Sophrologist Health Associate Professionals
SaveWhat Does a Sophrologist Do?
Sophrologists aim to reduce their clients` stress and produce optimal health and well-being by applying a dynamic relaxation method which consists of a specific set of physical and mental exercises on a doctor's order.
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Breathing Techniques
The various techniques to control the voice, body, and nerves by breathing.
These are common skills for this role, based on a European framework. Requirements vary between jobs, including in the UK. Real-world experience matters more than ticking every box - use this as a guide, not a checklist.
Skills You Need to Become a Sophrologist
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialBreathing Techniques knowledge
The various techniques to control the voice, body, and nerves by breathing.
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EssentialSupervision Of Persons knowledge
The act of directing one individual or a group of individuals in a certain activity.
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EssentialMovement Techniques knowledge
The various types of movement and physical postures undertaken for relaxation, body-mind integration, stress reduction, flexibility, core support and rehabilitation purposes, and that are required for or underpin occupational performance.
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EssentialAcupuncture Methods knowledge
Techniques and methods used to normalise the flow of Qi energy in the body for relieving pain and related symptoms by applying various specific types of needles into different acupuncture …
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EssentialPhytotherapy knowledge
The characteristics, the effects and the use of herbal medicines.
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EssentialComplementary And Alternative Medicine knowledge
Medical practices which are not part of the standard care in healthcare.
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EssentialTypes Of Aromatherapy Treatments knowledge
Field of information which distinguishes a variety of ways to apply aromatherapy treatment, such as massages, inhalers, baths, vaporizers, compresses, diffusers, meditiation or deodorizers.
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EssentialHuman Physiology knowledge
The science that studies the human organs and its interactions and mechanisms.
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EssentialHuman Anatomy knowledge
The dynamic relationship of human structure and function and the muscosceletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, endocrine, urinary, reproductive, integumentary and nervous systems; normal and altered anatomy and physiology throughout the human …
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EssentialRelaxation Techniques knowledge
The various methods and techniques used to alleviate stress and bring peace and relaxation to the body and mind. This includes activities such as yoga, qigong or t`ai chi.
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EssentialSophrology knowledge
The principles and techniques such as concentration, deep breathing, relaxation and visualisation designed to bring the consciousness in harmony with the body.
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EssentialApply Acupuncture skill
Use procedures involving the stimulation of anatomical points on the body by a variety of techniques, such as penetrating the skin with thin, metallic needles manipulated by the hands or …
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EssentialApply Context Specific Clinical Competences skill
Apply professional and evidence based assessment, goal setting, delivery of intervention and evaluation of clients, taking into account the developmental and contextual history of the clients, within one`s own scope …
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EssentialDevelop Therapeutic Relationships skill
Maintain the individual therapeutic relationship to engage the individual's innate healing capacities, to achieve active collaboration in the health education and healing process and to maximise the potential of healthy …
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EssentialEmpathise With The Healthcare User skill
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EssentialEnsure Safety Of Healthcare Users skill
Make sure that healthcare users are being treated professionally, effectively and safe from harm, adapting techniques and procedures according to the person's needs, abilities or the prevailing conditions.
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EssentialIdentify Customer's Needs skill
Use appropriate questions and active listening in order to identify customer expectations, desires and requirements according to product and services.
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EssentialListen Actively skill
Give attention to what other people say, patiently understand points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times; able to listen carefully the needs of customers, …
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EssentialMaintain Work Area Cleanliness skill
Keep the working area and equipment clean and orderly.
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EssentialProvide Health Education skill
Provide evidence based strategies to promote healthy living, disease prevention and management.
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EssentialApply Aromatherapy skill
Use the therapeutic benefits of essential oils to produce massage blends, cream or lotions and help improve the physical and emotional health and well-being.
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EssentialAttend To Sophrology Clients skill
Observe participants` breathing and relaxation techniques, giving feedback, correcting when needed and guaranteeing that sufficient personal attention is provided to each participant in the sophrology session.
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EssentialDeliver Sophrology Exercises skill
Teach sophrology exercises and attend to individual and group sessions, adapting them according to each persons' abilities and needs.
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EssentialFollow-up On Healthcare Users' Treatment skill
Review and evaluate the progress of the prescribed treatment, taking further decisions with the healthcare users and their carers.
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EssentialObserve Healthcare Users skill
Observe healthcare users and record significant conditions and reactions to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents, notifying a supervisor or physician when required.
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EssentialPrepare Exercise Session skill
Prepare equipment and facilities for the session ensuring compliance with industry and national guidelines for normal operating procedures. Plan timings and sequences for the session.
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EssentialPrepare Sophrology Session skill
Plan and prepare the equipment and facilities for the sophrology session and plan timings and sequences for the session, creating a relaxing and comforting environment.
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EssentialPrescribe Exercises skill
Provide a range of exercise programmes in accordance with the needs of the clients by applying principles of exercise programming.
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EssentialPromote Balance Between Rest And Activity skill
Provide information about the role of rest and regeneration in the development of sport performance. Foster rest and regeneration by providing appropriate ratios of training, competition and rest.
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EssentialPromote Healthy Lifestyle skill
Provide information to clients about the role of physical activity, modes of exercise and related services and the importance of healthy activities for daily living.
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Optional Skills (5 of 16 displayed)
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OptionalHomeopathy Remedies knowledge
The characteristics, components and effects of homeopathic medication.
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OptionalBehavioural Disorders knowledge
The often emotionally disruptive types of behaviour a child or adult can show, such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or oppositional defiant disorder (ODD).
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OptionalFirst Aid knowledge
The emergency treatment given to a sick or injured person in the case of circulatory and/or respiratory failure, unconsciousness, wounds, bleeding, shock or poisoning.
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OptionalBehavioural Therapy knowledge
The characteristics and foundations of behavioural therapy, which focuses on changing patients` unwanted or negative behaviour. It involves studying the present behaviour and the means by which this can be …
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OptionalHomeopathy knowledge
The alternative medicine whereby pills or liquid mixtures containing only a little of an active ingredient (usually a plant or mineral) can treat a disease.
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OptionalBe In Touch With Your Body knowledge
The key aspects of applied anatomy, psychology, nutrition, physiology, and psychosocial studies and how they relate to the self-awareness of one's body.
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OptionalGeneral Medicine knowledge
General medicine is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.
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OptionalNeurophysiology knowledge
The medical specialty which is concerned with the study of the nervous system functionalities.
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OptionalAdvise On Mental Health skill
Advise persons of all ages and groups in terms of the health-promoting aspects of individual behaviour and institutions with regard to the personal, social and structural factors on physical and …
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OptionalDemonstrate Professional Attitude To Clients skill
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OptionalEnsure Safety Of Exercise Environment skill
Select the correct training environment and assess risks to ensure it provides a safe, clean and friendly fitness environment and that it will be the best use of the environment …
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OptionalPromote Mental Health skill
Promote factors that enhance emotional well-being such as self-acceptance, personal growth, purpose in life, control of one`s environment, spirituality, self-direction and positive relationships.
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OptionalDirect Movement Experiences skill
Assist clients or patients in moving in a structured or improvisatory manner for expressive purposes.
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OptionalInform Clients Of Healthy Lifestyle Benefits skill
Provide accurate information about the role of physical activity and stimulate exercisers with controlled health conditions to adopt and maintain a healthy lifestyle behaviour. Inform clients on principles of nutrition …
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OptionalProvide Preparation For Childbirth skill
Provide information to the mother-to-be related to the childbirth procedures in order to be prepared and know what to expect.
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OptionalSafely Instruct About Fitness skill
Provide safe and effective fitness instruction.
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