south manchester centre for psychotherapy

Professional Development Groups 2009 - 2010

Groups are open to practitioners who are experienced, have a client case load and are preparing for either the Certified Transactional Analyst (CTA) qualification or the Provisional Teaching and Supervising Transactional Analyst qualification. This structure is new for 2009-2010.


At smcp we are committed to the multi-level training ethos. The training to become a Psychotherapist, Supervisor or Trainer has been delivered using different group structures in the past and the multi-level structure has proved to be the most successful at smcp in terms of:


The teaching and learning ethos

Student satisfaction

Learning outcomes


At smcp the Professional Development Group is a mix of students from those beginning to practise to those who are in the final stages of preparing for their Certified Transactional Analysis (CTA) examinations. Also qualified CTAs who are preparing for their PTSTA qualification are welcome.

This structure provides a live dynamic which is vibrant and creates a rich learning environment where the process remains open and transparent.



Dates
October 2009 – June 2010 - Eight Fridays - 10.00am - 3.30pm each day.
COST £60 PER DAY

09 October 2009
06 November
04 December
15 January 2010
12 February
12 March
07 May
25 June


Payments can be spread out over 9 months from October 2009 – June 2010

Course cost: £480 (£60 per day)

Payable as £30 non-returnable deposit and 9 x £50 payments in:
2009 Oct / Nov / Dec / 2010 Jan / Feb / Mar / April / May / June
Organisations: £560 – for full or part funded places.


Structure of Day:

10.00 am – 12.30pm Structured, Advanced Skill Development for:
Pratitioners, Supervisors and Trainers

12.30 pm – 1.30pm Lunch

1.30 pm – 3.30pm Examamination considerations for CTA and PTSTA levels /
supervision / supervised supervision
skill development work / discussion etc.


Each day will have a topic as the focus for learning and will be a mixture of structured live practice, theory input, supervised skill development, supervised supervision and supervised training.


The process will acknowledge the relationship as being at the heart of all effective learning and will be flexible and responsive to individual learning goals as well as being commensurate with the stage of development of the practitioner.



Syllabus 2009 - 2010


The Therapeutic Relationship
Professional and Ethical Considerations
Transactional Analysis Theory
Contracting
Planning Assessment and Diagnosis
Treatment Direction and Treatment Planning
The Psychotherapeutic Process
Personal Attributes


Primary focus:

Clinical Skill development and information – learning from others and from practice

Confidence – development of contract to full contact with others – mentoring and coaching

Clarity on theory – information and discussion

Linking theory to practice towards both CTA and PTSTA level (includes ethical and professional considerations)


All participants must be receiving supervision at least on a monthly basis. Participants may join the group at any stage of the year depending upon the requirements being met and the availability of a place. Participants may attend this group for as many years as they wish either in preparation for accreditation or may attend for Continuing Professional Development.



Master Classes for CTA and TEW preparation


Next Master Class: 1st and 2nd March 2010 and November 2010
Carol Lucas TSTA
B.Ed Hons
Certified Transactional Analyst
Teaching and Supervising Transactional Analyst
United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy registered


The Master Classes are designed to help participants make their final preparations for the CTA examination and TEW workshop. The groups will have clear and transparent boundaries and all work will be contracted for. The participant led structure can include:


Building Confidence – starting where you are at
TA Talk
Small group exercises – focused on how to link theory to practice
Personal work
Coaching
Mock exams
Tape presentation
Selecting Tapes – what makes a good exam tape
Log preparation
Handling the examination process



Master Class


Course leader: Carol Lucas TSTA
Dates: Monday 1 and Tuesday 2 March 2010
and November 2010

Cost:
£70 per day or £130 for two days (if two or more people book at the same time then the fee for each person will be reduced by 5%)

Time: 11.00am – 7.00 pm


Venue: The south manchester centre for psychotherapy
6a Moor Top Place Heaton Moor Stockport Cheshire SK4 4JB

Booking: Please download the Master Class booking form
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