics and professional conduct
-	Client awareness

Module 6 Career Considerations
In preparation for an exciting new career, we consider career options from healing to teaching workshops and the practicalities of a new business.

-	Identifying your destiny	-	Professional boundaries
-	Business practicalities and requirements	-	Metaphysical business preparations
-	Workshops	-	Career Options


ENROLMENT AND COURSE FEES SCHEDULE
Enrolment option 1: Download, print and complete your enrolment form (using the fees schedule as a guide). Then scan your enrolment form and send it as an attachment in an email to admin@naturalenergies.com.au Enrolment option 2: Download, print and complete your enrolment form. Then post it to The Science of Natural Energies, PO Box 20 Clarinda Victoria 3169. Payment option 1: Make your payment via internet banking (or in person at a Westpac bank). Please include your name in the transaction to allow us to identify your payment. Where possible, attach a bank confirmation of payment with your enrolment form. (banking details can be found on the enrolment form) Payment option 2: Make your payment via cheque or money order. Please make cheques payable to the Science of Natural Energies. Post your cheque/money order with your enrolment form to the address above. Once your enrolment is received by the college, we will send an email confirmation of your enrolment. Your study materials will then be sent to you within two weeks. Note: If you are an international student, please email the college prior to enrolling. Downloads Download Enrolment Application Form (pdf file) Download Course Schedules, Fees & Enrolment Forms for All Diploma and Certificate Courses (pdf file)
DUAL DIPLOMA
If you want to hold dual qualifications as a Complementary Therapist and Holistic Counsellor, you can save money and time by combining the two Diploma courses together. This means that you will only need to complete 8 modules instead of 12 plus additional clinical practise hours. Students that pay upfront for all 8 modules receive a discount. For more information on the Dual Diploma, please click on the links below. Download DUAL DIPLOMA Course Schedule (pdf file) Download DUAL DIPLOMA Enrolment Application Form (pdf file)

* Course schedule, syllabus & course conditions subject to change without notice. Fees valid for 2010 only.

* PC System Requirements: a minimum of 512mb (preferably 1 GB) memory RAM (the manual, video and sound filees may take longer to open or be slower with less memory); Adobe Reader 7.0 or later (can be downloaded free from the internet); CD-ROM drive; Sound card; a media player eg. Windows Media Player or Quick Time (Media players can be downloaded from the internet for free).

* All payments are non refundable.

* Tutorial assistance via phone and email is included in the course fees. Feedback and guidance is provided to students each time they submit their assessment activities and any time they have questions pertaining to their course.

* All courses are nationally accredited with the Australian Holistic Healers and Counsellors Association, enabling graduates to obtain membership with the AHHCA and gain pracitioner insurance in order to practise professionally.

See FAQ for further course information

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