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Begin a new career as a Trauma-Informed Coach working directly with children and families! Gain the qualifications, professional accreditation and membership, and insurance to practice, or use the skills and knowledge in your current career!
Begin a new career as a Trauma-Informed Coach working directly with children and families! Gain the qualifications, professional accreditation and membership, and insurance to practice, or use the skills and knowledge in your current career!
Key Facts
Key Facts
The aim of Level 5 Diploma in Trauma-Informed Coaching programme is to equip coaches with a trauma-informed perspective when working with families, enabling them to work ethically and effectively with individuals or families who have experienced trauma. This approach will empower clients by focusing on resilience-building, safety, and supportive coaching techniques that acknowledge trauma's potential effects without delving into therapeutic or counselling roles.
Learners will gain an understanding of:
Upon completion of the qualification, you will receive a qualification certificate from the Skills and Education Group's Quality Licence Scheme, one of the UK's largest Ofqual regulated awarding organisations, and the opportunity to become a member of the professional coaching and psychotherapy body, the ACCPH. Additionally, you will receive automatic entry to the Association of Child and Family Coaches (ACFC), fully meeting their ethical framework. With the qualification and membership, you will be entitled to apply for professional insurance with Westminster Indemnity, allowing you to work as a Therapeutic Coach or Practitioner with your own Therapy or Coaching Practice Setting. Additionally, you will receive the accreditation digital badge from the Association of Child and Family Coaches as a 'Trauma-Informed Coach'.
This is an incredible opportunity for existing coaches or therapists to add play to their toolkit, or for those interested in starting their own coaching or therapeutic practice with children and families.
The aim of Level 5 Diploma in Trauma-Informed Coaching programme is to equip coaches with a trauma-informed perspective when working with families, enabling them to work ethically and effectively with individuals or families who have experienced trauma. This approach will empower clients by focusing on resilience-building, safety, and supportive coaching techniques that acknowledge trauma's potential effects without delving into therapeutic or counselling roles.
Learners will gain an understanding of:
- Understand trauma and its potential impacts on clients, behaviour, and relationships.
- Develop skills to create a safe, supportive coaching environment with appropriate boundaries.
- Apply trauma-informed coaching methods that promote client empowerment, resilience, and self-regulation.
- Practise ethically within the scope of coaching, referring clients to therapeutic professionals when necessary.
- Incorporate reflective practices and self-care for sustained personal and professional wellbeing.
Upon completion of the qualification, you will receive a qualification certificate from the Skills and Education Group's Quality Licence Scheme, one of the UK's largest Ofqual regulated awarding organisations, and the opportunity to become a member of the professional coaching and psychotherapy body, the ACCPH. Additionally, you will receive automatic entry to the Association of Child and Family Coaches (ACFC), fully meeting their ethical framework. With the qualification and membership, you will be entitled to apply for professional insurance with Westminster Indemnity, allowing you to work as a Therapeutic Coach or Practitioner with your own Therapy or Coaching Practice Setting. Additionally, you will receive the accreditation digital badge from the Association of Child and Family Coaches as a 'Trauma-Informed Coach'.
This is an incredible opportunity for existing coaches or therapists to add play to their toolkit, or for those interested in starting their own coaching or therapeutic practice with children and families.
Syllabus
Syllabus
Unit 1: Foundations of Trauma-Informed Coaching
In this unit, learners will explore the principles of trauma-informed coaching, including understanding trauma and its impacts on clients. The unit differentiates trauma-informed coaching from therapy and counselling, emphasizing the importance of safety, trustworthiness, choice, collaboration, and empowerment. It also covers the boundaries and limitations of the coaching role, teaches when and how to refer clients to therapeutic support, and reviews the contributions of pioneers in the field like Dr. Judith Herman and Dr. Bessel van der Kolk.
Unit 2: Child Development and Child Psychology
Learners will examine theories of child development and their relevance to trauma-informed coaching. This unit emphasizes the psychological aspects of child behaviour and parenting, integrating this knowledge into practical coaching strategies. Learners will also explore how developmental milestones and delays can impact parenting strategies and how these can be addressed through coaching.
Unit 3: Communication as a Trauma-Informed Coach
This unit focuses on communication strategies essential for effective trauma-informed coaching. Learners will study the importance of active listening, empathy, and the use of non-verbal cues. The unit encourages reflection on how empathetic communication and effective engagement with clients can facilitate understanding and support positive changes in parenting practices.
Unit 4: Coaching Strategies for Diverse Families
Learners will understand the diverse nature of family structures and the dynamics in contemporary society. The unit discusses how to adapt coaching strategies to meet the needs of different family types, including nuclear, single-parent, and blended families. It emphasises cultural sensitivity and the development of inclusive coaching practices that respect varied family backgrounds and structures.
Unit 5: Ethics and Professional Practice
In this unit, learners will delve into the ethical principles guiding trauma-informed coaching, including confidentiality, informed consent, and maintaining professional boundaries. The unit also covers the legal responsibilities of coaches in the UK, focusing on ethical dilemmas that may arise and how to handle them responsibly.
Unit 6: Trauma-Informed Coaching Programmes with Families
Learners will learn to create a safe and supportive coaching environment that fosters resilience and empowerment. The unit covers strategies to recognize and manage trauma responses and triggers in coaching sessions, ensuring that coaching techniques build trust and rapport while respecting the client’s pace and readiness for change.
Unit 7: Business Skills for Trauma-Informed Coaches
This unit equips learners with the skills to set up and manage their own coaching business. Topics include the legal and financial aspects of starting a business, marketing strategies, and client engagement. Learners will also develop a comprehensive understanding of the administrative and operational aspects of running a trauma-informed coaching practice.
Unit 8: Professional Development and Networking
The final unit emphasises the importance of continuous professional development and networking. Learners will evaluate professional associations for trauma-informed coaches and learn how participation in workshops and seminars can enhance their skills. The unit also guides learners in creating a professional development plan that includes both short-term and long-term goals, ensuring ongoing growth and success in their coaching careers.
Unit 1: Foundations of Trauma-Informed Coaching
In this unit, learners will explore the principles of trauma-informed coaching, including understanding trauma and its impacts on clients. The unit differentiates trauma-informed coaching from therapy and counselling, emphasizing the importance of safety, trustworthiness, choice, collaboration, and empowerment. It also covers the boundaries and limitations of the coaching role, teaches when and how to refer clients to therapeutic support, and reviews the contributions of pioneers in the field like Dr. Judith Herman and Dr. Bessel van der Kolk.
Unit 2: Child Development and Child Psychology
Learners will examine theories of child development and their relevance to trauma-informed coaching. This unit emphasizes the psychological aspects of child behaviour and parenting, integrating this knowledge into practical coaching strategies. Learners will also explore how developmental milestones and delays can impact parenting strategies and how these can be addressed through coaching.
Unit 3: Communication as a Trauma-Informed Coach
This unit focuses on communication strategies essential for effective trauma-informed coaching. Learners will study the importance of active listening, empathy, and the use of non-verbal cues. The unit encourages reflection on how empathetic communication and effective engagement with clients can facilitate understanding and support positive changes in parenting practices.
Unit 4: Coaching Strategies for Diverse Families
Learners will understand the diverse nature of family structures and the dynamics in contemporary society. The unit discusses how to adapt coaching strategies to meet the needs of different family types, including nuclear, single-parent, and blended families. It emphasises cultural sensitivity and the development of inclusive coaching practices that respect varied family backgrounds and structures.
Unit 5: Ethics and Professional Practice
In this unit, learners will delve into the ethical principles guiding trauma-informed coaching, including confidentiality, informed consent, and maintaining professional boundaries. The unit also covers the legal responsibilities of coaches in the UK, focusing on ethical dilemmas that may arise and how to handle them responsibly.
Unit 6: Trauma-Informed Coaching Programmes with Families
Learners will learn to create a safe and supportive coaching environment that fosters resilience and empowerment. The unit covers strategies to recognize and manage trauma responses and triggers in coaching sessions, ensuring that coaching techniques build trust and rapport while respecting the client’s pace and readiness for change.
Unit 7: Business Skills for Trauma-Informed Coaches
This unit equips learners with the skills to set up and manage their own coaching business. Topics include the legal and financial aspects of starting a business, marketing strategies, and client engagement. Learners will also develop a comprehensive understanding of the administrative and operational aspects of running a trauma-informed coaching practice.
Unit 8: Professional Development and Networking
The final unit emphasises the importance of continuous professional development and networking. Learners will evaluate professional associations for trauma-informed coaches and learn how participation in workshops and seminars can enhance their skills. The unit also guides learners in creating a professional development plan that includes both short-term and long-term goals, ensuring ongoing growth and success in their coaching careers.
Practical Assessment
Practical Assessment
You will complete a practical assessment with other students as a part of this programme. This will be conducted live, and online. There will be a range of dates to select from and this will allow you to demonstrate your own practice, receive feedback, and reflect.
Upon successful completion of your portfolio of evidence and your practical assessment, you will be awarded your certificate and accreditation with the ability to set up in practice.
You will complete a practical assessment with other students as a part of this programme. This will be conducted live, and online. There will be a range of dates to select from and this will allow you to demonstrate your own practice, receive feedback, and reflect.
Upon successful completion of your portfolio of evidence and your practical assessment, you will be awarded your certificate and accreditation with the ability to set up in practice.
F.A.Qs
F.A.Qs
Can I run a coaching practice with this course?
Upon completion of this course, which is certified by the Ofqual-regulated awarding organisation, Skills and Education Group via their Quality Licence certification scheme, you will be able to apply for professional membership with the ACCPH. The ACCPH is a professional body for coaches, counsellors, and psychotherapists. With their membership, you will be able to apply for insurance to practice. You are also able to list your services on their site. Please bear in mind, that to practice, you will need to take additional considerations for working with children, young people, and vulnerable adults, including undertaking an enhanced DBS certificate. You are also automatically invited to register with the Association of Child and Family Coaches, an international ethical body that is designed purposefully for Therapeutic Coaches working with parents, families, and children.
Is the course online?
The course is a blend of synchronous and asynchronous in its learning but is entirely online. You will complete a mixture of live online sessions over the Zoom platform, engaging in the practical skills to prepare you for your therapeutic role. In addition, you will study the knowledge-based elements via our online, interactive platform. You will be able to access as many 121 Zoom sessions with your tutor as you need.
What happens if I don't complete on time?
Firstly, we understand that life happens. At the start of your course, you set your own target dates. If you get into any issues with timings, please reach out. The course is not an easy course, it is a level 5 qualification. However, we are here to help. You can also book 121 sessions with your tutor if you need additional support. If you need longer, let us know. Something to consider: you must submit a unit inside a 12 month period to remain active, or you will need to re-enrol. You must complete your course in full in a 3-year period or you will be de-registered from the awarding organisation.
Do I receive a certificate?
You will receive your ensorsed level 5 QLS certificate from the Skills and Education Group, the Ofqual Regulated awarding body, and an accredited certificate from the ACCPH. SEG QLS certificates take around 4 weeks after completion to arrive. Please note, we send certificates once all payments are settled if you have chosen to pay by installments.
What if I have not studied at level 5 before?
Level 5 is equivalent in its level of study to the second year of an undergraduate degree or a foundation degree. We know this can be daunting if you have not studied at this level before or if you have not studied for a while. Don't worry, our tutors are here to support you. In addition, you may consider taking one of ourlevel 3 programmes in the first instance: CACHE Accredited Level 3 in Therapeutic Play Techniques or the Level 3 in Coaching and Therapeutic Practice with Children and Families.
What if I have more questions?
Please click on "Talk to Us!" at the top of this page and we will reach out to you!
Can I run a coaching practice with this course?
Upon completion of this course, which is certified by the Ofqual-regulated awarding organisation, Skills and Education Group via their Quality Licence certification scheme, you will be able to apply for professional membership with the ACCPH. The ACCPH is a professional body for coaches, counsellors, and psychotherapists. With their membership, you will be able to apply for insurance to practice. You are also able to list your services on their site. Please bear in mind, that to practice, you will need to take additional considerations for working with children, young people, and vulnerable adults, including undertaking an enhanced DBS certificate. You are also automatically invited to register with the Association of Child and Family Coaches, an international ethical body that is designed purposefully for Therapeutic Coaches working with parents, families, and children.
Is the course online?
The course is a blend of synchronous and asynchronous in its learning but is entirely online. You will complete a mixture of live online sessions over the Zoom platform, engaging in the practical skills to prepare you for your therapeutic role. In addition, you will study the knowledge-based elements via our online, interactive platform. You will be able to access as many 121 Zoom sessions with your tutor as you need.
What happens if I don't complete on time?
Firstly, we understand that life happens. At the start of your course, you set your own target dates. If you get into any issues with timings, please reach out. The course is not an easy course, it is a level 5 qualification. However, we are here to help. You can also book 121 sessions with your tutor if you need additional support. If you need longer, let us know. Something to consider: you must submit a unit inside a 12 month period to remain active, or you will need to re-enrol. You must complete your course in full in a 3-year period or you will be de-registered from the awarding organisation.
Do I receive a certificate?
You will receive your ensorsed level 5 QLS certificate from the Skills and Education Group, the Ofqual Regulated awarding body, and an accredited certificate from the ACCPH. SEG QLS certificates take around 4 weeks after completion to arrive. Please note, we send certificates once all payments are settled if you have chosen to pay by installments.
What if I have not studied at level 5 before?
Level 5 is equivalent in its level of study to the second year of an undergraduate degree or a foundation degree. We know this can be daunting if you have not studied at this level before or if you have not studied for a while. Don't worry, our tutors are here to support you. In addition, you may consider taking one of ourlevel 3 programmes in the first instance: CACHE Accredited Level 3 in Therapeutic Play Techniques or the Level 3 in Coaching and Therapeutic Practice with Children and Families.
What if I have more questions?
Please click on "Talk to Us!" at the top of this page and we will reach out to you!
