Approved by the British Psychological Society for the purposes of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Our flagship course for coaches who want to gain an in-depth understanding of the core areas of psychology and how to apply them within your coaching practice.

Based on Standard 2 of the BPS' Standards for Chartership in Coaching Psychology which focuses on the psychology underpinning coaching, this course will also help to prepare you for demonstrating Standard 2 if you are undertaking the BPS Professional Recognition Route in Coaching Psychology.

SUITABLE FOR:

Coaches who have an interest in coaching psychology and how to translate behavioural science in to coaching practice. This course will be particularly useful for those wishing to apply for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS) through the professional recognition in coaching psychology route. This will help applicants to prepare for Standard 2 of the Standards for Chartership in Coaching Psychology.

OUTLINE CONTENT:

We will cover the core areas of psychology, plus a couple of extra areas that are particularly relevant to coaching. These are:

Cognitive psychology: including how our clients perceive the world in terms of their own reality, and the limitations in processing information that influences decisions and action

Social psychology: including how our clients make sense of themselves and those around them and how that shapes expectations and relationships

Biological psychology: including neuroplasticity, how key areas of the brain, hormones and neurotransmitters work and influence our emotions, cognitions and behaviours

Developmental psychology: including how adults develop new ways of making sense of the world, and growth v fixed mindsets

Differential psychology: including personality theories and the use of psychometrics in coaching

Behaviour change: including understanding why change can be hard, and exploring theories that explain how change happens
Group dynamics: including the factors that make a difference to the success of a team
Mind/body connection: including how physical wellness impacts on our mental functioning, and vice versa

Psychology for Coaches