Centre for Stress Management
Established in 1987
Providing training and consultancy services for over 35 years
All courses are now delivered using the zoom virtual training platform
IAFPD Primary Certificate in Problem Focused Counselling, Coaching and Training
PROGRAMME CONTENT
This two-day workshop is based upon the problem solving approaches e.g. Palmer (1994), Wasik (1984) Palmer and Burton (1996), Milner and Palmer (1998). It includes the seven-step cognitive behavioural and solution focused PRACTICE model sequence (Palmer, 2011): problem identification, realistic goal development, alternatives generated, consideration of consequences, target most feasible solution, implementation of chosen solution, and evaluation. For the purposes of skills training, participants should be prepared to discuss two personal problems in small group work. Normal rules of confidentiality apply.
AIMS
To provide learners with an introduction to the theory and practice of problem solving within counselling and coaching settings.
OBJECTIVES
• develop an understanding of and gain practice in using the seven-step PRACTICE model and two coaching models
• practise applying the models step by step to current problems
• practise using the techniques associated with problem solving
• distinguish between problem interfering thoughts (PITS) and problem enhancing thoughts (PETS)
• understand the differences between counselling and coaching
POST PROGRAMME REVIEW & CERTIFICATE
A CPD certificate is provided for all attendees. Learners wishing to obtain a Certificate of Achievement need to submit a 750 word Post Programme Review.
PROGRAMME RECOGNITION
The programme is Approved through the British Psychological Society CPD Quality Mark Scheme for the purposes of continuing professional development and Approved by the International Society for Coaching Psychology.
PROGRAMME RECOGNITION
The Centre for Stress Management has a partnership arrangement with the BPS Quality Mark scheme and has a range of continuing professional development opportunities approved through the scheme. For a full list of courses approved by the BPS through the scheme, please see the List of approved courses on the BPS website.
The programme is Approved by the International Society for Coaching Psychology.
TRAINERS
The trainer is Nick Edgerton or Professor Stephen Palmer.
