Gladden Therapy Training are a CMA (Complementary Medical Association) registered college and training provider. This means that we have the Prestige of Belonging to the CMA – recognised by the public and doctors alike as the leading organisation in the field of ethical, professional complementary Medicine. GTT are insured by Balens for Training and Certificating.

TAROT, Certified Reader Diploma.

~You can start anytime you want, as this course is Home Study (Correspondence Course, Distance Learning).
~Can be studied from anywhere, INTERNATIONALLY, US, Europe etc.
~Comprehensively covers the subject and 'The Practising Therapist' in depth, therefore suitable for absolute beginners, as well as experienced therapists.

ADVANCED option available. You have the choice of 3 questions, to write an article/thesis/dissertation/essay, to recieve an ADVANCED PRACTITIONER DIPLOMA. This is £75 extra (or only £45 if enrolled on at the same time as your course).

Click here to ENROL on this course. Click here to CONTACT us with any questions you may have.

COURSE FEE:
~Your first course with us: £149. $238. 169 Euros.
(Deposit of £50 to reserve your place, balance of £99 when you want to start. Or full balance to start straight away).
Click here to go to SHOP PAGE to pay your deposit or in full.

~Your second and subsequent home study courses with us: Only £99. $158. 112 Euros. For subsequent courses you only need to do Segments 2 & 3. (Unless course price is otherwise stated).

Payment options: cheque, postal order, PayPal or bank transfer. (Payment plan available, please email for details.)

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
None, this course is suitable for beginners, as well as practicing therapists.

On completion of this course you will be:

• entitled to add the letters “G.T.T. Dip. (name of course)” after your name.
• qualified in your chosen therapy, enabling you to practice professionally.
• confident and have in depth knowledge of your chosen subject.
• able to gain insurance, therefore being covered to charge clients’ money for treatments. You will be introduced to recommended insurer details in the course. (It is your responsibility to gain suitable insurance, or to check with your current insurer that they cover your chosen therapy. It is advised that non UK residents check course suitablity for the country they wish to practise in.)

COURSE FORMAT:

• Work at your own pace, take a break if life gets too busy. There are no time limits.
• Blended learning -various learning methods and styles to keep things fresh and interesting.
  Segment 1 is via email, Segment 2 online, Segment 3 is mainly practical.
• You will receive Segments 1 & 2 at the beginning, so you may work through one at a time, or work on them concurrently.
• Revision questions at the end of each module.
• You will be allocated your own Personal Tutor, receive on-going tutor support and feedback for each module.
• Complete 3 case studies to consolidate your learning and practice your skills, as well as for reflection and development.
• Optional practical workshops for some subjects.

COURSE SYLLABUS:

All courses are in 3 segments:
For your first course with us you will do all 3 segments. For subsequent courses you only need to do segments 2 & 3.

SEGMENT 1: PRACTISING PROFESSIONALLY
(Can be studied concurrently with Segment 2 if you wish.)
-This segment is studied via email, with revision questions at the end of each module.

Module 1: The Practicing Therapist
-Taking care of yourself: grounding, balancing, protecting and cleansing your energy body
-Meditation & visualisation scripts, and exercises, for the therapist
-The Therapy Room
-Professional Ethics

Module 2: Anatomy & Physiology Primer
-Traditional A & P basics
-The Energy Body: Chakras, Aura, Meridians

Module 3: Legalities
- Health & Safety
- Insurance for the therapist, recommend insurer details
- Becoming self-employed, checklist

SEGMENT 2: THE SUBJECT MATERIAL
(Can be studied concurrently with Segment 1 if you wish.)
-This segment is studied online.
-In depth coverage of the subject.
-Uses a range resource of materials.

This course is divided into the following nine comprehensive lessons covering the entire aspects of Tarot cards:

• Tarot Cards: An Introduction
• Tarot Cards for Beginners
• Structure of the Tarot Deck
• Court Cards
• Major Arcana Cards
• Minor Arcana cards
• Reading Tarot Cards
• Classic Example Spreads
• Additional Reading and Resources

If you are intrigued by this method of reading the future, you'll find that Tarot cards are not difficult to learn. 

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:

• Feel confident to give professional Tarot card readings.
• Describe tarot cards for beginners.
• Describe structure of the tarot deck.
• Describe court cards.
• Describe major arcana cards.
• Describe minor arcana cards.
• Describe reading tarot cards.
• Describe classic example spreads

Lesson 1: Tarot Cards- An Introduction Topics will include:   I. Lesson Overview II. Tarot Cards -- Definition III. History of the Tarot Cards IV. Popular Tarot Card Desks

Lesson 2: Tarot Cards for Beginners Topics will include: I. Choosing the Proper Tarot Card Deck II. Tarot Card Deck Protection III. Tarot Card Reading Preparations

Lesson 3: Structure of the Tarot Deck Topics will include:   I. Lesson Overview II. The Tarot Card Layout III. Working of the Tarot Cards

Lesson 4: Court Cards Topics will include: I. Lesson Overview   II. What are Court Cards?   III. The King   IV. The Queen   V. The Knight   VI. The Page

Lesson 5: Major Arcana Cards Topics will include: I. Lesson Overview II. What are Major Arcana Cards? III. Historical Themes in Major Arcana

Lesson 6: Minor Arcana Cards Topics Include:   I. Lesson Overview II. What are Minor Arcana cards? III. Wands IV. Cups V. Swords VI. Pentacles

Lesson 7: Reading Tarot Cards Topics Include: I. Lesson Overview II. Reading and Laying out of Tarot Cards

Lesson 8: Classic Example Spreads Topics include:   I. Lesson Overview II. The Three Card Spread III. The Cross Spread IV. The Star Spread V. The Celtic Cross Spread VI. The Gypsy Spread VII. The Thoth Spread VIII. The Kabalistic Spread

Lesson 9: Additional Reading and Resources Topics Include: I. Lesson Overview i. Boundaries and Ethics ii. Additional Reading iii. Web Resources

SEGMENT 3: CASE STUDIES
Putting it all together in preparation for case studies. Experiental exercises and practical work.
--This segment is mainly practical.

• The Client
  -Benefits of this treatment
  -Contra-indications, contra-actions
  -Client Consultation Form
  -Post treatment advice
• The Techniques and Methods
• The Treatment Plan, Session Template.
• Case Studies