Diploma in Stress Management and Relaxation (Dip. S.M.R.)
by distance learning

Recommended period of study: approx.  3 months or less

Cost: £125.00  (125 Pounds Sterling - for currency conversion see www.xe.com  )
A FREE textbook (370 pages) will be included for students from the UK.   Students outside the UK will need to pay extra for the textbook and postage.
 

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About the Diploma      This Diploma is for:

·         People who would like to take the course for self-development purposes

·         Personnel managers, supervisors, performers, frequent travellers and others who need to deliver or practise a repertoire of  techniques for stressbusting and recovering energy levels during hectic work schedules

·         People who would like  comprehensive  instructions on relaxation and stress reduction techniques in an easy to follow format, and to learn many new easy skills and techniques

·         Practicing complementary therapists, coaches, and health workers who would like an additional diploma to add to their skills and to display alongside their other credentials

·         People who have some counselling role (including volunteers, managers, stress management practitioners, coaches, complementary therapists, etc.)

·         People who would like to take this course to give them confidence in pursuing other educational opportunities.

Course content will include the following:
Theory of Stress
Breathing exercises,
Progressive relaxation,
Meditation,
Visualisation,
Applied relaxation,
Self-hypnosis,
Autogenics,
Brief combination techniques,
Anger training,
Refuting irrational ideas,
Focusing,
Worry control,
Coping skills,
Goal setting and time management,
Assertiveness,
Coping with job stress,
Simple nutrition,
Exercise.

Study will be carried out by reading the textbook, doing selected exercises from the textbook and submitting written assignments – these can be sent by e-mail.  Feedback will be given by the tutor (who is qualified in counselling and psychotherapy) and all material submitted will be treated in strictest confidence.

Entry requirements:   

There is no particular qualification required to take this course, but students should have  good written English.

This course is NOT a substitute for counselling or psychotherapy, and people with psychological problems should seek appropriate treatment with a counsellor or psychotherapist.  People with medical problems should consult their medical practitioner.
This course is NOT suitable for people with severe psychological or psychiatric problems.

Credit will be given towards Calamus International University distance degree courses. (CIU is a non-UK, private, unaccredited distance learning university)

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