Diploma in Integrative
Adolescent Psychotherapy
Commencing Friday 9th April 2021
Adolescent Psychotherapy
Adolescent Psychotherapy is an expanding and specialist area of practice. In ensuring principles of best practices when working with this client group therapists need to possess the appropriate knowledge, skills and competencies in order to ensure they are working ethically, professionally and effectively with this population group.
This Diploma In Integrative Adolescent Psychotherapy has been developed in response to the ever growing demand for competent and appropriately trained adolescent counsellors and psychotherapists.
Diploma in Integrative Adolescent Psychotherapy
Diploma addresses and incorporates the core competencies for working therapeutically with adolescents as set out in IACP’s
"Standards for Working with Under 18’s" document.
CPD Recognised and Approved by The Irish Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy
Awarded 143 IACP CPD Points.
Delivered by a team of highly experienced and accredited therapists who have expertise in Adolescent Psychotherapy.
THIS 22.5 DAY PROGRAMME WILL BE FACILITATED THROUGH A BLENDED LEARNING FORMAT
Course Orientation:
Friday 9th April , 7pm - 9.30pm via Zoom
Facilitator: Liz Quish
1Sunday 11th April, 10am - 5pm. Zoom
Facilitator: Dr. Alvina Grosu
- Adolescent Psychosocial Development
2Sunday 18th April, 10am - 5pm. Zoom
Facilitator: Dr. Alvina Grosu
- Integration of Psychosocial Theories
3Sunday 25th April, 10am - 5pm. Zoom
Facilitator: Dr. Alvina Grosu
- Therapeutic Needs Assessment
4Saturday 8th May, 10am - 5pm. Zoom
Facilitator: Margaret O' Brien
- Legal Issues In Adolescent Psychotherapy
5Sunday 9th May, 10am - 5pm. Zoom
Facilitator: Dr. Alvina Grosu
- Working with Parents
6Saturday 29th May, 10am - 5pm. Zoom
Facilitator: Liz Quish
- Suicide and Self Harming Behaviours
7Saturday 26th June, 10am - 5pm. Zoom
Facilitator: Nettie Bowie
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
8Sunday 27th June, 10am - 5pm. Zoom
Facilitator: Nettie Bowie
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
9Saturday 10th July, 10am - 5pm. Zoom
Facilitator: Brian Foley
- Motivational Interviewing
10Sunday 11th July, 10am - 5pm. Zoom
Facilitator: Brian Foley
- Motivational Interviewing
11Saturday 28th August, 10am - 5pm. Zoom
Facilitator: Kati Simpson
- Mindfulness for Teens
12Sunday 29th August, 10am - 5pm. Zoom
Facilitator: Kati Simpson
- Mindfulness for Teens
13Saturday 18th September, 10am - 5pm. Zoom
Facilitator: Brendan Madden
- Solution Focused Therapy
14Sunday 19th September, 10am - 5pm. Zoom
Facilitator: Brendan Madden
- Solution Focused Therapy
15Saturday 2nd October, 10am - 5pm. Zoom
Facilitator: Dr. Maria Lotty
- Trauma Informed Care
16Saturday 9th October, 10am - 5pm. Zoom
Facilitator: Dr. Maria Lotty
- Trauma Informed Care
17Saturday 30th October, 10am - 5pm. Zoom
Facilitator: Liz Quish
- Therapeutic Interventions with Angry Teens
18Friday 19th November, 10am - 5pm. Class
Facilitator: Joanne O'Dwyer
- Therapeutic Art Theory
19Saturday 20th November, 10am - 5pm. Class
Facilitator: Joanne O'Dwyer
- Therapeutic Art - Group 1
Sunday 21st November, 10am - 5pm. Class
Facilitator: Joanne O'Dwyer
- Therapeutic Art - Group 2
20Saturday 27th November, 10am - 5pm. Zoom
Facilitator: Jill Carter
- Sand Tray Theory
21Saturday 4th December, 10am - 5pm. Class
Facilitator: Liz Quish
- Sand Tray Experiential - Group 1
Sunday 5th December, 10am - 5pm. Class
Facilitator: Liz Quish
- Sand Tray Experiential - Group 2
Saturday 11th December, 10am - 5pm. Class
Facilitator: Liz Quish
- Sand Tray Experiential - Group 3
Sunday 12th December, 10am - 5pm. Class
Facilitator: Liz Quish
- Sand Tray Experiential - Group 4
22Saturday 15th January 2022, 10am - 1pm. Class
Facilitator: Liz Quish
- Closing - Group Process
Learning Outcomes
Participants who complete this Diploma will become proficient in working integratively with adolescents in a manner appropriate to their level of need, ability, developmental level and social context.
Acquire a clear understanding and appreciation of the legal and ethical issues specific to adolescent psychotherapy.
Examine and evaluate theories of adolescent development across all developmental domains.
Become cognisant and competent in implementing a systemic approach to adolescent psychotherapy facilitating the building of a therapeutic alliance with both adolescent and parents.
Understand and appreciate the complex nature of developmental trauma and associated defence mechanisms in the adolescent years and the importance of utilising a bottom up approach in therapy.
Gain a sound understanding and proficiency in utilising creative mediums with adolescent clients.
Acquire in-depth knowledge and develop the necessary skills to effectively utilise a range of empirically validated psychotherapy modalities in an integrative manner.
Programme Structure & Fees
Entry Requirement
This CPD Diploma is open to practitioners who have successfully completed
- A Degree or Diploma in Counselling/ Psychotherapy
This programme may also be of interest to Play Therapists, Art Therapists, Drama and Music Therapists who have appropriate experience and accreditation and are seeking to expand their skill set to work therapeutically with Adolescents.
Schedule
22.5 Day Programme Commencing Friday 9th April 2020 with Class Orientation from 7pm - 9.30pm.
Class time will run from 10am – 5.00pm each day thereafter.
Clinical Practice
Participants much complete 35 hours of one to one client work with adolescents.
Participants must also complete 7 hours of one to one clinical supervision with an accredited supervisor who has expertise in working therapeutically with adolescent clients.
Teaching Methods
This Programme will be facilitated through a blended learning format with most modules facilitated via Zoom and 3 days facilitated through class based learning.
Assessment
Reflective Learning Journals
3000 Word Essay
Book Review
Supervisors Report
Programme Fee & Payment Schedule
Full Fee: €2,250
- €550 due on application, closing date for applications 29th January 2021.
- €1,000 due by 26th February 2021
- €700 due by 8th April 2021
Application Process
Request an application form by emailing liz@greenane.ie or completing the contact form below.
Return completed application form with £500 deposit to:
Liz Quish
The Greenane Centre
Cross of The Tree
Greenane
Tipperary Town
Please make all payments payable to Liz Quish
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Contact
The Greenane Centre, Greenane, Tipperary Town, E34 CX13
The Greenane Centre, Liz Quish, Greenane, Tipperary Town, E34 CX13087 7800500
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