Course programme topics:

• What is spiritual counselling? Creating sacred space
• Developing inner core energy, to connect with yourself and when working with others
• Introduction to CPCAB criteria
• Ethics, boundaries and psychic protection
• Listening skills. Counselling skills practice. Giving and receiving feedback
• Self awareness, sub-personalities
• Inner child/inner parent: healing the past
• Developing intuitive skills. Working with messages and guides
• Healing and touch
• Spiritual Awakening, spiritual wounds
• Using imagery to heal, working with visualisation
• Using ritual and ceremony
• Mock exam in preparation for external one

Course requirements: a] Personal therapy [6 sessions] to support you during the year b] 2 Written assignments c] Building a portfolio to show your participation and understanding d] External assessment.

Principles of counselling and listening skills

Attention is given to understanding the holistic role of a spiritual counsellor and the principles of a safe and ethical practice. You will have the opportunity to develop, practice and receive feedback on your listening and communication skills.

How to create sacred space within yourself and hold this energy with your clients

You will learn Holistic Partnership inner-core energy awareness techniques, which can be used to consciously create a sacred healing space for: well-being, focus, energy protection and guidance, in order to enhance your work with others.

Ways of working with : creativity, spiritual guidance and healing abilities

You will have the opportunity to explore and develop different ways of drawing on your creative, intuitive and spiritual abilities and how to use these appropriately with clients, e.g. use of meditation and guided visualisation.

Techniques for personal development and self-awareness

Self Awareness is ongoing and essential in working with others. You will be given models for understanding different aspects of yourself and opportunities for developing positive regard both individually as part of a group. Each weekend devotes time for both personal and group processing.

Awareness of diverse spiritual paths, and how to work with clients' spiritual issues

Respect for different beliefs is at the heart of our course. In the group you will meet both kindred spirits and those whose beliefs differ from your own. We draw upon many traditions rather than subscribing to any one path, our core ethos is to respect and encompass each others differences. We offer glimpses into some of the many healing and spiritual traditions available today, enabling you to work closely with your client's unique spiritual journey. We aim to empower people's spiritual identity and expression.

How to integrate your experiences into your individual path as a counsellor or therapy practitioner

Throughout the course you will be supported in compiling a portfolio, to help you integrate your learning experience. Students receive both group and an individual tutorial to support this work. By participating and meeting the assessment process required by the CPCAB you will gain recognition for your effort and your gifts.