Validated by the University of East London, and
accredited by the UKCP
"Psychosynthesis may also be considered as the
individual expression of a wider principle, of a general law of
inter-individual and cosmic synthesis; each and all are included
in, and part of, the spiritual super-individual reality."
An additional two years of study for Postgraduate
Diploma graduates which offers the opportunity for exciting academic
research and further clinical practice under regular supervision
to achieve Master's status and accreditation with UKCP.
The Postgraduate Diploma aims to train reflective
Psychosynthesis practitioners who work at a high level of competency
and are sincerely committed to working with in a transpersonal context
with ethical and safe practice. The Master's Degree builds upon
this to enable graduates to practice to a depth and degree of clinical
expertise and theoretical knowledge that is integrated within the
wider field of psychology.
The Trust is an accrediting member of
the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) and a founding
member of the Association for Accredited Psychospiritual Practitioners.
Graduates are eligible to apply for registration, enabling them
to be included on the UKCP's National Register of Psychotherapists.
The Trust is also a founding member of the European Federation for
Psychosynthesis Psychotherapy, a Europe-wide organisation and member
of the European Association for Psychotherapy.
The aims of the two-year programme are to:
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further develop the professional study, acadmic research
and clinical training of graduaates of the Postgradaute Diploma
in Psychosynthesis Counselling, through the writing of a dissertation; |
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elaborate on the training of reflective psychosynthesis
practitioners who work at a high standard of competency, within
a transpersonal context, with ethical and safe practice; |
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enable students to practise with a depth and degree of
clinical expertise and theoretical knowledge which is integrated
with a wider field of psychology and psychotherapy; |
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prepare students to gain full independent professional
status, accreditation and registration. |
The two years are composed of two parts:
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the Atrium Year during which most teaching takes place
and clinical practice developed under supervision |
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the MA Dissertation Year with further clinical practices. |
Atrium Year in Psychosynthesis Psychotherapy (Non-UeL)
Programme structure
The programme is a double module, with four components:
- ATRIUM YEAR (Double Module):
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Depth Psychosynthesis |
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cultivating an embodied appreciation and understandingof
psychosynthesis psychotherapy as distinct from counselling.
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| Component A2 |
Context Themes |
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acquiring an overview of topical themes and concerns essentials
to the practice of professional psychotherapy |
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| Component A3 |
Clinical/Applied Practice |
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the enhancement of practical experience through the development
and maintenance of a safe, ethical practice, with reflective
learning supported through supervision. |
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| Component A4 |
Personal Development |
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the maturing of psychological, emotional and spiritual
development appropriate to a well-rounded, versatile, professional
psychotherapy practitioner, making use of psychosynthesis
as a core model within an integrated theoretical approach.
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The time commitment for the Atrium Year is a two or
three-day weekend each month, weekly individual therapy, weekly
small group supervision, monthly individual supervision and
tutorial groups.
Master of Arts in Psychosynthesis Psychotherapy (UeL)
Programme structure
The programme is a double module, with three components: MASTER
OF ARTS IN PSYCHOSYNTHESIS PSYCHOTHERAPY (Double Module):
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Research Skills |
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prepare for the dissertation through the acquisition
of research methodology skills. |
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| Component 14 |
Dissertation |
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the researching and writing of a dissertation |
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| Component 15 |
Professional and Personal Development |
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the continuation of clinical practice under supervision
and the commitment to ongoing personal development.
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Completion of the Master of Arts in Psychosynthesis Psychotherapy
A certificate of study will be awarded upon
the successful completion of the Master of Arts in Psychosynthesis
Psychotherapy.
Entry Requirements
Postgraduate Diploma in Psychosynthesis Counselling,
Postgraduate Certificate in Psychosynthesis Studies or equivalent.
Format
Atrium Year:
10/11 weekends in either block format (longer weekends) or intermonth
format (shorter weekend plus weekeday evenings)
Master of Arts: Approximately one day per month
OVERVIEW OF THE ATRIUM YEAR IN PSYCHOSYNTHESIS PSYCHOTHERAPY
PROGRAMME
| Programme Title |
Psychosynthesis Psychotherapy |
| Abbreviation Code: |
ATR |
| UeL award: |
None |
| PET award: |
PET Certificate |
| Professional recognition:
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None, but constituent to
UKCP registration |
| Admission requirements:
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CNG2 or Postgraduate Certificate
in Psychosynthesis Studies or equivalent, 100 clinical hours
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| Duration: |
One year part-time |
| Attendance format: |
10/11 weekends in either
block format (longer weekends) or intermonth format (shorter
weekend plus weekeday evenings) |
| Additional time: |
Private study, written
assignments, Case Study 3, 40 individual therapy sessions,
150 clinical or applied setting hours |
| Cost: |
Course fees, books, individual
therapy, supervision |
| Comments: |
Prerequisite for MA Disseration
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OVERVIEW OF THE MASTER OF ARTS IN PSYCHOSYNTHESIS PSYCHOTHERAPY
PROGRAMME
| Programme Title |
Psychosynthesis Psychotherapy |
| Abbreviation Code: |
PTY |
| UeL award: |
Master of Arts: 60 credits
M level |
| PET award: |
As UeL. Advanced Diploma
where all Clinical Qualifying Year requirements are also
met. |
| Professional recognition:
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UKCP registration dependent
on need for the Clinical Qualifying Year |
| Admission requirements:
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ATR, Case Study 3. Admission
is 'with advanded standing'. |
| Duration: |
One year part-time |
| Attendance format: |
Approximately one day per
month |
| Additional time: |
Private study and dissertation
research and completion, written assignments, 40 individual
therapy sessions, 150 clinical hours |
| Cost: |
Course fees, books, individual
therapy, supervision |
| Comments: |
Award given upon completion
of 400 cumulative clinical hours |
For people with appropriate alternative qualifications, there
are ways into the Master of Arts in Psychosynthesis Psychosytherapy
programme without completing the Postgraduate Diploma in Psychosynthesis
Counselling. See the 'Postgraduate Certificate in Psychosynthesis Studies
' page or contact the Director of Programmes at the Trust.
Start dates for the Master
of Arts in Psychosynthesis Psychotherapy and Professional Accreditation
programme
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