The Gestalt Centre courses

...You will explore how we make and break links (or contact) with ourselves, others and the environment and how this affects our life. You will also consider...

...Description of the Course First Year In this year students will: 1. Gain a solid grounding in the philosophy and practice of Gestalt as a core model...

...thorough understanding and assimilation of the theory and philosophy. Students develop awareness of their ways of relating to themselves and to others...

...therapy Assignments 3 essays of 2500 words 1 self reflective assessments participation in shared-learning study groups and presentations Completion of the Post Graduate Certificate...

...of self in the therapeutic role and evaluation of interventions both with individuals and in groups. The issues of difference and diversity are considered...

...either arising out of clinical practice or of the life of the group itself, can be addressed, and used to develop the students therapeutic awareness and self knowledge further...

...Practitioner Diploma in Gestalt Psychotherapy and are registered with the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) through the Gestalt Centre...

...draws on the creative self, the imagination and spontaneity in the arts. It is an experiential process orientated approach. Experimentation holds a central place in its philosophy...

...therapists hone their skills in using less words. Economy of effort often makes for warmer and more effective therapy, and that is what this workshop is meant to bring about...

...of Gestalt and its fundamental principles, and provides an opportunity to explore the theory and practise of some basic concepts...

...with writing and sharing forming the main activity. There will also be some brief theoretical discussions to explain the rationale behind the exercises...

...originally formulated in the addictions field. It accepts that ambivalence towards change is normal as is resistance to coercion, and seeks to engage...

...Supervisors Training In this course the teacher will prepare and foster the necessary skills participants must develop for the task of supervision...

...of our internal sense of a situation. The facilitator then works with the constellation to see if a resolution can be found to help bring the family system into order...

...an ability to engage a child /adolescent well and reflective practice, will be awarded a Certificate in Counselling Children and Adolescents...

...a grounding in gestalt theory, systems theory and relevant psychodynamic. theory. Gain skills in groupwork facilitation; review and develop yourleadership...

...and covert norms and roles in groups Learning from a “here and now” experiential group...

...are to do with dealing with difficult situations and challenging behaviour. This workshop will focus on: Putting conflict into context Guidance on confrontation...

...a big difference to how effective we are in our leadership positions. This introductory workshop will focus on: The value of groupwork Skills of preparation...

...It is not necessary to complete the workshop in a particular order. It may well be that one particular workshop is more relevant than another for...