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CPD for Coaches (Techniques): Use of the Self as Instrument

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    Explain how common coping strategies can inadvertently intensify stress and identify more helpful alternatives with clients
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    Coach clients to notice the difference between reacting and responding, and practise creating a pause before action in high-pressure moments
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    Teach practical self-regulation techniques clients can use in high-pressure situations (e.g., grounding, breathing and attention-shifting) and agree how they will apply them between sessions.

Overview

Off the shelf (OTS)

Clients under pressure rarely talk about “stress” — they talk about sleepless nights, overwhelm or snapping at colleagues. This session explores what’s happening beneath those symptoms and equips you with practical self-regulation techniques you can teach within coaching conversations.

Delivery method
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Virtual

Course duration
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2 hours

Competency level
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Working

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Delivery method
  • Virtual icon

    Virtual

Course duration
Duration icon

2 hours

Competency level
  • Working icon

    Working