Course Content:
“We will meet; and there we may rehearse most obscenely and courageously” (Shakespeare, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Act I.)
In their ability to reduce isolation, therapeutic groups can provide members with the vital experience of support and belonging that in and of itself can be transformative. What is more, groups have the potential to provide a unique opportunity for exploring relational dynamics as they unfold in the here and now. This can bring to light a clearer understanding of how one experiences and is experienced by others, providing the necessary ground for developing new ways of ‘being with’. Facilitating groups has therefore always been and continues to be a core feature of psychotherapeutic practice
Moving out of the dyad and into group requires the development of particular skills on behalf of the therapist. This 24-hour course will combine both didactic and experiential teaching methods to deepen participants knowledge, experience and skills in working with groups. Participants will learn about the breadth and types of therapeutic groups, practical considerations for delivering groups and the theoretical principles that underpin their value. Participants learning will be supported by opportunities to experience group membership and group leadership during the course.
Course Dates & Times: 8 x 3 hour sessions on Fridays 17.00 – 20.00 GMT & Saturdays 09.30 – 12.30 GMT
May 21st (17:00 – 20:00) & May 22nd (09:30 – 12:30)
May 28th (17:00 – 20:00) & May 29th (09:30 – 12:30)
June 11th (17:00 – 20:00) & June 12th (09:30 – 12:30)
June 25th (17:00 – 20:00) & June 26th (09:30 – 12:30)
Participant Numbers: There will be a maximum of 18 participants on this course
Course Cost: £445. A non-refundable deposit of £50 is to be made on booking with the balance of £395 payable by 30th April. We will send you details regarding the payment of the balance nearer the time.
Refund Policy: Deposits are non-refundable. 50 % of balance will be refunded for cancellations with more than 7 days’ notice
Dr Rachel Hopping is a qualified Psychotherapist and Counselling Psychologist. She has over 10 years’ experience delivering, participating and researching a range of psychotherapeutic groups in the NHS. Rachel previously worked supporting patients to manage mild to moderate anxiety and depression before moving on to work in an NHS intensive psychotherapeutic day hospital supporting patients who meet the diagnostic criteria for personality disorder. Rachel has recently moved to work in an NHS specialist older adults’ mental health service, whilst also holding a small private practice based in London. In addition to her clinical work, Rachel has a particular interest in counselling psychology and psychotherapy research, supporting clinicians and clinical services to develop methods for establishing practice-based evidence of their work.
21st May to 25th June 2021
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8 x 3 hour sessions on Fridays 17.00 – 20.00 GMT & Saturdays 09.30 – 12.30 GMT
May 21st (17:00 – 20:00) & May 22nd (09:30 – 12:30)
May 28th (17:00 – 20:00) & May 29th (09:30 – 12:30)
June 11th (17:00 – 20:00) & June 12th (09:30 – 12:30)
June 25th (17:00 – 20:00) & June 26th (09:30 – 12:30)
50% refund will be given on cancellations with more than 7 days’ notice
Online Event (Zoom)
Rachel Hopping
6 x 3 hour Monday evenings between 10th May and 21st June 2021
The use of creative interventions in the therapy room – gain confidence and inspiration in working creatively.
Master the independent practice of AAT relaxation techniques to help you get rid of excess psychological and physiological tension by making useful changes in your brain waves and balancing your Autonomous Nervous System.
8 x 1.5 hour sessions on Wednesday evenings (7.00pm to 8.30pm) commencing 19th May 2021
This 4 day online course (over 4 Saturdays in September) aims to present a comprehensive overview of personality disorders, delivered by trainers with specialist clinical and research expertise in psychotherapy with this client group.
4th to 25th September 2021