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Accredited Courses
and Certificates
We offer our students Academy accreditation for some of our comprehensive training programmes, obtainable only after successfully completing courses of study. Tuition is given only on attendance courses - at present, we do not operate correspondence or distance-learning courses.
Certificate of Merit Foundation Course: APSS (SA)
An Introduction to Self-Awareness & Personal Development.
Tutor: Jeff Rees Jones. Admissions night is on 1st February 2011.
Course begins on 8th Feb 2011, and graduation is 4th October 2011.
Course Day & Time: Tuesday Evenings, 7pm-10pm;
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Join the next intake of students on our potentially life-changing Academy-accredited course in Self-Awareness and Personal Development. Upon successful completion of the 26-week course, which is divided into two modules - each of 13 weeks duration (80 hours' teaching) - successful candidates will be entitled to the accreditation APSS (SA). This is a stand-alone course; or, if you decide to take your studies further, it could be the beginning of a period of training to gain a professional diploma in spiritual healing or mental mediumship.
No Previous Qualifications are necessary to apply.
Students must be over 18, attend a minimum of 23 classes out of the 26, and successfully complete all their coursework to be considered for accreditation.
NB: You must be present from 7pm-8.30pm on admissions night - free entry; all your questions will be answered by the tutor, and you can obtain an enrolment form only on this night. Successful applicants will be notified by post in 7 days.
Fees: £10 for each class (= £3.33p per hour). Initial enrolment fee is £40, which covers your first four weeks of training, then £40 per month.
(Cost of each module is £130: total cost of this accredited course is £260).
Each Module examines and explores many key self-awareness, psychological, spiritual and personal development themes, including:
Module 1: 'Exploring and Knowing the Self'
The Essential Qualities of Healthy Relationships
Attaining Peace of Mind, and Enhancing your Sensitivity
Exploring your Psychological Profile
Discovering the Different Layers of the Self
Listening Skills, and Defence Mechanisms
Getting in Touch with Thoughts and Feelings
Self-esteem and Assertiveness
Personal Responsibility, and Respect
Dealing with: Anger, Bereavement and Loss, Anxiety and Stress
The Benefits of Silence and Meditation
A Journal of your personal development must be kept successfully throughout this module, and an Essay of 2,000 words must be submitted, so that you can progress to Module Two.
Module 2: 'Processing Your Interpersonal Skills'
The Therapeutic Process of Change
Successful Problem Management
Skills Practice: Establishing Healthy Relationships
Examining Core Values and Beliefs
Religion and Spirituality
Sexuality, Morals and Ethics
Discovering your Inner Adult, Parent, and Child
Attachment, and Detachment
Cutting the Ties that Bind
Freeing up your Thoughts and Feelings
Meditation Practice, and Coping Strategies
Shaping a Productive and more Contented Future
Another Journal plus an Essay of 2,000 words, must be submitted at the end of this Module. Successful candidates will gain the APSS (SA) Certificate of Merit.
With this qualification you can apply to study our PMHD Certificate (details below). After successfully attaining the PMHD you can apply to join our Professional Diploma Courses in Mental Mediumship or
Spiritual Healing. Join our mailing list to receive future news of these events
Certificate of Merit Foundation Course: PMHD (APSS)
An Introduction to Psychic, Mediumistic and Healing Development
Tutor: Stephen O'Brien
Intake for APSS (SA) Certificate holders only: Thursdays from 11th November 2010, from 7pm-10pm. Students receive personal tuition, training and supervision in psychic, mediumistic, therapeutic and healing development skills from the course tutor, Stephen O'Brien. A 26-week foundation course, which is divided into two modules, each of 13 weeks duration (80 hours' teaching in total). Successful candidates will be entitled to the accreditation PMHD (APSS).
90% attendance is required (students must attend a minimum of 23 classes out of the 26).
Course Fees: the same cost as the APSS (SA) Certificate of Merit course (above).
Important Note: this foundation course is a carefully structured psychic and mediumistic development circle, and entry is open only to students who hold the APSS (SA) Certificate. For the next enrolment date on our APSS (SA) Course, see details above.
Module 1: 'Foundation Steps in Development'
(This is a Mediumistic Development Class and a Practical Course, but theory is also studied)
A Private, Closed Development Circle
Tutor Guidance and Supervision throughout
Silence, and Sitting in the Power of the Spirit
Preparation and Motivation
Psychic, Mental and Physical Health
The History of Mediumship and Healing
Auras, Chakras, and Fields of Sensitivity
Telepathic Powers
Building your Personal Soul-Powers
The Differences between Psychics, Mediums, and Healers
Spirit Guides, Controls, and Successful Contact
Experimentation: Theory, Practice, and Groupwork
Appropriate Conduct
Continuing your Personal Development and Self-Awareness
Module 2: 'Process Module: Fine-Tuning your Soul-Abilities'
(This is a Mediumistic Development Class and a Practical Course, but theory is also studied)
Continuing the Private, Closed Development Circle
Tutor Guidance and Supervision throughout
Weekly Skills Practice: Working with your Soul-Abilities
Building the Client and Therapist Relationship
Legalities, Client Assessment and Diagnosis
Working with the Public: Responsibilities and Vulnerabilities
Best Practice, and Professional Codes of Ethics
Psychological Barriers that Affect your Depth of Sensitivity
Developing your Spirituality
The Philosophy that underpins Successful Development
Understanding the Mind, and Thought
Closer Attunement with Spirit Guides and Controls
Dealing with Private Sittings, and Healing Treatments
Experimentation and Groupwork
Understanding Trance and Physical Mediumship
Inspirational Contact, and Overshadowing
Ongoing Personal Development and Self-Awareness
Workbook: In each PMHD Module, you are required to keep an A4 (lined) Workbook to record your growing knowledge, understanding and opinions, from which your tutor can assess your learning, allowing you to progress through both Modules to gain accreditation.
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