The UK’s pioneering accredited vocational course
in spirituality and wellbeing
Ofqual Register Qual No: 601/8673/2 Sector Subject Area: Health and Social Care
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This course is the core offer of the Spiritual Companions Trust.
It is experiential and deeply practical.
You will clarify and develop your own approach to spirituality and the practices that support your health and wellbeing. At the same time you will develop the skills of spiritual care and companionship so that you can better support others.
It is the gateway into the community of Spiritual Companions and gives you access to be on the UK Register of Spiritual Caregivers.
We are proud to have pioneered this qualification and steered it through the rigorous process of being on the Ofqual Register.
NB: All participants must have previously attended a 10-hour Secrets of Spiritual Health & Happiness course delivered by a Spiritual Companions Educator, which will give you a substantial taste of the diploma course and its core concepts.
Benefits
Professional
Qualification on Ofqual Register.
Places you on the UK Register of Spiritual Caregivers
Value added to your CV.
Deep and practical skills for one-to-one and group work. Compassion and care in action.
# spirituality # health # mindfulness # wellbeing
Spiritual ’emergency’ and mental health
Become a registered Spiritual Companion and Spiritual Health Mentor/Coach
Further training and certification available: • Teach Meditation • Celebrancy
Community
Study and share with like-minded souls.
Inclusive. Diverse. Visionary. Pioneering.
Compassion in action. Healing presence.
Personal Development
More Connection, compassion and consciousness.
Life-long strategies to support your health, wellbeing and relationships.
Universal
Honours the jewels in all traditions.
Person-centred: What works for you? What works for others?
Welcomes diversity. Empowering and enabling.
Holistic
Integrates mind-body-spirit.
Emotionally literate.
Grounded and practical.
Science of spirituality and health.
Support
Experienced and supportive tutors.
Course Content – Four Units
1. Person Centred Spiritual Practice
2. Reflective Practice and Self-Awareness in the Context of Spiritual Development
3. Science and Context
4. Spiritual Care in Practice
This is a 400-hour course with 90 hours of classroom contact. The other hours are spent in study, practice and discussion in small groups. These hours are organised differently according to the centre delivering the course.
The qualification is Ofqual-regulated and awarded by the Crossfields Institute.
You can view the full specification for the qualification — click here
Assessment
Assessment is done via an online portfolio system so you must have a computer or tablet and internet connection.
You will be asked to write short reflective pieces and mini-essays.
You must be able to attend all sessions; and also be available for three tutorial sessions and eight meetings in a small supportive ‘home group.’ (The timing of tthese dates will be arranged with you.)
If you do not already have one, you are expected to conduct a daily spiritual wellbeing practice, which is part of our first Unit of learning.
I highly recommend this course for several reasons. The extra time for mediation I was doing during the course made a huge difference to my spiritual development and peace of mind. Compassionate listening that we were regularly doing during the course boosted my resilience (and now there is research confirming this health benefit). William’s wisdom and expert spiritual mentoring were practical, clarifying and invaluable. After the course, I’ve realised that that one year was one of my best years. I was in the flow state most of the time, and everything worked well in my life (personal and professional). I’ve understood clearly that spiritual/transpersonal development can shift personal issues in a very efficient, elegant way and with ease, almost automatically. Many of my personal issues just disappeared because I’ve shifted to a mode of Being (as opposed to becoming). By going beyond myself, many blessings followed naturally and spontaneously. I attribute many of these benefits to this course – one of the best investments in spiritual and personal development. I’m eternally grateful. Thank you.
I like SC for their open minded views, simple and clear explanation of complex topics, ability to provide non-judgemental and caring space in challenging situations. Their publications are very practical and useful.
I have really appreciated the SCs down to earth approach. I feel more centred, grounded, connected, loving and compassionate. I am aware of how this has also enabled me to be of greater support to others in my work and at home.
It has improved my awareness of the need to care for my own state of mind as a prerequisite for working with others if I wish to be part of creating a safe environment for all to contribute their feelings, insights and ideas.