INTRODUCTION
The Centre for Stress Management , Centre for Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy and The Centre for Multimodal Therapy recommend that student and graduate practitioners join professional bodies. A variety of professional bodies recognise The Centres courses. As the training at the Centres can be applied to management and psychotherapy, as well as complementary medicine, we have sought the recognition from professional bodies in these spheres of work. As our courses are normally completed part-time in a year or less, we have not applied for recognition from professional bodies that require a longer duration of study. We are now affiliated to the Institute for Complementary Medicine.
THE INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT SPECIALISTS (IMS)
IMS was founded in 1971 to cater for the interests, varying skills and the professional needs of key personnel in management, management services and the specialists in stress management, industry, business, commercial, professional, technical and computer management fields who support the directors and executives in making their decisions.
THE INSTITUTE OF MANUFACTURING (I OF Manf)
The Institute was founded in 1978 and was created to cater for those employed in the manufacturing management and modern technology sector of industry and commerce, those involved in stress management within manufacturing, or those engaged in activities allied to industry and commerce where a knowledge of manufacturing systems and methods would prove beneficial in their work and would contribute to the overall effectiveness of industry and commerce.
PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS & TECHNICAL MANAGEMENT (PBTM)
PBTM was founded in 1983 to satisfy the need for a management link between Business and Technology. Throughout the world it is now an established fact that the standard and level of knowledge and skill required to meet the objectives of modern business, technology, administration, technical, general and stress management is far greater than ever before. In today's fast moving world, with an ever increasing advancement in technology within industry and commerce, adequate education, training, qualification, experience, competence and achievement are required to meet the challenge of the future. Women and men will need to be competent in Business Management, Technical Management and also Stress Management in order to support their companies in the worlds market place in the last decade of this century and into the next.
1. The Institute of Management Specialists
incorporating: Professional Management Specialists and Specialists involved in Modern Management, Technology & Systems. 2. The Institute of Manufacturing
incorporating: Professional Manufacturing, Modern Technology and Systems.
3. Professional Business and Technical Management
incorporating: Industrial, Computing, Technological & Associated Management.
All three of the above-mentioned international, professional bodies recognise all courses run by The Centre for Stress Management (CSM) and will grant membership to candidates successful in any of the CSM courses. Grading is given according to KSE (Knowlege, Skill and Experience) and position of responsibility. Any candidate of the CSM wishing to know which grade they would qualify for should enquire at CSM. A general guideline for membership of all three bodies is:
CSM qualification plus 3 years' experience = Associate Membership.
CSM qualification plus 4 years' experience = Full Membership.
CSM qualification plus 5 years' experience = Fellowship.
Associate, Full Member and Fellowship are the three senior grades in each professional body.
The designatory letters are as follows:
IMS
Associate: A.M.I.M.S. (Dip. IMS); Full Member: M.I.M.S. (Dip. IMS); Fellow: F.I.M.S. (Dip. IMS)
I of Manf
Associate: A.M.I.Manf. (Dip. I. Manf); Full Member: M.I.Manf. (Dip. I. Manf); Fellow: F.I.Manf. (Dip. I. Manf)
PBTM
Associate: A.M.Prof.B.T.M. (Dip. BTM); Full Member: M.Prof.B.T.M. (Dip. BTM); Fellow: F.Prof.B.T.M. (Dip. BTM)
A Membership Diploma is awarded for the above grades. For complete details of any of the above international, professional bodies, which includes exemptions given for other recognised, standard qualifications, please send for the information booklet, stating which body you are interested in, from: 58 Clarendon Avenue, Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire CV32 4SA, England.
SPECIFIC REGISTRATION (Professional Status Certificate)
Career Support can be provided for all senior members (Fellow, Full Member and Associate Member) of: The Institute of Management Specialists (IMS); The Institute of Manufacturing (I of Manf); Professional Business & Technical Management (PBTM). A Professional Status Certificate bearing the member's own personal title of professional or occupation will be prepared for all applicants who can provide evidence of entitlement to the chosen title. A member qualified in Stress Management would be entitled to Specific Registration in Stress Management providing he/she provided proof by way of a Diploma from The Centre for Stress Management and a letter of verification. These Certificates are so designed to help support members when applying for positions and furthering their careers. Each one granted is recorded in the particular professional body's Professional Status Register. For further information about IMS, I. of Manf. and PBTM, write to: 58 Clarendon Avenue, Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire CV32 4SA, England.
THE ASSOCIATION FOR RATIONAL EMOTIVE BEHAVIOUR THERAPY
AREBT is the professional body for Rational-emotive and Rational emotive behaviour therapists and counsellors in the United Kingdom. Its aims are:
1. To promote and develop the science of RET/REBT at all levels.
2. To develop and maintain nationally recognised standards.
3. To provide information and advice.
The benefits for membership are professional qualifications, accredited status, a journal, continual professional development and entry on a National Register for RET/REBT therapists and counsellors. Accredited REBT therapists can apply to go onto the UKCP National Psychotherapy Register. Qualified members can use designatory letters. AREBT recognises and accredits The Centre for Stress Management and The Centre for Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy REBT courses. For further information about AREBT, write to: The Secretary, Association for Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy, PO Box 39207, London, SE3 7XH.
THE INSTITUTE FOR COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE
The ICM was established as an independent charity in 1982 to ensure that high standards of training and practice were available to the public. The ICM was granted the right to the title 'British Register of Complementary Practitioners (Discipline)'. It now holds a register of practitioners qualified in various fields of complementary medicine. The Centre for Stress Management is affiliated to the ICM. For further information about the ICM, write to: The Institute for Complementary Medicine, PO Box 194, London SE16 1QZ. Tel: ( 0171) 237 5165.
THE ACADEMY OF MULTI-SKILLS (AMS)
The Academy was founded in 1995 and its main function is to recognise and register members' 'skills' collectively. In addition to formal qualifications, skills obtained through daily practice, short courses or company training are recognised by AMS. The basic entry requirement is one skill and undergoing training for a second. Higher grades are awarded according to skills, experience and position. Membership Certificates/Diplomas are complemented by 'Skills Certificates/Diplomas' which display the member's skills collectively. We are now living in an age when multi-skilling is essential to further careers or to prolong working life. By joining The Academy of Multi-Skills members gain the opportunity of having their existing skills, plus any gained in the future, recognised and registered immediately. All courses run by The Centre for Stress Management (CSM) are recognised as skills and AMS membership will be granted to candidates who are successful in any of the CSM courses. For further information about The Academy of Multi-Skills write to: Academy House, Warwick Corner, 42 Warwick Road, Kenilworth, Warwickshire CV8 1HE. Tel: (01926) 855498.
THE INSTITUTE OF HEALTH PROMOTION AND EDUCATION
The Institute of Health Promotion and Education recognises the Centre for Stress Management as a Centre of Expertise and therefore recognises its courses for continuing professional development. The Centre recommends that students on the stress management programme may benefit from joining the Institute. For further information about the IHPE, write to: The Secretary, The Institute of Health Promotion and Education, Department of Oral Health and Development, University Dental Hospital, Higher Cambridge Street, Manchester M15 6FH.
THE INTERNATIONAL STRESS MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION
Membership is open to anyone who has an interest in stress management and is able to demonstrate evidence of the experience and qualifications required for the grade of membership for which they apply. ISMA recognises the CFSM Diploma in Stress Management programme as providing eligibility for full membership. Further information: David Moore, Membership Secretary, ISMA, 18 Albury Ride, Cheshunt, Herts EN8 8XF.
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF EXPERTS IN TRAUMATIC STRESS
The academy is a multidisciplinary network of professionals who are committed to the advancement of intervention for survivors of trauma.