To prepare yourself for professional work

Dealing with referrals, assessments and client contracts. There are a variety of counselling settings, each with different requirements and clientele. You will be able to explore some of the issues raised by working in different settings. Receiving supervision is also an essential part of maintaining your work with people. You will have a chance to experience supervision and learn how to prepare a case study with feedback from tutors and peers.

About some of the main counselling approaches

There will be an introduction to Humanistic and psychodymanic models with a more in-depth look at Transpersonal theory.

Ways of working with: creativity, spiritual guidance and healing abilities

You will have the opportunity to explore and develop different ways of drawing on your creative, intuitive and spiritual abilities and explore how to use these appropriately with clients, e.g. use of visualisation, working with the energies of the land.

Techniques for personal development and self-awareness

Self-awareness is ongoing and essential in working with others. You will be given models for understanding different aspects of yourself and opportunities for developing both individually and as part of the group. Each weekend devotes time for both personal and group processing.

Awareness of diverse spiritual paths and how to work with clients' spiritual issues

Respect for different beliefs is at the heart of our course. In the group you will meet both kindred spirits and those whose beliefs differ from your own. We offer glimpses into some of the many healing and spiritual traditions that are available today, enabling you to work closely with your client's unique spiritual journey.

How to integrate your learning and gain recognition

Throughout the course you will be supported in compiling a portfolio, which will help you integrate your learning. This is internally assessed by us and verified by CPCAB. In addition there is an external exam consisting of a DVD role-play and written questionnaire. By participating and meeting the assessment process required by CPCAB you will gain recognition for your efforts and your gifts.

COURSE PROGRAMME TOPICS

• Introduction to Humanistic, Transpersonal and Psychodymanic Theory
• Agency work - ethics, requirements, referrals, assessments
• Making and reviewing client contracts
• Introduction to supervision and case presentation
• Recognising common mental health problems
• Defence patterns, an energetic developmental model
• Psychodrama, working with family dynamics
• Working with the land and its energies
• Working with our guides and ancestors
• Working with karmic patterns
• Working with deth, transition and bereavement
• Working with visualisation: skills for client work
• Spiritual awakening and spiritual emergency

COURSE REQUIRMENTS

• Personal therapy to support you during the year
• Individual tutorial to support your progress
• Written assignments, including written case study
• Building a portfolio to evidence your learning External assessment