Mental health qualification and workshop.

5-Session Mental Health Course Outline

Session 1: Understanding Mental Health — Beyond the Surface

• What is mental health?

• Why it matters holistically - Defining mental health from a whole-body perspective

• Setting intentions for your mental health journey

•  Defining mental health from a whole-body perspective

•  How nutrition and reflexology impact mental wellbeing

Session 2: Roots of Mental Health Challenges

• Trauma, stress, environment, and lifestyle impact

• The role of diet, gut, and physical health, inflammation, and nutrient deficiencies in mental health

• Spiritual and energetic influences

• Recognizing early signs and symptoms

• Energetic blockages and meridian imbalances relevant to reflexology

Session 3: Tools for Self-Healing and Resilience

• Mindfulness, meditation, breathwork basics

• Emotional regulation and boundary setting

• Nutrition and simple practices to support brain health

• Key nutrients, herbs, and dietary patterns supporting brain and mood health

• Movement, yoga, and sound healing

• Integrating client self-care practices: mindfulness, breathing, grounding

•  Crystals: Which stones support calm, balance, anxiety relief, and emotional clarity

•  Meditations: Simple guided practices for grounding and emotional regulation

•  Colour therapy: How colours affect mood and energy, plus practical ways to use them

Session 4: Myths, Realities, and Empowerment

• Debunking myths around mental illness, medication, and alternative therapies

• Medication and alternative approaches — balanced view

• Empowering yourself and others

• The role of community and connection

Session 5: Supporting Others and Sustaining Mental Wellness

            Building support networks

• Maintaining mental wellness long-term

• Resources for ongoing growth

• Early signs to watch for in clients

• Strategies for practitioner mental wellness and preventing burnout

• How to hold space and listen without enabling

Crystals for Emotional Wellbeing

Key Crystals & Their Properties:

• Amethyst: Calming, reduces anxiety and stress

• Rose Quartz: Heart healing, self-love, compassion

• Lepidolite: Mood stabilizer, eases depression

• Black Tourmaline: Grounding, protection from negative energy

• Blue Lace Agate: Soothes communication and emotional expression

Practical Application:

• How to choose, cleanse, and program crystals

• Carrying crystals, placing in personal spaces

• Using crystals in reflexology sessions — e.g., holding during treatments or placing on chakra points

Meditation for Mental Clarity and Calm

Simple Techniques:

• Breath awareness: Anchoring attention to breath

• Body scan: Releasing tension, connecting mind and body

• Guided visualization: Safe space journeys, emotional release

• Mantra meditation: Using affirmations or sound (e.g., “I am calm and grounded”)

Integration Tips:

• Short daily practices to build resilience

• Using meditation before reflexology treatments for better client connection

• Encouraging clients to use meditation for self-care

Colour Therapy and Mood

Colour Meanings and Effects:

• Blue: Calming, reduces anxiety

• Green: Balances, heart-centered healing

• Yellow: Uplifting, stimulates mental clarity

• Purple: Spiritual connection, calm

• Orange: Energizing, joy

Practical Use:

• Wearing colours to support emotional states

• Using coloured lighting or visuals in treatment spaces

• Colour breathing visualizations during meditation

Bringing it All Together

• Combining crystals, meditation, and colour therapy in daily routines

• Creating personalized holistic mental health plans for clients

• Ethics and client empowerment: supporting autonomy and sovereignty

Optional multiple choice exam in November 2025