Cornwall Therapy Partnership Graduate Certificate in Integrated Humanistic Psychotherapy This document contains the outlines of the details of the Graduate Certificate in Integrated Humanistic Psychotherapy Course. If you would like any more information please contact Dr Cathy McQuaid by telephone to 01208 74600 or by Email: cathy@cornwalltherapypartnership.co.uk.
Next intake September 2011 What will the course give you? This course will give you a thorough grounding in the theories of child development; of relationships; of ethics and professional practice as well as preparing you personally for work as psychotherapist. During this one year course we make sure you have the knowledge, understanding and skills necessary to undertake the challenging work of a psychotherapist. You will meet like minded people who are interested in mental health and wellbeing. You will be taught by people who are at the top of their specialisation and who want to enable you to become the best counsellor / psychotherapist you can be. You will be challenged and encouraged in your professional and personal development. Who should come on this course? This course is for you if you are passionate about mental health and wellbeing. If you wish to continue into further advanced training to become a psychotherapist. If you want to be the best counsellor/psychotherapist you can be. If you are passionate about how therapy works and who want to learn from others who are also passionate about the work they do. Introduction This certificate course is at graduate level 6 and is the introductory course for those people who wish to join the Cornwall Therapy Partnership Post Graduate Programme and has University approval with Birmingham City University. This course will focus on fostering students to understand the ethics, privileges and responsibilities of becoming a psychotherapist, and for humanistic psychotherapy principles and philosophies to be introduced in order to give a firm foundation of learning for use in later years. There are four single modules. Each single module equates to 15 credits and contains 35 hours of tutor contact time, 15 hours peer group based learning and 100 hours self-directed learning. The taught elements of the course are held over weekends, a total of ten 14-hour weekends - 140 teaching hours in all per year. Tutors on the course The Training Programme will be delivered by a number of trainers who are either B.A.C.P. accredited or U.K.C.P. registered psychotherapists. The Director of Training at the Cornwall Therapy Partnership is Dr Cathy McQuaid TSTA, CTA, MSc Psychotherapy; Cert Ed; Dips Counselling; U.K.C.P. Registered.
Course Dates Validation 2011: 9/10/11 Sept; 8/9 Oct; 12/13 Nov; 10/11 Dec; 2012: 14/15 Jan; 11/12 Feb; 10/11 Mar; 21/22 Apr; 18/19/20 May. The Cornwall Therapy Partnership is an Institute of Transactional Analysis (I.T.A.) Registered Training Establishment and as such, all training offered by the Cornwall Therapy Partnership is recognised in the U.K. by the I.T.A., in Europe by The European Association for Transactional Analysis (E.A.T.A.), and worldwide by the International Transactional Analysis Association' (I.T.A.A.). The Graduate Certificate course has also been approved by Birmingham City University. Course Learning Outcomes By the end of the Graduate Certificate course the student will be able to: 1. Identify the fundamental principles of an integrated humanistic approach to psychotherapy. 2. Demonstrate the skills of reflection necessary for the practice of integrated humanistic 3. psychotherapy. 4. Identify the ethical, legal and professional standards necessary to support therapeutic practice for integrated humanistic psychotherapy. Course Content Module One - Theories of the Person: 15 credits at level 6 This module provides a theoretical foundation for students who wish to learn the fundamentals of how the humanistic approach views human development and opportunities for growth. Strong emphasis placed on the connections between theory, practice and reflection. Students will have an opportunity work with the concepts presented. Students are encouraged to be reflective learners who integrate what they learn within their personal experiences. Specific Benefits At the end of this module you will be able to: 1. Have an understanding of how child development and the development of personality and behaviours are formulated using humanistic theoretical approaches. 2. Discuss and explore with colleagues how child development impacts on clinical work with adult clients.
3. Compare and contrast different child development theories assessing their strengths and limitations. 4. Enhance and deepen your existing theoretical knowledge. 5. Deepen your personal insight and awareness. Module Two - Theories of Relationship: 15 credits at level 6 This module will focus on developing student awareness of how healthy and unhealthy relationships are developed. The principle approach of a humanistic view of psychotherapy is that it is a relational endeavour between the client and the psychotherapist. Therefore it is essential to have a thorough understanding of how relationship patterns are formed and reinforced throughout life with option to develop new ways of relating. Students will be expected to explore their own ways of relating and to examine their relationships with peers and tutors on the course. Specific Benefits At the end of this module you will be able to: 1. Engage in an understanding of how relationships are formed in early childhood and how these are described using humanistic theories. 2. Have a range of theoretical concepts to describe different relationship patterns. 3. Compare and contrast different theories of relationship, assessing their strengths and limitations. 4. Use a humanistic relational approach in psychotherapy. 5. Enhance and deepen your existing theoretical knowledge. 6. Deepen your personal insight and awareness. Module 3 - Preparation for Clinical Practice: 15 credits at level 6 This module addresses the fundamental aspects of ethical and professional standards necessary for undertaking a clinical practice placement. The module will focus on the preparation for practice in order to support the student in developing an understanding and an awareness of issues inherent in practice. The module will address the importance of supervisory relationship in supporting the student in practice. The emphasis is on placing ethical thinking centrally within the process and an exploration of the personal and moral qualities of the practitioner and the ethical frameworks to therapeutic practice. Specific Benefits At the end of this module you will be able to:
1. Have a comprehensive understanding of the relevant codes of ethics and professional practice in order for you to embark on or continue in a clinical placement/practice as a psychotherapist. 2. Apply ethical codes in support of your developing practice. 3. Have a clear understanding of legal issues and obligations relating to psychotherapy. 4. Have a clear understanding of your role and responsibility as a humanistic psychotherapist. 5. Deepen your personal insight and awareness in terms of your value base and how this may impact on your work as a psychotherapist. Module 4 - Personal Development: 15 credits at level 6 The aim of this module will be to develop the student s capacity for selfreflection, self-awareness and openness to challenge: personal attitudes, assumptions, beliefs and values, interpersonal strengths, limitations and areas for growth. Students will explore issues of difference and diversity and how to relate to the theory and practice of psychotherapy. Emphasis will be placed on the students growing awareness of their own sense of self within the training group, how they are perceived by and impact on others. This process will continue into the skills based work informing the student of their impact on the therapeutic relationship. Specific Benefits At the end of this module you will be able to: 1. Be aware of and recognise how you relate to self and others. 2. Explore the importance of self-awareness within psychotherapy practice. 3. Explore and evaluate the impact of learning on yourself and your personal development. 4. Have a clear understanding of your role and responsibility as a Humanistic psychotherapist. 5. Deepen your personal insight and awareness. A Personal journal is to be kept throughout the duration of the course. Award Upon satisfactory completion of all modules students will be awarded a Graduate Certificate Integrated Humanistic Psychotherapy. Fees The cost for each year is 1750, this includes the University fees. Fees are due on acceptance of a place on the course. It may be possible to pay in instalments, please ask for more information.
Additional Costs For students undertaking the TA Pathway: Student Membership of the I.T.A. (approx 55). For non TA students who are seeking UKCP registration - membership of the UKAHPP. For All Students Students seeking U.K.C.P. registration are required to be in personal therapy for a minimum of 40 hours per year throughout the duration of their training (minimum of 4 years). This should normally be with a U.K.C.P. registered psychotherapist or equivalent. Therapy costs are usually 35-45 per hour, but some therapists will offer reduced rates to students. Costs for books will also need to be considered. Students who are already seeing clients also need to be in supervision at a ratio of 1 supervision hour for every 6 client hours and for 1.5 hours per month. Supervisors rates vary but are generally 35-45 per hour, but sometimes supervision is offered by the placement as part of their contract. Students seeing clients will also need to provide evidence of professional indemnity insurance and the membership of a professional Counselling and or Psychotherapy Body e.g. ITA, UKAHPP or BACP. Standard Graduate Certificate Course Entry Requirements Either: Plus: 1. A university degree or 2. A qualification in one of the helping professions e.g. nursing, social work, teaching, etc., At least five years experience of professional / voluntary work (full or part-time) that involves the establishing of helping relationships ; Plus: 1. Successful completion of the Foundation Certificate in Transactional Analysis or equivalent. or 2. Successful completion of at least one year of counselling training in a core theoretical model at level 3 or higher. Non-Standard entry In the event that any of the above entry requirements are not met, there may be a need to evidence the entry requirements through an interview, via a portfolio of achievement, and from references. The Course Director will need to be assured that the candidate is able to grasp the techniques of scholarship required at postgraduate level.
In such a case, a candidate may be offered the opportunity to submit a Diagnostic Assignment prior to the start of the course. Should this work prove to fall short of the level from where postgraduate work could reasonably begin, feedback will be offered and the implications for the candidate made clear. Application Process In all cases candidates will need to complete a full application form, including a personal statement and provide references from two referees who are not relatives and are able to comment on the candidate s suitability for the programme. One of these can be an employer or previous tutor. All candidates will also attend an interview and selection day. During the selection day all candidates will be required to take part in a number of group exercises. The purpose of the selection process is to establish whether the student has demonstrated that they have the following UKCP requirements: A lively and enquiring mind. A capacity for critical reflection and self-directed learning. An ability to listen and respond with compassion and respect. Awareness of prejudice and the ability to respond openly to issues of race, gender, age, sexual preference, class, disability, ethnic, spiritual / religious and cultural difference, and diversity. Awareness and sensitivity in relation to the political, socio-cultural and religious / spiritual contexts of people's lives. In-depth self-reflection. Self-awareness, commitment to self-development and sufficient emotional competence, and the internal resources necessary to engage with the demands of the training and the work of psychotherapy By the end of the selection process all candidates will have been interviewed and assessed by at least two tutors from the programme. Initially, successful candidates will be admitted onto the Graduate Certificate. Students who successfully complete this stage may then apply for admission on to the Postgraduate Programme. Students who successfully complete the Postgraduate Diploma will be able to register for the MSc. Students who possess an equivalent Postgraduate Diploma from another institution may apply to register for the MSc. Each case will be considered
to ascertain whether there is equivalence between the content of their diploma and with that being taught at the CTP. Depending on the outcome of this comparison, the applicant may be able to register directly, or may be required to complete a programme of prior study, or register for one or more of the units/modules from the diploma stage in order to fill in any gaps.