Time to Explore the Couple Relationship? Discover more with Professional Trainings and Courses at The Tavistock Centre for Couple Relationships.
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Table of Contents About The Tavistock Centre for Couple Relationships....................................................1 Why Train to Work with Couples and Relationships?.......................................................2 Short course.........................................................................................................................................4
Certificate in Psychosexual Studies: Understanding the Sexual Relationship...................................................................4
From Our Introductory Course to Full Qualification: Our Pathways..........................6 Introduction to Couple Counselling & Psychotherapy......................................................................................................................8 Masters Programme Overview................................................................................................10
MA in Couple & Individual Psychodynamic Counselling & Psychotherapy....................................................................................14
MA in Couple Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy...................................................................................................................16
MSc in Psychosexual and Relationship Therapy.....................................................................................................18
Professional Doctorate in Couple Psychotherapy.........................................................20 Summer Schools............................................................................................................................24
Introduction to Couple Therapy................................................................................25
Developing Skills in Couple Work............................................................................26
Advanced Couple Psychotherapy...........................................................................27
Key Staff............................................................................................................................................28
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Key Months January – Intake for Introduction to Couple Counselling & Psychotherapy and Certificate in Psychosexual Studies: Understanding the Sexual Relationship
March – Open Evening
April – Intake for Introduction to Couple Counselling & Psychotherapy and Certificate in Psychosexual Studies: Understanding the Sexual Relationship
July – Intake for Summer Schools
September – Intake for our professionally qualifying Masters Programmes and Professional Doctorate in Couple Psychotherapy. October – Open Evening
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About The Tavistock Centre for Couple Relationships Established in 1948 The Tavistock Centre for Couple Relationships (TCCR) is an internationally renowned charity delivering and developing advanced practice, training and research in therapeutic and psycho-educational approaches to supporting couples. Our London based clinical services offer affordable counselling and psychotherapy to people facing transitions and challenges in their relationships, sexual lives and parenting. To ensure that every family can access effective affordable couple interventions to support their relationship and family life, TCCR aims to: • Promote the study and practice of psychotherapy and counselling and its application in a variety of settings • Provide professional clinical services designed to improve the quality of adult couple relationships and alleviate family breakdown • Deliver training, consultancy and innovative programmes which are designed to enhance and develop services to couples and families • Undertake research and publication of work that contributes to and promotes both professional and public understanding of couple and family relationships Our Locations We have two centres in Central London, conveniently located at Warren Street and New Street. 70 Warren Street, London W1T 5PB
10 New Street, London EC2M 4TP
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Why Train as a Couple Counsellor or Psychotherapist? Relationships matter. The quality of our closest relationships profoundly affects how we feel about ourselves and has material and measurable consequences for our lives and those around us – affecting the emotional, cognitive and physical development of our children, our capacity to work and to be fulfilled in work, and our physical and mental health. When they fail the consequences are enormous, both to society (an estimated and rising £47 billion) and to adult’s and children’s physical, mental and emotional health. When time is tight, jobs are insecure and finances are stretched, family stability comes under increasing pressure. At TCCR, the number of couples seeking relationship support from our Client services is higher than ever. If you’re considering a career change as a couple’s counsellor or couple’s psychotherapist, or looking to add couple work and relationship perspectives to your experience, you’ll be embarking on a career path that’s intellectually stimulating whilst being exceptionally rewarding and helps a growing number of people.
After attending therapy:
94%
of TCCR clients report that they have a better understanding of their partner
90%
of TCCR clients report that the expression of feelings and problems with their partner has improved
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“We had an attentive, caring therapist that made us find the inner strength to assess the faults in our relationship. She gave us the second chance to build our relationship’s foundations, even when this seemed hopeless.” - TCCR Client
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Thinking more about Couple Work? Are you interested in one of our Advanced Standing MA programmes? Couple Work Taster Training: A FREE Insight into Training at TCCR Saturday 14 May 2016, 10am – 12.30pm Trainers: Linsey Blair, Krisztina Glausius, Marian O’Connor
Relationships matter. They affect how we feel about ourselves and relationship quality has material and measurable consequences for our lives and those around us. Presented by The Tavistock Centre for Couple Relationships, the world leading experts in couple therapy, this Taster Training will enable participants to learn about the different disciplines within the field from pre-eminent thought leaders. Fees: FREE but pre-registration is required. Spaces are limited Venue: TCCR, Warren Street, London, W1T 5PB TO BOOK VISIT E: training@tccr.ac.uk T: 020 7380 8288 For more info and to apply online visit www.tccr.ac.uk/cpd Professional Trainings and Courses at TCCR
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Short Course At TCCR, we offer a London-based Continuing Professional Development (CPD) course on understanding the sexual relationship for use within your current profession. If you’re working as a GP, social worker, counsellor, therapist or in other health care professions and are wanting to develop your expertise in addressing sexual issues with clients, then our Certificate in Psychosexual Studies: Understanding the Sexual Relationship would be the ideal course for you.
Certificate in Psychosexual Studies: Understanding the Sexual Relationship Length: 2 terms of 10 weeks. Intake: January and April This CPD course takes place over two terms and consists of 8 full day Saturday workshops. It focuses on thinking about relationships and sex and applying this understanding to participants’ work. The course consists of lectures, films, role play, discussion and will cover topics such as couple dynamics, sexual desire and arousal, talking about sex, sexual dysfunctions and sexual compulsivity. The course aims to increase understanding, knowledge and confidence in working with the sexual relationship.
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Entry requirements Suitable for Counsellors and Psychotherapists, GPs, youth workers and other healthcare professionals, who want to develop their expertise in addressing sexual issues with clients.
“Very good experience contributing to my practice and the way I work with psychosexual issues” - Former student
Course content and structure • Workshops and seminars on topics which include psychosexual assessment, the couple relationship, psychosexual development, intimacy, desire and arousal, the causes of sexual dysfunction, the impact of infertility, sexual abuse, internet addiction and illness • Application groups, which are an opportunity for students to bring their own cases and apply their new learning to specific work settings • Tutorials: 3 individual tutorials with an experienced psychosexual practitioner • 3,000 word essay (those not wishing to complete the essay may be able to gain a certificate of attendance)
To apply for the Certificate in Psychosexual Studies please visit our website www.tccr.ac.uk/courses and download the application form. This course will • Provide valuable input on the nature of the sexual relationship • Help you develop greater understanding of psychosexual dysfunctions • Introduce assessment, classification and formulation skills • Provide an introduction to behavioural work • Increase confidence in addressing sexual difficulties in a sensitive manner
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From Our Introductory Course to Full Qualification: Our Pathways Whatever your level of experience in working with couples or clients, our training offers the opportunity to add knowledge of couple work and relationship perspectives to your experience. Our introductory training is suitable for people looking for a career change or it may also provide a useful relationship perspective to those of you working with couples in other settings such as: • infertility counselling • helping parents • social work • health visiting, etc.
After completing the introductory course, we hope you will want to progress with us and study one of our Masters programmes. These enable you to work as qualified Counsellors or Psychotherapists with couples and, in the case of the psychodynamic and psychosexual programmes, individuals presenting with relationship issues, in private practice as well as in the charitable and public sectors.
Jenny had spent the last 10 years working in Human Resources for a global brand. Although she still enjoyed her work, changes in her personal life meant that she needed a more flexible career. TCCR’s Introduction to Couple Counselling & Psychotherapy Course was an appropriate place to receive a solid foundation and get a feel if this was the way forward for her career.
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Possible pathways to becoming fully qualified in couple and relationship work at TCCR.
Eligibility for direct entry onto our MA programmes If you have previous relevant experience, such as: • social work • psychology • teaching
• law • NHS • or voluntary organisations, etc.
Then you may be eligible to apply directly onto one of our Masters programmes without completing the introductory course first. Advanced Standing For trained Counsellors or Psychotherapists wishing to extend their expertise to couple work or to deepen psychodynamic couple practice we offer shorter, advanced standing routes to qualification.
Since James’ personal encounter with couple therapy several years ago, he’s had a keen interest in the practice and wanted to explore it further. He has been working as a Social Worker for a number of years and given his experience working with people he was able to apply directly on to TCCR’s MA in Couple and Individual Psychodynamic Counselling & Psychotherapy. Professional Trainings and Courses at TCCR
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Introduction to Couple Counselling & Psychotherapy Intake: January and April Course code: PC1 Why do people choose the partners they do? On TCCR’s Introduction to Couple Counselling & Psychotherapy course students will explore a range of themes in relation to the couple and the relationship. The course is specifically designed to provide participants with the opportunity of learning more about couple’s work, the special character of the marital/couple focus and the theory underpinning this approach. In addition, the training can improve personal and professional relationships through developing greater selfawareness and an enhanced understanding of the dynamics inherent in any family or social group. By the end of the course students will have formed a basic understanding of working therapeutically with couples to enable them to decide whether this is an area they wish to build a new career in. From here students can apply for a place on one of our Masters programmes. Entry requirements Our Introduction to Couple Counselling & Psychotherapy course is designed for beginners from a wide range of professional backgrounds with little or no experience. If you’ve often been described as a good listener, enjoy helping others and are looking for a career change that’s intellectually stimulating whilst offering more flexibility, then this is the ideal course to see whether a career in couples therapy is right for you. To be eligible for the course you will have an appropriate level of self-awareness, interest and motivation for learning about couples and about therapy.
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Course content and structure Couple psychotherapy theories are introduced with special emphasis on the psychodynamic approach. Separate seminars are devoted to the exploration of life stages and linked to the developmental stages of relationships. There are seminars on changing trends in family and intimate relationships, the impact of children on couples, divorce, serial marriages, step-families and bereavement. Issues related to gender, sexuality and ethnicity are considered throughout the course. Finally, you will also have a chance to develop your clinical skills by both observing and participating in role plays. This course will include: •
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Self-reflective groups
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Experiential learning workshops
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Role plays
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Written work in the form of a diary
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Support throughout the course from a personal tutor
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Optional essay
”The TCCR Introductory Course provided the perfect avenue to discover if working with couples was the way forward, excellently presented, informative, engaging…” – Former introductory student
What can it lead to It will allow you to apply for the MA in Couple & Individual Psychodynamic Counselling & Psychotherapy, the MA in Couple Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy and the MSc in Psychosexual and Relationship Therapy. By working in a small group, students develop a greater awareness of themselves in relation to others and thereby develop the ability to work more freely, effectively and creatively with people. Course tutors Patsy Faure Patsy did her initial training as a Couple and Relationship Counsellor at London Marriage Guidance, followed by trainings as a Group Counsellor and Supervisor. She has taught with her colleague on the Introductory Course for several years, as well as training on other short courses at TCCR. She has a private practice in Canary Wharf, London’s financial district and supervises groups at a leading mental health charity and for an organisation which counsels refugees. Jane Seymour Jane trained as a Couple and Relationship Counsellor at London Marriage Guidance. She subsequently trained as a Psychosexual Therapist and a Supervisor. She has also completed an MA in Psychoanalytic Studies. Jane devised the MSc in Psychosexual and Relationship Therapy at TCCR and continues her involvement with TCCR as a trainer and supervisor.
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Masters Programme Overview Our Masters in individual and couple counselling, couple psychotherapy and psychosexual and relationship therapy provide training for the next generation of couple therapists. They are internationally renowned and we take applications from local and EU students. International students are welcome to apply if they are able to organise a visa for themselves. All our clinical training courses are UEL validated and accredited by bodies including The British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy, The British Psychoanalytic Council and College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists.
Core curriculum Our Masters programmes share a core curriculum, where students across all 3 programmes undertake the same academic and professional modules before undertaking the qualifying module in their chosen speciality. Clinical and professional requirements vary for the different specialties. All our Masters programmes require you to have therapy yourself. This is an important part of the training, allowing you to gain greater self–awareness as well as vital insight into the process of therapy itself. This requirement may be modified for practising therapists. Advanced standing students will have been eligible for APELing (Assessment of Prior and Experiential Learning) of modules and clinical requirements as appropriate to their prior skills and knowledge. Students can also progress onto other pathways. You could gain a Masters in one of the specialisms as well as TCCR qualifying diplomas and professional accreditation in all three. This opens huge and richly diverse learning opportunities while minimising duplication across the specialisms. Our Masters programmes are designed to provide knowledge, skills and clinical practice in couple and relationship therapy. They focus on the purpose and practice of therapy intervention and on how the effectiveness of the therapy can be assessed. The ethical framework within which this happens is considered. By the end of the programme, and once a student has confirmed their speciality, they will have completed a programme of theory and practice which will equip them to gain or work towards professional accreditation with the appropriate body.
Students do not need to have completed individual therapy training prior to studying couple work at TCCR.
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Our Masters programmes share a core curriculum.
The core curriculum includes: Four 30 Credit academic modules: • Couple, Individual and Psychosexual Counselling and Psychotherapy: Skills; • Couple and Psychosexual Counselling and Psychotherapy: Couple Theory 1; • Couple and Psychosexual Counselling and Psychotherapy: Psychoanalytic Thought; • Couple and Psychosexual Counselling and Psychotherapy: Couple Theory 2; Three professional modules: • Clinical Technique • Essentials • Research Seminar And one of the following 60 credit modules, depending on choice of specialism: • Theory, Practice and Research of Couple Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy • Theory, Practice and Research of Couple and Individual Psychodynamic Psychotherapy • Theory, Practice and Research of Psychosexual and Relationship Therapy
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Our overarching methodology We offer a programme of learning which has been developed over more than 65 years and which is internationally recognised as leading the field. Our approach is grounded in psychoanalytic thinking, developed for the modern world and informed by the latest developments in neuroscience and attachment theory. Our training teaches how couple relationships can be affected by early life experiences which can be replayed and reworked in the present. We attend to the couple relationship as a dynamic entity in its own right, possessing characteristics of a shared nature. When we see individual clients, we still have a relationship focus as that is at the core of all our work. Students will be offered a containing environment in which to weave together theory, practice, self-reflective skills and supervision. They will have the opportunity to develop critical thinking by means of written assignments including assessed case studies, reading, research and discussion.
Visit www.tccr.ac.uk/courses to watch video testimonials from our Programme Heads and former students to learn more about studying a Masters at TCCR.
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What Makes TCCR’s Masters Unique: • All clinical placements are offered in-house at TCCR, meaning students don’t need to worry about sourcing their own clients in order to complete their clinical hours • Students have support from a personal tutor throughout the course • TCCR is widely recognised as the standard setter in the couple therapy profession • TCCR is highly regarded by professional bodies and our graduates
How to apply for our Masters programmes
1. Download an application form via the relevant course page on our website: www.tccr.ac.uk/courses 2. Complete and return an application form via email training@tccr.ac.uk or post: Course Admissions The Tavistock Centre for Couple Relationships 70 Warren Street London W1T 5PB
96%
of UK based students and
100%
of international students reported that they were satisfied or very satisfied with their courses.
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MA in Couple & Individual Psychodynamic Counselling & Psychotherapy Intake: September Course code: CT2 This 3 year course provides a psychodynamically-oriented clinical and academic training. It qualifies you to practice as a Psychodynamic Couple and Individual Counsellor and Psychotherapist in either the statuory or vountary sector and as a private practitioner in the field of Relationship Counselling and Psychotherapy. You will receive an in-depth training in psychodynamic and psychoanalytic thinking and gain the professional clinical skills to apply your learning to working with couples and individuals presenting with relationship issues. Clinical practice with couples and individuals is provided through TCCR’s clinical service. Accreditation Successful completion of programme MA in Couple & Individual Psychodynamic Counselling & Psychotherapy at The Tavistock Centre for Couple Relationships leads to the award of Master of Arts by the University of East London. Graduates will be eligible to apply for individual accreditation with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
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Entry requirements This course is suitable for those who have had some relevant work experience, such as in social work, the legal profession, the NHS, voluntary organisations or those who have attended the Introductory Course in Couple Counselling and Psychotherapy. Advanced Standing: Alternatively, you may be a trained counsellor or therapist who wants to deepen your expertise in couple work and may be eligible for entry with Advanced Standing. This could enable you to complete the taught part of the programme in a minimum of two years. Course content and structure • • • • • • •
Four core academic modules in skills, psychoanalytic thought, couple theory 1 & 2 Three core professional modules in clinical technique, essentials and research Self-reflective practice groups Weekly group supervision of clinical work and a minimum of 300 hours of case work Weekly clinical seminars while undertaking clinical work until qualification Written work Support from a personal tutor throughout the course
A requirement of the course is that all students have personal psychoanalytic psychotherapy of at least once a week for the duration of the course. Assessment • DVD recorded session & process recording, case studies, training log and journal • Couple theory paper, seminar review paper, oral presentation • A qualifying dissertation and couple assessment report • Ongoing assessment by supervisors, seminar leaders, self-reflective group conductors, and tutors Exemptions may apply for APEL’d components. What can it lead to • Entry with Advanced Standing into the MA in Couple Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy (CT1A) and registration with the British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC) • Entry into the MSc in Psychosexual and Relationship Therapy (CT3) and registration with the College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists (COSRT) • It also provides a route to the Professional Doctorate in Couple Psychotherapy.
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MA in Couple Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Intake: September Course code: CT1 This unique 4-year programme is a clinical training in couple psychoanalytic psychotherapy combined with an academic training to MA level. It also provides a route to the Professional Doctorate in Couple Psychotherapy. This training provides a comprehensive understanding of psychoanalytic theory and techniques as it relates to the adult couple relationship. Clinical work with couples is provided through the TCCR’s clinical service, some of which is in co-therapy with experienced psychoanalytic couple psychotherapists. This is the only couple psychoanalytic psychotherapy training that leads to professional membership of the British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC). Accreditation • BPC registration • Successful completion of programme MA in Couple Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy at The Tavistock Centre for Couple Relationships leads to the award of Master of Arts by the University of East London Entry requirements This course is suitable for those who have had some relevant work experience, such as in social
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work, the legal profession, the NHS, voluntary organisations or those who have attended the Introductory Course in Couple Counselling and Psychotherapy. This could enable you to complete the taught part of the programme in a minimum of two years. Advanced Standing This training will be of interest to child, adult or group psychoanalytic psychotherapists who now wish to extend their clinical practice to the couple. This could enable you to complete the taught part of the programme in a minimum of two years. Course content and structure The course involves • Four core academic modules in skills, psychoanalytic thought, couple theory 1 & 2 • Three core professional modules in clinical technique, essentials and research • Infant Observation Seminars and Psychiatric Placement • Weekly supervision of clinical work, a minimum of 6 long-term cases (modified for advanced standing students) and weekly clinical seminars while undertaking clinical work until qualification • Written work and support from a personal tutor throughout the course
A requirement of the course is that all students undertake personal psychoanalytic psychotherapy of at least 3 times a week usually commencing at least 1 year before starting the course. This requirement is modified for entrants with Advanced Standing who have already met the minimum three times a week personal analysis/psychoanalytic psychotherapy requirement. In the case of group analysts, the requirement may be reduced depending on the amount of group analytic and individual psychoanalytic psychotherapy previously undertaken. Assessment • DVD recorded session & process recording, case studies • Couple theory paper, seminar review paper, oral presentation, infant observation summary/ paper • A qualifying dissertation and couple assessment report “You do research, you write a lot, and you have supervision and theory. So if you combine all those things together, it’s a fantastic training…I would definitely encourage people to do the MA, it has really changed the way I work...” – Former MA in Couple Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy student
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MSc in Psychosexual and Relationship Therapy Intake: September Course code: CT3 The only psychosexual course at MSc level in the country, this 4-year programme qualifies you to practice as a psychosexual therapist in public and voluntary sectors as well as in private practice. The programme is designed to provide knowledge, skills and clinical practice in the area of Psychosexual and Relationship Therapy. Accreditation Approved by the College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists (COSRT). Successful completion of programme MSc in Psychosexual and Relationship Therapy at The Tavistock Centre for Couple Relationships leads to the award of Master of Arts by the University of East London. Graduates may be eligible for individual registration with the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP).
Entry requirements The 4-year course is suitable for those who have had some relevant work experience, such as in
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social work, the legal profession, the NHS, voluntary organisations or those who have attended the Introductory Course in Couple Counselling and Psychotherapy at TCCR. Advanced Standing Alternatively, you may be a suitably qualified individual, group or family therapist who would like to increase your expertise in working with psychosexual issues and may be able to apply for Advanced Standing. This could enable you to complete the taught part of the programme in a minimum of two years.
“I wanted to add psychosexual therapy to the range of skills I could offer to my clients” – Former student
1 Year Module The 1-year course is open only to practitioners who have completed a three year training in Psychodynamic Couples Therapy. The training is particularly useful for those of who have set up or are thinking of setting up a private practice as many clients seek out couple therapists who are qualified in both sexual and relationship therapy. This 1-year module is COSRT accredited and, if successfully completed, can lead to the award of MSc in Psychosexual and Relationship Therapy and accreditation with UKCP. Course content & structure (4-year programme) • Four core academic modules in skills, psychoanalytic thought, couple theory 1 & 2 • Three core professional modules in clinical technique, essentials and research • Self-reflective practice groups • Psychosexual seminars • Weekly group supervision of clinical work and 450 hours of case work • Weekly clinical seminars for two years • Written work • Support from a personal tutor throughout the course There is an opportunity to do some clinical work in an NHS Psychosexual Clinic on placement, which can provide a more rounded experience.
A requirement of the course is that all students have personal psychoanalytic psychotherapy of at least once a week for the duration of the course. Assessment • DVD recorded session & process recording, case studies, training log and journal • Couple theory paper, seminar review paper, oral presentation • A qualifying dissertation , couple assessment report and exam • Ongoing assessment by supervisors, seminar leaders, self-reflective group conductors, and tutors Exemptions may apply for APEL’d components. Professional Trainings and Courses at TCCR
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Professional Doctorate in Couple Psychotherapy Intake: September Course code: AT2 This Professional Doctorate in Couple Psychotherapy aims to develop practitioners in the field of psychoanalytically-oriented couple psychotherapy in advanced research skills and understanding so that they can make an original contribution to professional knowledge and problem-solving through an extended piece of Doctorate research and writing. It is an opportunity for couple psychotherapists to do qualitative or quantitative research in the field of adult relationships and can be based on clinical, conceptual or applied work (for example work with parents). The Professional Doctorate may also appeal to: • Those who want to base their research on their own professional practice and interests as couple clinicians. • Those with ambitions to be creative and innovative in their solution of professional problems and in the production of new knowledge in the field. TCCR has a long history of researching and writing about couple relationships, and is staffed by experts in the field. It is unique because our level of expertise adds depth of thinking and reflective capacity to psychotherapeutic practise and research with the added dimension of a psychoanalytic and psychodynamic frame. Accreditation Successful completion of programme Professional Doctorate in Couple Psychotherapy at The Tavistock Centre for Couple Relationships leads to the award of Professional Doctorate by the University of East London. 20
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Entry requirements Students will usually have the following: 1. A first degree or equivalent 2. A recognised M-Level couple therapy qualification that included a substantial psychodynamic component 3. A year or more experience of personal psychotherapy that is psychoanalytically/ psychodynamically informed (for example, Integrative therapy, Jungian therapy, psychodynamic therapy) 4. An interest in psychoanalytic/psychodynamic theory and practice (e.g. through other courses or supervision) 5. The time and capacity to work for some years, increasingly independently, at a high academic level Examples of recognised qualifications are: • TCCR’s professionally-accredited qualifications in Psychoanalytic, Psychodynamic, or Psychosexual clinical work with couples and relationships • LMG’s Diploma in Psychodynamic Marital and Couple Therapy • Relate’s MSc in Relationship Therapy • Relate’s MA in Relationship Therapy • Previous Full Membership of the British Society of Couple Psychotherapists and Counsellors gained through professional peer recognition of competency in the psychoanalytic treatment of adult couples • Tavistock & Portman NHS Foundation Trust’s Psychodynamic Psychotherapy with Couples (D59C)
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Holders of: • Relate’s Postgraduate Diplomas in Relationship Counselling or Psychosexual Therapy • London Diploma in Psychosexual and Relationship therapy may also be eligible to apply depending on evidence that their overall experience gives them the equivalent of the above. If in doubt, please contact the Programme Head, David Hewison: dhewison@tccr.ac.uk Course content & structure Research supervision Whilst this part of the programme is individual and unique to each candidate, the thesis for all students will normally be based on clinical or applied practise with couples or a closely related field (such as parents and parenting). Students may choose to do a more theoreticallyorientated dissertation (for example, conceptual research), but in any case it should build on the body of practise experience and knowledge that couple therapists have developed in their clinical work and applied to allied settings. Indicative examples of topics are: • issues in the content, process, conceptualisation or theory of couple interaction as applied to therapy or other forms of intervention in couple relationships; • shared understandings of key issues in couple therapy across the field, such as adult attachment; sexuality, gender differences. • outcome and other studies that illuminate contemporary clinical issues, including the process of change. Research may be case study or small-scale research study-based, or conceptually-based. The research may be a part of a larger research project but, if so, the student’s own research must form the dissertation. Qualitative methods, survey-based or quantitative research methods (or a mix) may be used. Professional Doctorate students will have at least two, and normally not more than three, supervisors who together demonstrate an appropriate range of academic and/or professional experience. At least one will be expert in the area of couple psychotherapy. One supervisor will be the Director of Studies with responsibility to supervise the student on a regular, frequent and recorded basis. TCCR will help advise on appropriate supervisors and at least one is usually a senior member of TCCR’s staff. Thesis Students will be supported to plan and write an extended dissertation (40,000-60,000 words) that includes a thorough literature review situating the research in the couple therapy field, a comprehensive justification and description of the methodology used, transparent accounts of the ‘data’ (whatever these may be), and a clear analysis of the data that meets contemporary standards for analysis at doctoral level. These will be followed by a good discussion of what the results mean as well as their limitations, and the whole dissertation has to conform to UEL’s requirements for doctoral writing. Generally, it is helpful for students to write as they conduct their research, and all the assessments in the taught part of the programme are designed to help with the final dissertation.
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Assessed course assignments You will be supported throughout the course by a personal tutor Assessment
“I could not have ever anticipated how much I’ve learnt from doing the doctorate – it’s been absolutely fantastic for me.” – Former student
• 100% course work • Clinical Research Methods (Clinical Research Methods paper, 4,500 words) • Clinical Theory and Practise (Oral Presentation of Seminar Paper of 15 minutes (50%) & Critique of Theory Paper, 1,000 words (50%)) • Advanced Clinical Research Methods (Literature Review, 3,000 words (50%) & Research Proposal, 2,000 words (50%)) • Advanced Clinical Practise and Theory (Portfolio – 5,000 words, to comprise of: • 1 assessed presentation at TCCR’s Summer School (1,500 words) & 1 x Reflection on Learning (2,000 words)) What can it lead to • Our Professional Doctorate is the highest academic award in the field of Couple Psychotherapy. It is a unique programme of study, the only one of its kind in the UK that specifically centres on couple relationship research and located within an Institution. • Holders of the Doctorate can expect to take up senior positions in the health, psychotherapy, social care sectors and become the future leaders in couple therapy settings, including potentially working for TCCR. • This programme will open up specialist professional leadership roles. Holders of the Doctorate will be able to show employers and others that they have outstanding knowledge and skills.
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Summer Schools TCCR’s Summer School programme offer students the opportunity to learn about couple work in a short, intensive, 4-day CPD programme, with evenings free to enjoy London’s rich arts calendar of theatre, concerts and exhibitions. The following schools are available for students depending on their level of experience; • Introduction to Couple Therapy Summer School - for people with little or no experience of working with clients who want to see if training as a couple therapist is right for you. • Developing Skills in Couple Work International Summer School - Popular with individual, child, family & group therapists who are interested in finding out more about the couple relationship. • Advanced Couple Therapy International Summer School - An opportunity for qualified couple-trained therapists to explore theory and techniques in couple therapy. Our Summer School programmes are taught in Central London and are popular with professionals living in the UK as well as international students from countries across the globe, including Australia, USA, and France and beyond. How to apply for our Summer Schools
1. Download an application forms via the course page on our website: www.tccr.ac.uk/courses 2. Complete and return an application form via email training@tccr.ac.uk or post: Course Admissions The Tavistock Centre for Couple Relationships 70 Warren Street London W1T 5PB 24
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Introduction to Couple Therapy Summer School Course Code: PC1-B Intake: July
“Very good basic knowledge as an introduction to working with couples.” - Former Introductory Summer School Student
A 6-day Summer School which is designed for people with little or no experience of working with clients. It aims to help you develop a basic knowledge of couple relationships and an awareness of human relationships. It offers an enjoyable way to learn about couples and find out if training as a couple therapist is right for you. The course will: • Introduce marital and couple counselling theories with special emphasis on the psychodynamic approach • Offer a framework for understanding conscious and unconscious communication in couples that is grounded in theory, clinical case examples and seminar discussion • Introduce the range of skills that are used in couple work, with a chance to practice these in role plays • Enable you to develop self-reflective skills by participating in experiential groups • Reflect on changing trends in family and marital relationships as well as the impact of children on couples • Explore the themes of divorce, affairs, and psychosexual problems, as well as issues around gender, sexuality and ethnicity. What can it lead to On successful completion of the Summer School all participants will be eligible to apply to join one of TCCR’s Masters Programmes.
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Developing Skills in Couple Work Summer School Course Code: SC5 Intake: July This 4-day Summer School course is open to those interested in learning more about couple relationships and about working with couples from a psychodynamic perspective. It will be useful to individual counsellors and individual, child, family, group, psychotherapists, and those in the helping professions, such as clinical psychologists, psychiatrists and social workers. Course aims: • Introduce the central concepts used in understanding unconscious processes in couple interaction • Offer a framework for understanding conscious and unconscious communication in couples that is grounded in theory, clinical case examples and seminar discussion • Enable you to begin to make use of psychodynamic concepts in formulating and understanding the relationship aspect of your work with couples or individuals • Give each participant the opportunity to present some work and learn from the work of others • Introduce the current thinking and practice of TCCR Location 70 Warren Street London W1T 5PB
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Advancing Skills in Couple Psychotherapy Summer School ‘Relationships That Challenge Couple Therapists’ Course code: SC6 Intake: July This Summer School gives you a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in cutting-edge couple thinking. You will learn and grow as a couple therapist through lectures and twice-daily intensive clinical discussion groups and will study and learn alongside like-minded people from the UK and around the world. • Study at a world-leading couple psychoanalytic psychotherapy institute in the heart of central London. • Our 4-day Advanced Summer School is for couple-trained therapist already working in the field. A number of our international students have returned to TCCR for their fourth and fifth Summer School, planning their summer vacation in London to ensure they do not miss out on the opportunity to advance their thinking and practice with TCCR’s experienced clinicians and theoreticians. Advanced International Summer School will be taught by: Mary Morgan, Julie Humphries, Andrew Balfour, Martha Doniach, Pierre Cachia and Dr Damian McCann. Location 70 Warren Street London W1T 5PB
“This has been a valuable experience - good mix of theory and colligiate contact.“ “Very useful and stimulating.” -Former Advanced Summer School Student
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Key Staff Julie Humphries
Couple Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist and Director of Studies. Julie has been a member of the TCCR faculty since 2011. She initially led and managed short courses then moved into her current role in 2012. She is a couple psychoanalytic psychotherapist and also undertakes training and supervision. Julie has a particular interest in researching issues linked to working with domestic violence and abuse within couple relationships.
Catriona Wrottesley
Head of Studies (MA Psychodynamic and MSc Psychosexual and Relationship Therapy) and couple psychoanalytic psychotherapist. Catriona has been a member of the TCCR faculty since 2012. She initially led and managed continuing professional development (conferences, lectures and short courses) and commissioned trainings before moving into her current role in 2016. She is responsible for the MA in Couple and Individual Counselling and Psychotherapy and the MSc in Psychosexual and Relationship Therapy. Catriona qualified as an individual psychodynamic psychotherapist with WPF Therapy and as a couple psychoanalytic psychotherapist at TCCR.
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