Postgraduate Certificate in Transpersonal
and Integrative Couple Counselling and Psychotherapy
"Human kindness and compassion, that's my personal
religion; maybe it is the universal religion."
The aims of the programmme
The aims of the one year programme are to:
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provide a training for experienced counsellors or psychotherapists
in the theory, skills and practice of work with traditional and non-traditional
couples; |
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provide a grounding in psychosynthesis models and practice for
those qualified in other modalities; |
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develop the professional maturity and competence required of
a practitioner working with couples. |
Programme Structure
The programme is divided into two semesters over the year with five components:
| Component 1 |
Transpersonal Perspectives On Working With Couples
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| Focus of the component: |
to introduce couple works and explore how psychosynthesis and transpersonal
approaches compare with other models. |
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| Component 2 |
Intersubjective Psychosynthesis |
| Focus of the component: |
applying the theories, models, techniques, skills and interventions
in practice situations with other students within an ethical framework.
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| Component 3 |
Diversity and Social Contexts |
| Focus of the component: |
the appreciation of contemporary social and cultural contexts and
how these affect the philosophy, practice and ethics of work with
different types and couples |
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| Component 4 |
Clinical Practice |
| Focus of the component: |
the gaining of personal experience in developing a couple practice
with reflective learning supported through supervision. |
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| Component 5 |
Professional and Personal Development |
| Focus of the component: |
the psychological, emotional and soul journey towards personal and
professional confidence, maturity and competence making use of the
transpersonal and integrative model of couples work. |
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The Main Topics of Study:
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The history and development of therapeutic work with couples
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The differences between work with individuals, couples and families |
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Comparative models of couples work: psychodynamic, systemic,
humanistic and behavioural |
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Transpersonal perspectives on couples work |
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The couple as a developmental relationship and as a sacred space |
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Diagnosis of psychopathology and spiritual crisis |
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The intersubjective space |
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Strategies and approaches in working with couples |
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The art of phenomenological observation and 'seeing with the
heart' |
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The drama triangle |
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Transference and Countertransference in couples work |
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The erotic transference |
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Race, sexual orientation and diversity in a multi-cultural context
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Intercultural and sexual-identity affirmative approaches |
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Ethics, boundaries and safe contracting |
Entry Requirements:
Graduates or equivalent, and counsellor with 450 clinical hours.
Completion of the Postgraduate Certificate:
A certificate of study will be awarded upon the successful completion of
the Postgraduate Certificate in Transpersonal and Integrative Couple Counselling
and Psychotherapy.
Format:
Whilst we aim to be flexible as possible to enable participants to attend
the programme, our flexibility depends on the number of students applying
for the programme. If in doubt about attendance, or any other matter such
as suitability to attend, please contact the Director of Programmes at the
Trust.
OVERVIEW OF POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN TRANSPERSONAL AND INTEGRATIVE
COUPLE COUNSELLING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY PROGRAMME
| Programme Title |
Transpersonal and Integrative Couple Counselling
and Psychotherapy |
| Abbreviation Code: |
CPL |
| UeL award: |
Postgraduate Certificate: 60 Credits
at M level |
| PET award: |
As UeL |
| Professional recognition: |
None |
| Admission requirements: |
Counsellor training, 450 clinical
hours |
| Duration: |
One year part-time |
| Attendance format: |
20 days per year |
| Additional time: |
Private study, written assignments
including Case Study, 40 hours clinical work, 10 hours individual
supervision |
| Cost: |
Course fees, books, individual supervision
cost |
| Comments: |
Clinical hours may trail up to 10
months beyond of programme |
Start dates for the Postgraduate Certificate
in Transpersonal and Integrative Couple Counselling and Psychotherapy
programme
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