Life Skills Coaching (Advanced)
Level 4
 
Title of learning programme Life Skills Coaching (Advanced)
Programme level 4
Duration of learning programme 11 weeks x 10 hours*
Total number of learning hours per programme 110**

* Unlike traditional schools, colleges or universities, there are no terms, semesters, or specified intake dates for our uniquely flexible distance education courses. Our system of continuous enrolment means that our students can enrol on any day and at any time of the year. This allows our students the freedom to plan their studies to fit in with their lifestyle or work commitments.

** Please note that this is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and also how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each module there is a question paper which needs to be completed and returned to your personal tutor.

Structure
 
Module Module Title
1 What is Life Coaching
2 What do Clients usually want from Life Coaching
3 Surface Life Coaching versus Holistic Life Coaching
4 Common Misconceptions and Errors
5   Areas and Levels of Change
6   Counselling Skills Part 1
7   Counselling Skills Part 2
8   Basic Coaching Skills
9   Advanced Coaching Skills
10   Coaching the Client in Relaxation Techniques
11   Coaching the Client in Altered States
12   Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Part 1
13   Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Part 2
14   Basic Psychoanalysis Theory and Useful Techniques
15   Referral and Working with other Practitioners
16   Emotional Issues and Case Studies
17   Deeper Emotional Issues and Case Studies
18   Weight Loss and Control
19   Smoking Cessation Coaching
20   Performance Coaching
21   Faith and Spiritual Issues
22   Anger and Stress Management Coaching
23   Working with Couples or Groups
24   Non Specific Issues
25   Professional Practice and Responsibilities
 

Learning Outcomes
 

Module 1 – What is Life Coaching.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Define Life Coaching and explain how it can be used to help a variety of different client groups
 
Module 2 – What do Clients usually want from Life Coaching.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Summarise the two types of clients that you will typically find presenting themselves to you
 
Module 3 – Surface Life Coaching versus Holistic Life Coaching.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Examine the differences between the two approaches discussed in this unit
 
Module 4 – Common Misconceptions and Errors.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Examine the common misconceptions and errors that occur with regards to life coaching
 
Module 5 – Areas and Levels of Change.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Examine the different levels of life
 
Module 6 – Counselling Skills Part 1.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Explain your understanding of the term “Counselling” and discuss the steps involved
 
Module 7 – Counselling Skills Part 2.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Summarise the basic counselling or helping skills that are used in the counselling process
 
Module 8 – Basic Coaching Skills.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Examine the stages discussed in this unit
 
Module 9 – Advanced Coaching Skills.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Explain the terms Positive Thinking and Negative Thinking
 
Module 10 – Coaching the Client in Relaxation Techniques.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Examine the techniques used to help a client relax
 
Module 11 – Coaching the Client in Altered States.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Define and explain “resource anchoring” and “swishing”
 
Module 12 – Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Part 1.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Examine the most common defence mechanisms used by clients
 
Module 13 – Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Part 2.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Examine the CBT format form or self-development questionnaire
 
Module 14 – Basic Psychoanalysis Theory and Useful Techniques.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Summarise the basic Psychoanalysis Theory
 
Module 15 – Referral and Working with other Practitioners.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Examine the factors that determine whether or not it is appropriate to assist a client
 
Module 16 – Emotional Issues and Case Studies.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Examine the steps involved in a treatment plan
 
Module 17 – Deeper Emotional Issues and Case Studies.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 List and explain other possible factors that a medical condition might have
 
Module 18 – Weight Loss and Control.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Explain how a therapist or coach could assist the client with regards to weight loss and control
 
Module 19 – Smoking Cessation Coaching.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Examine the ways in which a coach or therapist can assist a client when it comes to stopping smoking
 
Module 20 – Performance Coaching.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Summarise the elements involved in Performance Coaching
 
Module 21 – Faith and Spiritual Issues.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Discuss how Faith and Spiritual Issues affects the Life Coach or Therapist
 
Module 22 – Anger and Stress Management Coaching.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Define Stress Management Coaching and explain how coaches can assist clients in reducing stress levels
 
Module 23 – Working with Couples or Groups.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Identify the two scenarios where you may work with groups or couples and discuss how to manage these sessions
 
Module 24 – Non Specific Issues.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Discuss the use of advanced anchoring for changing remembered emotions
 
Module 25 – Professional Practice and Responsibilities.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Examine the elements that need to be considered when establishing a practice

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