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Psychology for coaches
A practical 5 day programme which covers the core areas of psychology and how they can be applied in coaching conversations
This programme is approved by the British Psychological Society for the purposes of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
SESSION INFORMATION
UPCOMING COURSE DATES
30th October 2023 - 4th December 2023
THIS IS THE LAST OPPORTUNITY TO DO THIS COURSE AS THE COURSE IS CLOSING
5 day programme (10 half days 9am - 12.30pm)
LOCATION
Zoom - online
PRICE
Full price - £1497
Early bird price £1197
APPROVAL
This course has been approved by the BPS through its CPD approval scheme have been assessed against the five standards underpinning the scheme, and they are approved solely on this basis. It has not been assessed as suitable or otherwise for contributing towards alignment with the level 8 standards in coaching psychology or preparation for an application for Chartered Membership of the BPS.
Should a delegate undertake this course and then later use their learning towards demonstration of the level 8 standards in coaching psychology, this will be independently assessed through the Society’s own process.
SUITABLE FOR:
Coaches who have an interest in coaching psychology and how to translate behavioural science in to coaching practice or those wishing to apply for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS) through the professional recognition in coaching psychology route. This will help applicants to prepare for Standard 2 of the Standards for Chartership in Coaching Psychology.
OUTLINE CONTENT:
We will cover the core areas of psychology, plus a couple of extra areas that are particularly relevant to coaching. These are:
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Cognitive psychology: including how our clients perceive the world in terms of their own reality, and the limitations in processing information that influences decisions and action
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Social psychology: including how our clients make sense of themselves and those around them and how that shapes expectations and relationships
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Biological psychology: including neuroplasticity, how key areas of the brain, hormones and neurotransmitters work and influence our emotions, cognitions and behaviours
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Developmental psychology: including how adults develop new ways of making sense of the world, and growth v fixed mindsets
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Differential psychology: including personality theories and the use of psychometrics in coaching
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Behaviour change: including understanding why change can be hard, and exploring theories that explain how change happens
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Group dynamics: including the factors that make a difference to the success of a team
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Mind/body connection: including how physical wellness impacts on our mental functioning, and vice versa
In this programme we will ....
Psychology for coaches
Live interactive sessions
Learn about 8 core areas of psychology and how they apply to your own coaching practice
Integration workshops
Learn to embody psychology within your practice through group discussions, examples, and practice. Receive feedback and support as you embrace this evidence based practice
Downloadable coaching tools
Get access to a number of carefully selected coaching tools to help you to integrate your learning in to your practice
Recordings of sessions
Sessions will be recorded (subject to confidentiality) so that you can revisit any of the sessions at your leisure
Ongoing student support community
Access to student support with the tutor so that all of your questions can be answered, and to a peer community for ongoing learning and development
BPS approved CPD
Be confident that the programme has reached the standards of the British Psychological Society for approval as continuing professional development
Bonus 1: Catch up session
If you can't make all of the sessions, we'll offer you a half day catch up to support you in your integration and application of knowledge in to practice
Bonus 2: Feedback on case study for Standard 2
If you're undertaking this programme to help you to demonstrate Standard 2 of the BPS Standards for Chartered Coaching Psychology, you will receive feedback on one draft of a case study. This will give you an insight in to how well you have demonstrated integration of psychology in to your coaching practice.