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Overview
Equips practitioners to teach rather than merely treat: stress physiology, sleep, breathwork and self-care coaching delivered as structured education. Designed for aftercare programmes, group work and long-term condition support.
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Aims of the Course
- Explain the stress response and its long-term effects
- Teach practical relaxation and breathing techniques
- Design structured aftercare and self-care programmes
- Support behaviour change without pressure or blame
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Course Structure
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Stress Physiology
- Sympathetic and parasympathetic balance
- Cortisol, sleep and immune effects
- Chronic stress presentations
- Trauma-aware language
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Relaxation and Breathwork
- Diaphragmatic and extended-exhale breathing
- Progressive muscular relaxation
- Guided visualisation and body scans
- Contraindications in trauma and panic
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Sleep and Circadian Wellbeing
- Sleep architecture and stages
- Light, routine and sleep hygiene
- Working with shift workers
- When to refer for sleep disorders
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Designing Aftercare Programmes
- Session planning and learning outcomes
- Group versus one-to-one formats
- Printed and digital resource design
- Measuring change credibly
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Behaviour Change and Coaching
- Motivational conversation basics
- Goal setting that survives real life
- Working with relapse and setbacks
- Boundaries of the coaching role
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Delivery and Evaluation
- Facilitating a calm group space
- Accessibility and inclusivity
- Feedback and outcome evaluation
- Sustaining a programme
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Learning Outcomes
- 01Explain the physiological stress response accurately
- 02Lead a guided relaxation session safely
- 03Design a six-week aftercare programme
- 04Adapt content for accessibility and trauma-awareness
- 05Evaluate programme outcomes with simple measures
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Assessment
- Programme design portfolio
- Observed group delivery
- Reflective practice essay
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Entry Requirements
- Open access; therapy or teaching background helpful
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Progression and Careers
- Wellbeing educator
- Aftercare and recovery coach
- Community stress management facilitator