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This series was created with new therapists and counsellors in mind, but it is also of considerable value for the experienced practitioner. The seminars examine the various stages of the development of individual therapy from the beginning through to its conclusion and teach skills in how to handle difficulties in specific areas.
The course leader is Maggie McKenzie.
This seminar will deal with the very early stages of therapy and will include evaluating social skills, interpersonal dynamics and self-management of the client based on limited information.
Friday, February 3, 9am-12noon, 2012.
This seminar will explore gathering present and historical information, defining issues, building rapport and contracting.
Friday, March 16, 9am-12noon, 2012.
This session will focus on the variety of ways in which we encourage and teach clients to engage with themselves and use the therapy.
Friday, May 11, 9am-12noon, 2012.
In this seminar we will look at working in the here and now, problem-solving, creating a continuum of the therapeutic process and how these three are related.
Friday, June 29, 9am-12noon, 2012.
This seminar will focus on acknowledging our difficulties, defining what the difficult issues are and where they belong, creating a plan, appropriate interventions, and self-support.
Friday, September 21, 9am-12noon, 2012.
This seminar will deal with processing, discussing and negotiating endings, the appropriateness of ending, how to evaluate the client’s time in therapy and the therapist-client relationship.
Friday, November 25, 9am-12noon, 2011.
Friday, November 30, 9am-12noon, 2012.
Participants can begin at any stage or attend individual seminars. However, attending the seminars from one through to six is preferable.
In 2011 the series cost is £390 or £68 for each seminar.
In 2012 the series cost is £395 or £69 for each seminar.
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Download a PDF about the professional seminar series