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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!
Key Facts
The Level 5 Diploma in Holistic Family Health and Wellbeing Coach aims to equip learners with a comprehensive understanding of family health and wellbeing, focusing on a holistic approach that encompasses physical, emotional, and mental wellness. The programme prepares learners to work confidently with children, young people, and families, providing structured coaching, effective communication strategies, and support for overall family wellbeing. Learners will develop the skills needed to build a successful coaching practice, underpinned by ethical standards, self-care, and professional boundaries.
Learners will gain an understanding of:
Upon completion of the qualification, you will receive a qualification certificate from TQUK, 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. With the qualification and membership, you will be entitled to apply for professional insurance with Westminster Indemnity, allowing you to work as a Therapeutic Parenting 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 'Holistic Family Wellbeing 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.
Learners will gain an understanding of:
- Understand Holistic Health Principles
- Apply Effective Coaching Methods for Families
- Develop Communication Skills that can be used with Children, Young People, and Families
- How to adhere to the ethical and professional standards in family coaching practice
- Incorporate Child and Family Psychology in Coaching
- Support Mental and Emotional wellbeing within Family Dynamics
- Promote Healthy Lifestyle Practices in Family Settings
- Establish and Market a Family Health Coaching Practice
- Maintain Ethical Standards and Self-Care in Professional Practice
Upon completion of the qualification, you will receive a qualification certificate from TQUK, 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. With the qualification and membership, you will be entitled to apply for professional insurance with Westminster Indemnity, allowing you to work as a Therapeutic Parenting 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 'Holistic Family Wellbeing 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 Holistic Family Wellbeing Coaching
This unit introduces learners to the principles of holistic health and wellbeing, defining holistic coaching in relation to psychological, emotional, physical, and social health. It explains the concept of holistic health and its relevance to family wellbeing, evaluating the connections between various aspects of health. Learners will explore the influence of pioneers like Virginia Satir and Carl Whitaker on holistic family coaching and compare different coaching approaches.
Unit 2: Child Development and Child Psychology
Learners will study theories of child development and their application in holistic family coaching. The unit discusses developmental milestones, how developmental delays affect parenting strategies, and the role of the holistic family coach in supporting families. It also covers the psychological aspects of child behavior, emphasising the importance of understanding these aspects for effective coaching.
Unit 3: Communication as a Holistic Family Wellbeing Coach
This unit focuses on communication strategies essential for holistic family coaching. Learners will understand the importance of effective communication, including active listening and empathy, to engage and understand clients, and build strong relationships. The unit also explores the interpretation and use of non-verbal cues within coaching sessions.
Unit 4: Coaching Strategies for Diverse Families
Learners will explore the diverse nature of family structures and dynamics, analyzing how different family structures might present unique challenges and opportunities in coaching. The unit emphasizes cultural sensitivity and developing culturally responsive coaching practices, addressing the diverse challenges families may face.
Unit 5: Ethics and Professional Practice
This unit delves into the ethical principles of holistic family coaching, covering confidentiality, informed consent, and professional competence. Learners will study legal and professional responsibilities, learn how to maintain professional boundaries, and evaluate ethical dilemmas they might encounter in their practice.
Unit 6: Holistic Family Coaching Programmes
Learners will learn to provide emotional and mental health support, implement coaching for nutrition and lifestyle, and understand gentle sleep coaching practices. This unit covers the assessment of emotional and mental health needs, promotion of healthy lifestyle practices, and development of sleep plans that respect family needs.
Unit 7: Business Skills for Holistic Family Coaches
This unit equips learners with the skills to establish and run a holistic family coaching business. Topics include legal requirements, marketing strategies, financial management, and client engagement. Learners will develop a comprehensive business plan, focusing on unique selling propositions and operational management.
Unit 8: Professional Development and Networking
The final unit emphasizes the importance of continuous professional development and networking. Learners will explore professional development opportunities, evaluate resources and organizations that support holistic family coaching, and create a professional development plan. This unit also discusses how effective networking can enhance a coach's professional growth and practice.
Unit 1: Foundations of Holistic Family Wellbeing Coaching
This unit introduces learners to the principles of holistic health and wellbeing, defining holistic coaching in relation to psychological, emotional, physical, and social health. It explains the concept of holistic health and its relevance to family wellbeing, evaluating the connections between various aspects of health. Learners will explore the influence of pioneers like Virginia Satir and Carl Whitaker on holistic family coaching and compare different coaching approaches.
Unit 2: Child Development and Child Psychology
Learners will study theories of child development and their application in holistic family coaching. The unit discusses developmental milestones, how developmental delays affect parenting strategies, and the role of the holistic family coach in supporting families. It also covers the psychological aspects of child behavior, emphasising the importance of understanding these aspects for effective coaching.
Unit 3: Communication as a Holistic Family Wellbeing Coach
This unit focuses on communication strategies essential for holistic family coaching. Learners will understand the importance of effective communication, including active listening and empathy, to engage and understand clients, and build strong relationships. The unit also explores the interpretation and use of non-verbal cues within coaching sessions.
Unit 4: Coaching Strategies for Diverse Families
Learners will explore the diverse nature of family structures and dynamics, analyzing how different family structures might present unique challenges and opportunities in coaching. The unit emphasizes cultural sensitivity and developing culturally responsive coaching practices, addressing the diverse challenges families may face.
Unit 5: Ethics and Professional Practice
This unit delves into the ethical principles of holistic family coaching, covering confidentiality, informed consent, and professional competence. Learners will study legal and professional responsibilities, learn how to maintain professional boundaries, and evaluate ethical dilemmas they might encounter in their practice.
Unit 6: Holistic Family Coaching Programmes
Learners will learn to provide emotional and mental health support, implement coaching for nutrition and lifestyle, and understand gentle sleep coaching practices. This unit covers the assessment of emotional and mental health needs, promotion of healthy lifestyle practices, and development of sleep plans that respect family needs.
Unit 7: Business Skills for Holistic Family Coaches
This unit equips learners with the skills to establish and run a holistic family coaching business. Topics include legal requirements, marketing strategies, financial management, and client engagement. Learners will develop a comprehensive business plan, focusing on unique selling propositions and operational management.
Unit 8: Professional Development and Networking
The final unit emphasizes the importance of continuous professional development and networking. Learners will explore professional development opportunities, evaluate resources and organizations that support holistic family coaching, and create a professional development plan. This unit also discusses how effective networking can enhance a coach's professional growth and practice.
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, TQUK, 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.
Is the course online?
The course is a mixture 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.
What happens if I don't complete on time?
Firstly, we understand that life happens. 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.
Do I receive a certificate?
You will receive your ensorsed level 5 qualification certificate from TQUK, the Ofqual Regulated awarding body, and an accredited certificate from the ACCPH. TQUK 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 TQUK Endorsed 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, TQUK, 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.
Is the course online?
The course is a mixture 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.
What happens if I don't complete on time?
Firstly, we understand that life happens. 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.
Do I receive a certificate?
You will receive your ensorsed level 5 qualification certificate from TQUK, the Ofqual Regulated awarding body, and an accredited certificate from the ACCPH. TQUK 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 TQUK Endorsed 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!
