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Certificate in Spiritual and Holistic Care independently credit rated
Course Code: CR500 Save 20%
Course Fee: £374.00 NOW ONLY £299.00
June Offer 20% Off Course Fees Until 23/06/2025
You can pay the full price or pay a deposit of £80.00 (0% APR), followed by 3 monthly payments of £73.00

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The Certificate in Spiritual and Holistic Care course provides a basic understanding of theoretical models, processes and skills practice - within the context of providing a helping and supportive relationship to clients. There is an emphasis on self-awareness, personal and professional development, critical reflection and supervision.

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Syllabus for Certificate in Spiritual and Holistic Care independently credit rated

This course is designed to help students understand and apply their knowledge of the following topics:

  • the rise and development of spirituality
  • models and methods of spiritual care
  • developing spiritual and pastoral care
  • spiritual, religious and ethical issues
  • assessment methods of spirituality
  • the importance of maintaining a professional practice


Materials supplied with the Certificate in Spiritual and Holistic Care course

10 Lessons and 4 tutor marked assignments are supplied in PDF and Word format, supplemented with suggested background reading.


Linkages to other Courses

Students who are interested in this area of work may wish to consider Course CR1000

Diploma in Counselling and Spiritual Care - credit rated. This combines this module with a foundation module Course CR200 Certificate in Counselling.


Accredited

This course is accredited by the ACCPH. The ACCPH are an independent professional body and register.



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June Offer 20% Off Course Fees Until 23/06/2025
Course Code: CR500 Save 20%
Course Fee: £374.00 NOW ONLY £299.00
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