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# Choosing the Right Course

Match THC courses to age, learning need, readiness, and preferred learning style.

The best course is not necessarily the longest or most advanced. It is the one that matches the learner's age, current need, readiness, and preferred way of learning.

## Quick guide

| Course                   | Best for                                  | Typical audience     | Approx. duration |
| ------------------------ | ----------------------------------------- | -------------------- | ---------------- |
| The Magic Sketchbook     | Emotions and self-expression              | Ages 8 to 12         | 14 hours         |
| The Movie Projector      | Racing thoughts, worry, self-doubt        | Ages 8 to 12         | 10.2 hours       |
| The Mask Maker           | Identity, peer pressure, belonging        | Ages 8 to 12         | 11.2 hours       |
| The Listening River      | Body awareness and sensations             | Ages 11 to 15        | 11.2 hours       |
| The True Compass         | Purpose, comparison, academic pressure    | Ages 10 to 14        | 11.4 hours       |
| I AM: The Heart of Being | Deeper awareness and self-inquiry         | Teens 13+ and adults | 30 hours         |
| Quiet the Worry          | Persistent worry and practical CBT skills | Adults 20+           | 4 to 6 hours     |

Durations are approximate and the courses are self-paced.

## A simple selection rule

Choose **The Magic Sketchbook** when feelings and emotional vocabulary are central.

Choose **The Movie Projector** when thoughts, worry, or mental stories are central.

Choose **The Mask Maker** when identity, belonging, or peer pressure are central.

Choose **The Listening River** when the learner needs a better relationship with body sensations and internal signals.

Choose **The True Compass** when ambition, purpose, comparison, or future pressure are central.

Choose **I AM: The Heart of Being** when a mature learner is ready for deeper awareness and nondual self-inquiry.

Choose **Quiet the Worry** when an adult wants a structured, practical approach to worry and overthinking.

[View the current THC course catalogue](https://www.theholisticcare.com/courses)

## Related guidance

* [Courses & Learning](https://knowledge.theholisticcare.com/knowledge/courses-and-learning)
* [The Awareness Chronicles](https://knowledge.theholisticcare.com/knowledge/courses-and-learning/the-awareness-chronicles)
* [The Magic Sketchbook](https://knowledge.theholisticcare.com/knowledge/courses-and-learning/the-magic-sketchbook)


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