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SEVEN WEEK ONLINE QIGONG COURSE TO NOURISH YOUR HEART STARTS TUESDAY 14TH MAY Dates: Tuesdays 6-7.15pm: May 14th, 21st, 28th, and June 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th (all classes recorded so you can catch up in your own time) Price: £70 (concessions available) In Chinese Medicine Summer is the season of the FIRE element and is governed by the organ of the Heart. It is the most YANG, active, expansive, uplifting and dynamic part of the cycle, associated with the emotion of Joy.  It is a Joy that is balanced and grounded with stillness allowing our SHEN or mental energy to rest. Not the anxious, over-excited or even manic joy that can unsettle us, leaving us searching for the next high, instead it is a balanced and nourishing heart-centred joy that radiates through our whole being. Helping us to connect with our true self, our own innate inner beauty and that of the world around us. CONNECT TO YOUR TRUE SELF THROUGH THIS TRANSFORMATIVE HEART-CENTRED ENERGY PRACTICE.  Designed to nourish your heart, this course combines ancient Qigong practices with modern techniques to cultivate emotional well-being, resilience, and inner harmony. Leaving you feeling calm, relaxed and connected to your true self. What is included:  * Seven live 75min zoom classes  * Access to replays of all classes so you can catch up in your own time. * Learn heart-centered Qigong movements, exercises and meditations * Guided heart meditations * Experience the Healing sounds of the heart  * Learn how to clear the meridian pathways associated with the heart.  * Learn self-massage techniques for key acupuncture points to calm anxiety, regulate blood pressure and relax the heart. What will you get out of the course: * Cultivate self-love, compassion, and emotional balance * Enhance heart health and vitality * Reduced inner physical tension, less pain and discomfort * Reduce stress, anxiety and worry * Connect with a supportive community of like-hearted individuals

Learn how to cannulate ... Nationally Recognised Qualification OCN Accredited - Level 3 (advanced) - Ireland Level 5 CPD Accredited - The CPD Certification Service Classroom or Virtual Classroom options Covers all steps for cannulating in arm or hand Practise on artificial arms and fake blood! Essential qualification for all IV therapies Phlebotomy training desirable but not essential Basic understanding of English language required OPEN TO ALL APPLICANTS

This one-day course introduces the field of user experience and provides an excellent entry point to our other specialised training courses. UX processes and practices have become a central component of product design, service design and web design.

Join Mark on Thursday mornings to move, explore, and wake up to your true nature. Mark's classes are all about re-connecting the body and mind in order to find a sense of health, integration, freedom and kindness. Most of the time his classes are based around the seasons, since the Chinese energy system is very connected to the time of year and changing seasons.

Based on our extensive work and experience with leaders, both in the private and public sectors, this ILM Level 5 Coaching and Mentoring programme has been designed to develop the capability of leaders to positively impact the performance of individuals and teams. We are experts at unlocking peak performance. Coaching and mentoring improves relationships, performance and engagement. This programme has been created to sharpen a leader's skills - enabling them to balance control, commitment and empowerment through productive conversations with individuals and teams. Scroll down to find out more about this ILM Level 5 qualification, or use the buttons below to jump straight to the scheduled course dates and prices. All of our ILM Programmes are provided in partnership with The BCF Group, which is the ILM Approved Centre we deliver under. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COURSE SYLLABUS The syllabus of the ILM Level 5 Qualification in Business Coaching and Mentoring is comprised of six modules, covering the following: MODULE ONE INTRODUCTION * 1.1) Explore the myths * 1.2) What is coaching and mentoring? * 1.3) What is business coaching? * 1.4) Thoughts and perceptions * 1.5) 7 competencies of a coach * 1.6) Definitions - Mentoring / Consulting / Coaching / Therapy / Counseling MODULE TWO MODELS AND PRACTICE * 2.1) The Wheel of Life * 2.2) Johari's Window * 2.3) KASH - Knowledge, Attitude, Skills, Habits of an effective coach * 2.4) STAR / GROW model * 2.5) Effective use of Paradigm cards * 2.6) Practice and feedback MODULE THREE BUILDING THE RELATIONSHIP * 3.1) Self-management * 3.2) How motivation works * 3.3) Personality & behavioural traits * 3.4) Rapport and trust MODULE FOUR COMMUNICATION AND PRACTICE * 4.1) Non-verbal communication * 4.2) Effective communication * 4.3) Questioning through 2nd/3rd/4th level questioning * 4.4) Building a bank of coaching questions * 4.5) Practice and feedback MODULE FIVE STRUCTURE * 5.1) Introduction * 5.2) The coaching cycle * 5.3) How to give feedback * 5.4) The COMET model * 5.5) Executive coaching * 5.6) Psychometrics * 5.7) Closing the coaching session MODULE SIX WELL-FORMED OUTCOMES * 6.1) Challenge and focus steps * 6.2) Coaching goals * 6.3) Establishing the gap analysis * 6.4) Using diagnostic tools * 6.5) SMART objectives * 6.6) Designing & planning focus steps * 6.7) Gaining commitment * 6.8) Practice and feedback -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WHO IS IT FOR? Business coaching is the skill to have in today's rapidly changing business climate. People and team development through business coaching is fast, efficient and cost effective, and will get you measurable results. The ILM Level 5 Qualifications in Business Coaching and Mentoring are highly accessible and have been designed for all tiers of director, management and supervisory level, or indeed anyone involved in people development. With a business-relevant, tried-and-tested approach, we encourage participants to bring live business issues and case histories with them on the course. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ACCREDITATION Upon completion of this programme all attendees will receive the 'ILM Endorsed Programme in Business Coaching & Mentoring' certificate. Participants will also be eligible to receive ILM letters after their name; either AMInstLM (Affiliate/Associate Member Institute Leadership & Management) or MInstLM (Member Institute Leadership & Management). As with all ILM Accredited Programmes, participants will need to complete the post-programme activity in order to achieve their full 'ILM Level 5 Certificate in Coaching and Mentoring in Management' certificate. These elements have been designed in order to show to the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) that you are able to put the skills and techniques learned on the programme into practice. Full support and guidance is provided for completing these final elements. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- REQUIRED ACTIVITIES PRE-COURSE We ask you to come prepared with issues which you are currently experiencing that you would be happy to discuss and be coached on. We also send out a short document containing questions and exercises which will help our coaches understand you better and work with you in order to receive the best training. POST-COURSE To achieve this ILM qualification, participants will have to complete the following post-course activities: 3 x work-based assignments need to be completed within 1 year from attendance and registration. Embedded in the assignments, the Certificate will require delegates to complete 18 hours of coaching or mentoring activity with 2-3 people. The Diploma will require delegates to complete 54 hours of coaching or mentoring with 4-9 people. Tutor guided learning will take on the format of book and video reviews with ongoing tutor guidance and support via phone, Skype or face-to-face. Optional: Self-initiated 2 x 45 min executive coaching sessions per delegate to offer a coaching best practice view. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COURSE MATERIAL Each participant will be issued with a workbook to assist them both during and after the course, which will contain information, guidance and forms to assist with the coaching sessions. Participants will also complete a Paradigm psychometric report [https://www.dicksontraining.com/paradigm-psychometrics/index.php] and receive a year's membership with the Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- IN-HOUSE & CLASSROOM COURSES AVAILABLE ONLINE We have developed an alternative to traditional face-to-face training that continues to provide a full learning experience, and allows delegates to learn effectively whilst self-isolating from home. This is how it looks: Delegates booked on Classroom and In-House courses will continue to have access to their trainer online throughout the days that the course is booked to run. Prior to a delegate's course start date, they will be enrolled on our e-learning platform (in partnership with BCF Group [https://www.thebcfgroup.co.uk/business-coaching/ilm-level-5-business-coaching-and-mentoring.php]) for the course they are booked on to. They will also be given contact information for their trainer, and details of how to access the online workshops. Delegates will not require any special IT equipment. A desktop computer, laptop, tablet, or a mobile phone with internet and audio capability is all that is required. Delegates taking ILM Qualifications will then proceed to the book review, video review and work based assignments with 12 months tutor support as appropriate, and in line with our previous arrangements. We hope you agree that this blended learning experience represents the safest way to continue supporting our clients and delegates during the Coronavirus disruption. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SCHEDULED COURSES CLASSROOM COURSE - NOTTINGHAM (NG12 4DG) Classroom training courses enable you to benefit from having the tutor and other delegates right there in the room with you. Face-to-face training sessions are one of the best ways to learn, as it is easy to ask questions and have group discussions. In addition to the 2 days in the classroom, delegates will need to undertake self-directed learning and 3 work-based assignments. As a guide, this is estimated to take 3 hours per week for 12 months. Diploma: £2,195 + vat | Certificate: £1,895 + vat * 03-04 October 2023 * 22-23 February 2024 CLASSROOM COURSE - READING (RG41 5QS) Classroom training courses enable you to benefit from having the tutor and other delegates right there in the room with you. Face-to-face training sessions are one of the best ways to learn, as it is easy to ask questions and have group discussions. In addition to the 2 days in the classroom, delegates will need to undertake self-directed learning and 3 work-based assignments. As a guide, this is estimated to take 3 hours per week for 12 months. Diploma: £2,195 + vat | Certificate: £1,895 + vat * 14-15 September 2023 * 14-15 December 2023 * 14-15 March 2024 ZOOM™ COURSE Attending a course via Zoom videoconferencing gives you all of the benefits of classroom training without the need to leave your home or office. You still benefit from a real tutor facilitating the programme, and the content is exactly the same. The only difference is that we split the course into four half-day sessions to make it easier on your eyes! Diploma: £1,795 + vat | Certificate: £1,495 + vat * September 2023 - 25th Sep (morning), 25th Sep (afternoon), 26th Sep (morning), 26th Sep (afternoon) * November 2023 - 6th Nov (morning), 6th Nov (afternoon), 7th Nov (morning), 7th Nov (afternoon) * January 2024 - 11th Jan (morning), 11th Jan (afternoon), 12th Jan (morning), 12th Jan (afternoon) * March 2024 - 11th Mar (morning), 11th Mar (afternoon), 12th Mar (morning), 12th Mar (afternoon) * May 2024 - 14th May (morning), 14th May (afternoon), 15th May (morning), 15th May (afternoon) * July 2024 - 9th Jul (morning), 9th Jul (afternoon), 10th Jul (morning), 10th Jul (afternoon -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DICKSON TRAINING LTD Founded in 1985 in Yorkshire, we have built an impressive and loyal client base. Our partnerships are built by consistently delivering outstanding development solutions and working in close collaboration with our clients, resulting in us becoming a leading UK and international training provider.

Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for Individuals responsible for articulating the technical benefits of AWS services Individuals interested in learning how to get started with using AWS SysOps Administrators, Solution Architects and Developers interested in using AWS services Overview Recognize terminology and concepts as they relate to the AWS platform and navigate the AWS Management Console. Understand the foundational services, including Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3), and Amazon Elastic Block Store (EBS). Understand the security measures AWS provides and key concepts of AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM). Understand AWS database services, including Amazon DynamoDB and Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS). Understand AWS management tools, including Auto Scaling, Amazon CloudWatch, Elastic Load Balancing (ELB), and AWS Trusted Advisor. AWS Technical Essentials introduces you to AWS services, and common solutions. It provides you with fundamental knowledge to become more proficient in identifying AWS services. It helps you make informed decisions about IT solutions based on your business requirements and get started working on AWS. Prerequisites * Working knowledge of distributed systems * Familiarity with general networking concepts * Working knowledge of multi-tier architectures * Familiarity with cloud computing concepts 1 - AWS INTRODUCTION AND HISTORY * AWS Global Infrastructure * Demonstration: AWS Management Console 2 - AWS STORAGE * Identify key AWS storage options * Describe Amazon EBS * Create an Amazon S3 bucket and manage associated objects 3 - COMPUTE, NETWORK AND STORAGE SERVICES * Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) * Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) * Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3) * Amazon Elastic Block Store (EBS) * Demonstration: Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3) * Hands-on lab: Build your VPC and launch a web server 4 - AWS SECURITY, AWS IDENTITY AND ACCESS MANAGEMENT (IAM) * AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) * Demonstration: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) 5 - COMPUTE SERVICES & NETWORKING * Identify the different AWS compute and networking options * Describe an Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) * Create an Amazon EC2 instance * Use Amazon EBS with Amazon EC2 6 - MANAGED SERVICES & DATABASE * Describe Amazon DynamoDB * Understand key aspects of Amazon RDS * Launch an Amazon RDS instance 7 - DATABASES (RDS, DYNAMODB) * SQL and NoSQL databases * Data storage considerations * Hands-on lab: Build your database server and connect to it 8 - AWS ELASTICITY AND MANAGEMENT TOOLS * Auto scaling * Load balancing * Cloud Watch * Trusted Advisor * Hands-on lab: Scale and load balance your architecture 9 - DEPLOYMENT AND MANAGEMENT * Identify what is CloudFormation * Describe Amazon CloudWatch metrics and alarms * Describe Amazon Identity and Access Management (IAM)

Learn to use vulnerability to live an authentic and courageous life.

This course aims to demystify the accounting language so that you are in control of the financial performance of your business, helping you forecast for the future, evaluate your current efforts, and establish strategies to meet your goals.

What is this webinar about? Chronic physical illness is a significant risk factor for psychological symptoms, disorders and self-harm. However, evidence shows that Cognitive Behavioural Therapy can improve wellbeing for clients with chronic physical illnesses. This workshop looks at practical aspects of the use of CBT as part of the support and management of chronic physical illness and associated anxiety and depression. Key Topics (indicative) 1. Overview 2. CBT and Chronic Conditions 3. Potential indications for the use of CBT in patients with chronic physical illness 4. The Psychological Flexibility Model 5. Examples 6. Diabetes 7. ME/CFS/SEID 8. Pain Management 9. Disability and WHODAS 2.0 10. Summary What have previous delegates said about similar webinars? Great workshop and lots of practical techniques to help my clients. Spot on - relevant to current (and future) client work. Recognised self and past clients in the material. Better understanding of rules v assumptions. Use of positives interesting. Great practical tools and techniques discussed, a lot of variation in presentation making it enjoyable and engaging. The dynamic model of low self esteem was particularly helpful for understanding LSE and how it can be treated. "It was fun. a very entertaining trainer. Good use of humour." "Loved the multimedia presentation". "Useful professionally and personally. Very enjoyable - lots of takeaway resources" "Fun, lively presentation . Two-way experience between the facilitator and the group. Very informative and enjoyable." "Excellent workshop. Informative, interesting, well presented. It was excellent." "Excellent course; excellent presentation; easy to understand". "Good balance of information and lots of useful practical ideas to use. Thank you!" "I enjoyed this training and the facilitator was very attentive and engaging with the training". "Clearly a knowledgeable and experienced facilitator. Helpful to be signposted to resources". "Good mix of presentation, discussion and exercises" "An engaging workshop with clear practical applications." "Excellent delivery and well explained. Articulate explanations of concepts. Great. Thanks!" Who is leading this webinar? Professor Patrick McGhee is a CBT therapist, psychologist and UK National Teaching Fellow. Educated at the universities of Glasgow and Oxford, he has completed CPD programmes at Harvard Business School and Ashridge. In 2017 he was a Visiting Fellow/Scholar at the universities of Cornell, Yale and MIT in the USA. He has taught, researched or practised in psychology and therapy for 30 years. His first post was a Research Fellow in Psychiatry and Psychology at St George's Hospital Medical School, University of London. He is the author of Thinking Psychologically (Palgrave) and co-editor of Accounting for Relationships (Methuen). He is an occasional columnist for the Guardian, the BBC and the Times Higher. He currently works in private practice in Greater Manchester. He has full accreditation from the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies. Who should attend? This workshop is aimed at therapists, counsellors, advisers, educationalists, health care workers, social workers and students in these areas. It is particularly useful for counsellors who do not normally work within a cognitive or behavioural model but want to explore tried and tested techniques. Similarly, counsellors and therapists working within this tradition are likely to find this workshop a useful refresher in the latest approaches. It is also suitable for anyone with an interest in contemporary practice in this area. Resources A full set of slides, with extensive clickable links to free online resources, is sent free to all delegates after the event. This also includes references to key sources and further reading. Additionally, an anonymous summary of participant contributions is provided free of charge. CPD A CPD Certificate of Attendance confirming 2 hours skills CPD is available free on request to all delegates who attend.

Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for Professionals desiring to improve their business planning, financial management, and decision-making skills and practice them in an ethical and professional manner will benefit from this course. Overview Recognize the importance of the big picture in business planning Leverage financial information to make sound business decisions Identify the importance of other financial levers to your business Understand the importance of ethics on long-term business success Appreciate how business etiquette affects your organizational success Students will learn to understand the mechanics of the organization ? reading and interpreting financials, making sound business decisions, and setting a course ? while also developing the skills to guide and direct your workforce. Private classes on this topic are available. We can address your organization?s issues, time constraints, and save you money, too. Contact us to find out how. 1. GAINING A WIDER PERSPECTIVE * Understanding Business Acumen * Improving Long and Short Term Interactions * Finding and Recognizing Growth Opportunities * Making Mindful Decisions * How to Relate to Others 2. UNDERSTANDING THE NUMBERS * Developing, Defining, and Reporting Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) * Keeping Up with the Business * Understanding Sales, Costs, and Profit Margin * Monitoring Assets, Liabilities, Equity, and Financial Ratios * Reviewing Income Statements, Balance Sheets, and Cash Flow Statements 3. MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS * Recognizing Talent and Organizational Management * Thinking Critically - Asking the Right Questions, Evaluating the Situation, and Making the Decision * Leveraging the Organization - Investing in Employees and Customers, Process Improvement, and Goal Alignment 4. BUSINESS ETHICS * Ensuring Ethical Obligations are Met * Understanding Roles and Responsibilities * Balancing Personal and Organizational Ethics * Managing Ethically - Maintaining the 4 P\'s 5. BUSINESS ETIQUETTE * Maintaining Etiquette across Communication Platforms - Email, IMs, and Telephone * Following Etiquette in Meetings * Delivering Etiquette in Customer Interactions