Holistic Mental Health & Mindfulness
Practitioner Training
For health and social care workers, coaches, doulas and wellness professionals.
Become a Certified KŌTA Holistic Mental Health & Mindfulness Practitioner
Are you a health or social care worker, coach, doula or wellness practitioner?
Do you have lived-experience that could benefit other people?
Are you seeking a career change and are passionate about mental health and wellbeing?
KŌTA’s Holistic Mental Health & Mindfulness Practitioner Training gives you access to a world-class system combining neuroscience, positive psychology, bioenergetics and adult development theory, as well as best-practice client care, leadership and business foundations, to help transform the health and wellbeing of the people you work with.
This professional development training is intensive, interdisciplinary and interactive. Our methodology combines theory, practical tools and techniques, real-world case studies and done-for-you resources. We give you everything you need to support your clients, supercharge your business, and elevate your own wellbeing.
Take your life, career and business to the next level.
This professional training is for you if you’re a:
Health & social work professional, coach, doula or wellness practitioner looking to evolve your skills & learn new tools to help your clients
Heart-centred career changer with lived-experience who wants to support others on their health & wellbeing journey
Socially conscious person who is committed to your own personal growth and is passionate about helping other people find a greater sense of inner peace and wellbeing
The Curriculum
8 Core Modules 丨 Bonuses 丨Blended Learning
KŌTA’s Holistic Mental Health & Mindfulness Practitioner Training gives you access to a world-class system combining neuroscience, positive psychology, bioenergetics, and adult development theory, as well as best-practice client care, leadership and business foundations.
The modules each contain a comprehensive library of learning material to help you develop the skills and tools needed to practice Holistic Mental Health & Mindfulness at your work and in your business, and to elevate your own wellbeing.
Module One : Foundations of client health work
This module lays the foundations for your client work. We start the program by exploring the elements of best-practice care, the context for your services, and work environments. We undertake self-reflective practices to get to know yourself, your values, and the strengths you bring to your work, as self-awareness is a critical component of client health work.
Getting to know yourself, values & strengths
Your role in the client health journey
What makes a great KŌTA health practitioner
Context for holistic mental health care & work environments
Developing holistic mental health & wellbeing plans
Ethics & duty of care
Module Two : Communication for relationship centred care
Relationships are central to the quality client health experience and all holistic health work must place the client at the centre for informed self-directed care. Communication, language and empathy are essential for quality client health work. This module discusses communication essentials & relationship management in healthcare.
Communication foundations & understanding the client experience
Relationships & client-directed healthcare
Bridging the divide between clinician & client
Managing family & carer dynamics
Cross-cultural awareness & communication
Module Three : Human evolution, neuroscience & psychology
We contextualise mental health through the lens of human evolution and development, understanding the social and environmental conditions where people have thrived throughout history, and how our brain, body and mind works.
The KŌTA mental health framework & psychological models
A brief history of humankind, biological & psychological development
Neurolo-biology: understanding how the brain and body work
Human emotions, bioenergetics & mental health
The mind - conscious & subconscious, thoughts & beliefs
Module Four : Holistic mental health & wellbeing
Building on our understanding about human evolution & development we dive into developing an awareness of full-spectrum health realisation. We explore the mind, energy and emotions and help you to develop greater insight into mindbody wellbeing practices.
The KŌTA Pillars of Holistic Mental Health & Wellbeing
Recognising the signs of trauma, anxiety & depression
Human emotions, bioenergetics & mental health
Holding space for all beliefs & spiritual practices
Modern lifestyle and its impact on wellbeing
Module Five : Trauma-informed health care
Understanding the impact of stress & trauma on human health will assist you to develop a trauma-informed approach to working with clients.
Introduction to trauma & PTSD
Principles of trauma-informed care
The impact of stress on the body & physical health
How trauma & PTSD affect mental health & wellbeing
Holistic mental health & suicide prevention
Module Six : Mindbody wellbeing practices
Develop an insight into the practical psychotherapeutic and mindfulness tools that you to support clients in exploring their options for developing greater self awareness, peace and healing.
Psychotherapy
Meditation & mindfulness
Energy healing & somatic therapies
Nature & immersive experiences
Creative expression
Module Seven : Transformational wellbeing & health leadership
Leadership is concerned with empowering others, through inspiring and motivating behaviour change in individuals, organisations and systems. In this module we explore the foundations of leadership as it relates to your role in supporting transformational wellbeing.
Professional vs lived-experience
Models for behaviour change
1:1 vs group dynamics
Integration & known challenges
Limits of service & referral pathways
Module Eight : Practitioner health, boundaries & self care
Practitioner health is just as important as patient wellbeing. This module covers practitioner needs, understanding the personal challenges of client health and seeking support.
Your own health matters
Creating your own wellbeing plan
Self-care, boundaries & burnout
Vicarious trauma & coping with grief
Seeking help - social services & support
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Bonus Content & Resources
3 Bonus Modules 丨 Build Your Own Business 丨Done-For-You Resources
Bonus One : Business foundations
This bonus module provides you with an introduction to establishing and running your own holistic mental health and wellness business. We start at the beginning, from set up, insurances, to developing your brand and marketing avenues, and provide you with a stack of resources so you can launch and grow your services and business with greater ease.
Setting up your own business
Establishing your services
Creating your brand & marketing essentials
Professional recognition & insurance
Done-for-you business resources
Guided meditation scripts
Bonus Two : Models of transformational psychotherapy
Transformational psychotherapy approaches value the wholeness of a person, and seek enduring change. They integrate spirituality and psychology for holistic health and healing. This bonus module investigates different therapeutic approaches to support clients with their mental health and wellbeing, from a whole-person perspective.
Transpersonal experiences and psychospiritual integration
The role of ancestral healing in mental health
Meditation, hypnosis & remapping cellular stories & memories
Internal family systems model of transformation
Multidimensional timeline therapy & healing
Eco & nature-based therapies & immersive experiences
Bonus Three : Bodywork & somatic therapy
This bonus module looks at the power of somatic therapy and bodywork in releasing trauma and emotions from your body, which is essential for healing and taking an integrated approach to mental health.
Somatic psychotherapy
Cellular memory & releasing emotions from the body
Bodywork, breathwork & energy healing
Sound therapies, music & frequency
Program Delivery
8 Core Modules 丨 Bonuses 丨Blended Learning
The entire program is delivered online so you can participate wherever you are in the world, from home or work. No travel is required. All course materials, including the course training pack, assigned tasks, reading lists and additional resources are available within our training portal. Live lectures, group calls and mentoring are conducted via web conference.
Weekly lectures & online community
Weekly lessons
Group explorations
Individual reflections
Online community
Fortnightly group calls & mentoring
Group work
1:1 check ins
Monthly reflections & quizzes
Additional reading lists
Client work experience case studies
Professional development exchange sessions
Program completion & graduation
Individual Capstone project
Program wrap up & graduation certificates
KŌTA practitioner directory & exclusive membership offers
Program fee
$3,450
AUD
One-off payment or payment plans available.
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FAQs.
How much does the course cost and when does it commence?
The program price is $3,450 AUD including GST, which covers your tuition fees, access to our online program portal and all digital program materials. The next course commences in 2024.
How long does the course go for? And, how many hours a week should I set aside?
The course is a 3-month program. It is intensive and we recommend setting aside 10+ hours per week to get the most out of the course and maximise your learning.
How is the course delivered?
The course is delivered online via our training portal and web conferencing for live calls.
Are there any pre-requisite requirements for the program?
The course is open to everyone committed to practicing Holistic Mental Health & Mindfulness within their existing employment or as part of their coaching, consulting and health practice .
There are no pre-requisite requirements or qualifications needed to participate in the program. We equip you with all the skills and knowledge you need to practice as a KŌTA Holistic Mental Health & Mindfulness Practitioner.
What are the graduation requirements?
You are required to complete the assigned individual and group tasks. The course also includes a Capstone Project of up to 2,000 words on a topic of your choice related to holistic mental health & mindfulness, which is due to be submitted by Module 8.
Will I get a certificate?
Absolutely! You will receive a KŌTA Holistic Mental Health & Mindfulness Practitioner Certificate when you complete the course.