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This is a well-established foundation course inPsychodynamic Psychotherapy which presents animportant opportunity for professionals in thehealth service, statutory and voluntary sectors togain an initial training in psychodynamicpsychotherapy.It is important to apply as early as possible, ascertain requirements need to be in place beforeyou begin the course.These include being in personal psychotherapywith a BPC registered psychoanalyticpsychotherapist.We will be pleased to discuss this with you atinterview and help you find a suitable vacancy.This course is offered in London and Leeds.AimsThe primary aim of the course is to introduce a widevariety of students to a psychoanalytic way of thinkingabout their clinical work. It is expected that in mostinstances, course participants will wish to remain workingwithin their core professions and the course will equipthem with a new dimension in their capacities to reflectupon that work.This course also provides students with an opportunity toexplore whether they may wish to pursue further trainingin psychoanalytic psychotherapy.In the contemporary NHS, many of the most vulnerableand deprived patients are from black and ethnic minoritycommunities. Staff working in NHS and public sectorsettings are drawn from a wide range of racial and culturalcommunities. We therefore consider it essential that theinter-cultural dimension in psychotherapy is given properattention.Inter-cultural psychotherapy is represented in the lectureprogramme and cultural issues will be fully considered insupervision and in the clinical seminars.Recognition and QualificationsStudents who remain registered for the course and whosuccessfully complete the requirements are eligible foreither a Postgraduate Diploma (after two years) or an MA(after three years), awarded by the University of Essex,through the Centre for Psychoanalytic Studies.The Centre for Psychoanalytic Studies at the University ofEssex runs a variety of programmes, including individualcourses, one year postgraduate certificates, MA schemesand doctoral programmes by research or doctoralprogramme. Information about the Centre forPsychoanalytic Studies is available onwww.essex.ac.uk/centres/psychoThe course comprises Part 1 of a qualifying course inPsychodynamic Psychotherapy accredited by the BritishPsychoanalytic Council. Students who successfullycomplete the first two years of this course are eligible toapply for Part 2 of the Qualifying Course, InterculturalPsychodynamic Psychotherapy (D59). Please note Part 2 isonly accredited by the BPC.Entrance RequirementsStudents have different levels of clinical experience. Somemay already be familiar with psychoanalytic concepts whileothers are quite new to the field. Applicants shouldnormally have a good honours degree in addition to theirprofessional qualification. Applicants not yet ready toundertake the foundation course may be eligible for anintroductory programme.This course is offered in partnership with the University of Essex
A. ProfessionalApplicants are invited from the disciplines of psychology,social work and medicine, (both from general practiceand psychiatry), as well as those working as nurses,probation officers, art therapists and workers from thevoluntary sector.Applicants are generally, expected to be working within acore profession in the NHS or related organisations.Students should be in a position to treat at least onepatient in once-weekly psychotherapy for two years.Occasionally an applicant may not have an appropriateclinical setting within which the work for this course canbe conducted. Under these circumstances, the applicant isadvised to discuss this situation well in advance with thecourse staff, so that we may be able to consider how tohelp find an alternative suitable setting in which to see apatient.B. PersonalApplicants are required to be in a minimum ofonce-weekly personal psychoanalytic psychotherapy, witha psychoanalytic psychotherapist or psychoanalystregistered with the British Psychoanalytic Council topractice with adults. Personal psychotherapy is a corecomponent of the student’s personal and professionaldevelopment. Therefore, more intensive personalpsychotherapy or psychoanalysis is recommended as thisenhances the student’s learning experience.Students who have not already embarked on personalpsychotherapy are advised to discuss this issue well inadvance with the course organiser so that a suitablepsychotherapy vacancy can be found.C. InterviewsPersonal interviews take place from January onwards priorto the autumn term intake. Early application is advised.Applications are accepted on the basis of the applicationform, interview and references.Course StructureYears 1 and 2The core component of the course is the supervisedtreatment of an adult patient in once weeklypsychodynamic psychotherapy in a suitable NHSpsychotherapy setting for a period of two years. Thetaught components take place weekly on a Wednesdayover three academic terms of Year 1 and 2, with a fixedprogramme of lectures and seminars between 11.15 to4.45pm (it may be possible to begin at 12.30 and finishat 6.30).Although the taught part of the course takes place on oneday, Wednesday, it may not always be possible for all thecourserequirements to be completed in this one day. Studentsshould be prepared to find time on other days to attendtheir own personal psychotherapy, to see their patient orto attend meetings in their clinical placement (if this is nottheir usual work setting). Students will also be expected tosee their patients and attend their own therapy outsideacademic term times.A. SupervisionSupervision groups take place weekly for 1¼ hours overthree terms each year. A maximum of three students meetwith the same supervisor to discuss their clinical material indetail, on a rotational basis. Supervisors are all experiencedclinicians in psychotherapy. The course fee covers the costof supervisions over the two-year programme. Thesupervision task is to look at the detail of the individualcases from a psychoanalytic view, and to advise onmanagement issues as they arise.B. Clinical SeminarWeekly clinical seminars last for 1¼ hours, for three termsper year. They have a membership of up to twelvestudents and are conducted by an experienced seminarleader, who continues with the group for one year. Eachstudent in turn presents their clinical work, and thematerial is used to develop a wider clinical discussion thanwill be possible in the supervision setting.C. Theory SeminarsA series of theory seminars is provided throughout the firsttwo years. These are presented to the whole year group,usually 20 - 25 students, by a number of differentlecturers, addressing a wide range of topics. The style andformat of the seminars varies depending on the subjectand individual style of each seminar leader; some are morestructured and didactic, others approximate more to adiscussion or a reading seminar.Major basic concepts in psychotherapy and psychoanalysisare covered, and reading lists are provided in advancewith online access for many texts. It is expected that allstudents read at least the required reading for theoryseminars and time needs to be allowed for this outside thecourse schedule.D. WorkshopsIn addition to lectures students are expected to attendlunchtime workshops three times each term. Theseworkshops cover a variety of issues such as ethics, riskassessment and clinical skills. They are less formal andmore interactive than lectures and are led by a number ofdifferent staff. Workshops may vary on the Leeds courseand students should check details with Leeds staff.All seminars, workshops and supervision groups arecompulsory. One hundred percent attendance is expected.
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