Foundation Access Course

6 months part-time programme

Commencing Monday 9th January 2012

 

This 11 day course, spread over six months, is designed to give you the opportunity to: 

  • experience training at the Sherwood Institute before deciding on a career in Counselling or Psychotherapy.
  • find out about the counselling and psychotherapy process and the role of the therapist within this.
  • learn about and test out study skills designed to facilitate independent and co-operative learning as appropriate to continuing to a higher level course
  • encourage exploration of self awareness for your own personal growth.
  • identify and practice communication skills and techniques.
  • develop awareness of personal values, ethics, culture and diversity and how these are relevant to counselling and psychotherapy.

There is an emphasis on personal development with frequent opportunities to work in small and large group settings. The course provides a general introduction to personal growth, the field of counselling and psychotherapy, as well as the chance to be guided and supported while developing academic skills.  

As well as being informed by the above, it will also uniquely shaped by the particular needs of the group members.

Assessment is through self, peer and tutor evaluation. There is an optional academic writing component. This attracts a separate fee to cover additional tutorial support and marking.

Training Dates: January - July 2012 (9.30am – 3pm)

(1) Mon  9th January (4) Mon  5th March (7) Mon  7th May (10) Mon  2nd July
(2) Mon  23rd January (5) Mon  26th March (8) Mon  28th May (11) Mon  16th July
(3) Mon 13th February (6) Mon  16th April (9) Mon  18th June  

Each day includes a discussion/personal development group, theory input and skills practice.  These will all be based around a particular theme making them self contained.

Topics will include:

  • Personal Values and Ethics
  • Person Centred Theory
  • Gestalt Theory
  • CBT Theory
  • Psychodynamic Theory
  • TA Theory
  • Spirituality in Counselling/Personal Development
  • Culture/Diversity
  • Mindfulness/Self Care/Work Life Balance

 Fee: £430*

*An additional fee of £75 will be charged for the academic component if taken.

Applicants will be invited to attend an interview as part of the application process.Please note that two references are required for this course. Application materials (Our application form and reference request form) can be downloaded from the link below

Please contact us on 0115 844 7904 for additional information, or click here for application materials.