Module 1: Meditation & Mindfulness Fundamentals + The Science of Stress

Module 2: Meditation as a Healing Tool

Module 3: Implementing Mindfulness For Wellbeing

Module 4: Creating & Marketing Your Programs & Services

Module 5: Holistic Counselling Skills – Part I

Module 6: Holistic Counselling Skills – Part II

Module 7: Holistic Counselling Skills Part III

Module 8: Holistic Counselling Skills Part IV

Module 9: Positive Psychology – The Science of Human Flourishing

Module 10: Positive Psychology – The Potential of Character Strengths & Virtues

Module 11: Positive Psychology – Applications & Implications of The PERMA Model

Module 12: Grit, Resilience & Post-Traumatic Growth (PTG)

Module 13.1: The Science of The Heart Brain

Module 13.2: Epigenetics, Being a Brain-Wise Practitioner

Module 14: The Four Levels of Transformation: Part I, STORY

Module 15: The Four Levels of Transformation: Part II, IDENTITY

Module 16: The Four Levels of Transformation: Part III, INNER KNOWING

Module 17: The Four Levels of Transformation: Part VI, DEEP KNOWING

Module 18: Business Skills

Visit the link below for more info on inclusions of each module in stage 1.

*If you have already completed the Practitioner of Holistic Counselling course at the ASHC, you will move straight into Stage 2.

In this module, we explore the significance of inner child work in holistic counselling. We cover core principles and how inner child dynamics impact client behaviour and emotions. Recognising the influence of the inner child in client narratives is highlighted, along with understanding how past experiences shape present challenges. We address root causes of emotional struggles and introduce the “Inner Children Coaching Deck” as a tool. The module also discusses integrating coaching cards into sessions and differentiating between Inner Child and Inner Children perspectives.

• Importance of inner child work in holistic counselling.
• Core principles and concepts of inner child work.
• Impact of inner child dynamics on client behaviour and emotions.
• Recognising inner child influence in client narratives.
• Understanding how inner child aspects shape behaviours and relationships.
• Connecting past experiences to present challenges.
• Addressing root causes of emotional struggles through inner child work.
• Introduction to the “Inner Children Coaching Deck”.
• Integrating coaching cards into your holistic counselling sessions.
• Understanding Inner Child vs. Inner Child-ren: Exploring the Plural Perspective

This module stresses trauma-informed approaches in inner child work, emphasizing a safe environment and nurturing techniques. It guides clients in self-compassion, emotional release, and reparenting practices. The focus is on building inner parent connections for healing, using coaching cards for guided sessions and tailoring approaches for breakthroughs.

• Importance of trauma-informed approaches in inner child work.
• Creating a safe and supportive environment for clients.
• Techniques for nurturing vulnerable inner child aspects.
• Facilitating self-compassion and emotional growth.
• Expression and release of long-held emotions.
• The transformative practice of reparenting.
• Guiding clients in providing the care they missed.
• Building a nurturing inner parent connection.
• Leading guided inner child sessions using coaching cards.
• Tailoring sessions to individual client needs for breakthroughs.

This module concentrates on empowering clients through playful exploration of their inner child. It emphasises techniques to enhance creativity, spontaneity, and joy, fostering self-esteem and self-assurance. Clients learn to shift from self-doubt to self-belief, recognising the protective aspect of their inner child and establishing healthy boundaries. Through identifying and communicating boundaries effectively, they tap into their resilient inner child to navigate challenges, ultimately building emotional strength and adaptability.

• Empowering clients through playfulness.
• Techniques to enhance creativity, spontaneity, and joy.
• Strategies for building self-esteem and self-assurance.
• Shifting from self-doubt to self-belief.
• Protective aspect of the inner child and healthy boundaries.
• Techniques for identifying and communicating boundaries effectively.
• Tapping into the resilient inner child to navigate challenges.
• Building emotional strength and adaptability.

How do we access the innocent inner child and rediscover childlike wonder? This module offers techniques to break free from adult constraints, enhance self-love, empathy, and tap into inner child wisdom. It covers customizing sessions, ethical considerations, addressing client resistance, and exploring the Client Hero’s Journey, with resources for ongoing support.

• Accessing the innocent inner child and childlike wonder.
• Techniques to break free from adult constraints.
• Techniques for embodying compassionate inner child aspects.
• Enhancing self-love and empathy.
• Tapping into inner child wisdom.
• Facilitating self-guidance and insights.
• Customising Inner Child Sessions.
• Creating personalised inner child healing plans.
• Ethical considerations in inner child work.
• Addressing client resistance, emotions, and challenges ethically.
• Exploring Client Hero’s Journey.
• Resources for ongoing learning and support.

Recent research highlights the potential of integrating positive art to help individuals and communities move beyond merely seeking the relief of suffering into a flourishing state. Here we look at how to use the principles of positive psychology as a basis for expressive art. We will explore strength-based approaches and how to use the PERMA to increase meaning, well-being and positive emotion.

• Practising Expressive Arts for Human Flourishing
• Expressive Arts with PERMA
• Strength-Based Art
• Resourcing Positive Emotions
• Positive Anchors
• Exercises: Using S.M.A.R.T Goals in Expressive Arts, Anchor Art + more.

During this module, we will look deeper into how to use expressive Arts to explore our spirituality and The Sacred. We will investigate the four levels of connection and look at how we can help clients gain insight through abstract expressive art.

• Expressive Arts & Spirituality
• Using Creative Arts as A Spiritual Practise
• Abstract Art: Expressing Through Symbols, Shapes And Colours
• Exploring The Sacred- A Person-Centred Approach
• Exercises: Exploring the Four Levels of Connection (Self, Others, The World & Spirit)

Using collage can be a structured yet playful way of expressing ourselves. Here we will explore the many ways to use collage for expressive arts. We will look at using collage to integrate isolated parts of our existence. We will also look at how to create vision boards and work with the past, present and future aspects of ourselves with this expressive art form.

• The Benefits of Therapeutic Collage Making
• How to Use Collage as an Expressive Tool
• Establishing Connections/ Working with Polarities
• Working With Vision Boards
• Working With the Past, Present & Future Aspects
• Exercises: Creating the Box of Insights, Vision Board Creation + more.

Learn powerful tools to work with emotions! Learn how to create emotion wheels, mind maps and how to work with self-portraits. You will also be prompted to create installations and/or artwork in nature and learn the benefits of using nature in facilitating expressive art. 

• The Insight Approach to Working With Emotions
• Emotion Wheels
• Self Portrait
• Safe Space Exercises
• Who Am I vs What Others See
• Mind Mapping
• Exercises: Installations in Nature – “The Letting Go Project,” Mind Mapping, Self Portrait Activity, + more.

Culminate your learning with a transformative 2-hour workshop project!

As a final assignment, you will put your knowledge to the forefront and design and facilitate a workshop integrating inner child work and expressive arts therapy.

At the completion of your workshop, you will be asked to reflect on your experience and insights gained, showcasing your growth as an advanced practitioner.

PROJECT TIME-FRAME: 8 Weeks.

At ASHC, our mission is to give our students the BEST training possible. All our courses are evidence-based and built on scientific knowledge to help our graduates become experts in their chosen holistic profession. 

We also believe your inner well-being is just as important as learning the tools to help others. So whether you choose to study with us online or face to face, our college is a place to learn, grow and thrive, both professionally and personally.

I would like to invite you to join the team and me at our next intake. I am looking forward to supporting you on this exciting new journey!

To your success ✨

Madelaine Vallin
CEO, Course Creator & ASHC Founder