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Train as a therapist

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Psychotherapeutic Training Modules

Advanced Clinical Therapeutic Training Overview

This program offers a structured clinical block system leading to advanced diplomas in Psychotherapeutic Counselling and Psychotherapy, with pathways for UKCP accreditation through PIPC and HIPC.

Program Duration: 2.5 additional years following Modules 1 & 2 and pre-clinical counselling skills.

Taught Components (Delivered Over 2.5 Years)

Block 1 (1st Year of Advanced Clinical Training)

• Introduction to Psychosynthesis Counselling and Psychotherapy

• The Chakras: An exploration of energy centers in relation to psychological processes.

• Ego Development and Object Relations

• Transference and Countertransference

• The Triphasic Model: A framework for understanding consciousness in therapy.

Block 2 (2nd Year)

• The Symbolic Imagination: Engaging symbols for therapeutic insights.

• Imagination and Dreamwork: Techniques for exploring subconscious material.

• Embodied Change (Part 1): Integrating bodily awareness in therapy.

• Theory to Practice: Applying psychosynthesis theories in clinical settings.

• Reading and Written Requirements:

• Term Papers (2,500 words each): Topics include Narcissism and the Self and The Triphasic Model.

Block 3 (Also in 2nd Year)

• Strategies and Processes of Change

• Sexuality and Spirituality: The Erotic Transference

• Sexual Diversity: Working with diverse sexual identities.

• Psychiatry and Psychotherapy: Interface between psychological and medical approaches.

• Neuropsychology in Psychotherapy: Understanding brain functions relevant to therapy.

Block 4 (3rd Year)

• Repression, Denial, and Splitting: Mechanisms in coping with conflict.

• Addictions and Eating Disorders: Specialized therapeutic approaches.

• Soul Trauma and Trauma Therapy

• Embodied Change (Part 2): Advanced techniques for body-inclusive therapy.

• Psychotherapy and Spirituality

• Reading and Written Requirements:

• Block 3: Term Paper 9 (2,500 words).

• Block 4: Term Paper 10; Qualifying Clinical Case Study (CS4) [5,000 words for Counselling; 8,000 words for the Psychotherapy Diploma if no thesis completed].

Psychological Development and Experiential Components

• Right Relations Intensives

• Large Group Experience: Developing relational skills in group dynamics.

• Group Supervisions

• Personal Therapy Requirements: Minimum 120 hours for psychotherapeutic counselling and 160 hours for psychotherapy.

Skills Training and Mental Health Familiarisation

For those pursuing psychotherapy, practical experience in a multi-disciplinary NHS team is essential, demonstrating hands-on familiarity with diverse mental health services.

For more information on therapeutic pathways, please contact our admin team at 0044 (0)208 292 4524 or institute@psychosynthesis.org.

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