Integrative 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 PROGRAMME WILL BE FACILITATED THROUGH A BLENDED LEARNING FORMAT
Course Orientation: Friday 3rd September 2021, 7pm - 9.30pm via Zoom - Facilitator: Liz Quish
1Saturday 11th September 2021,
Adolescent Psychosocial Development
10am - 5pm. Zoom
Facilitator: Dr. Alvina Grosu
2Sunday 12th September 2021,
Integration of Psychosocial Theories
10am - 5pm. Zoom
Facilitator: Dr. Alvina Grosu
3Saturday 18th September 2021,
Therapeutic Needs Assessment
10am - 5pm. Zoom
Facilitator: Dr. Alvina Grosu
4Sunday 19th September 2021,
Parenting Theories & Approaches
10am - 5pm. Zoom
Facilitator: Dr. Alvina Grosu
5Saturday 2nd October 2021,
Legal Issues in Adolescent Psychotherapy
10am - 5pm. Zoom
Facilitator: Margaret O'Brien
6Saturday 6th November 2021,
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
10am - 5pm. Zoom
Facilitator: Nettie Bowie
7Sunday 7th November 2021,
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
10am - 5pm. Zoom
Facilitator: Nettie Bowie
8Saturday 4th December 2021,
Motivational Interviewing
10am - 5pm. Zoom
Facilitator: Brian Foley
9Sunday 5th December 2021,
Motivational Interviewing
10am - 5pm. Zoom
Facilitator: Brian Foley
10Thursday 13th January 2022,
Trauma
10am - 5pm. Zoom
Facilitator: Patricia Allen Garrett
11Saturday 22nd January 2022,
Trauma
10am - 5pm. Zoom
Facilitator: Patricia Allen Garrett
12Sunday 23rd January 2022,
Trauma
10am - 5pm. Zoom
Facilitator: Patricia Allen Garrett
13Saturday 19th February 2022,
Solution Focused Therapy
10am - 5pm. Zoom
Facilitator: Brendan Madden
14Sunday 20th February 2022,
Solution Focused Therapy
10am - 5pm. Zoom
Facilitator: Brendan Madden
15Saturday 12th March 2022,
Mindfulness
10am - 5pm. Zoom
Facilitator: Kati Simpson
16Sunday 13th March 2022,
Mindfulness
10am - 5pm. Zoom
Facilitator: Kati Simpson
17Saturday 2nd April 2022,
Suicide and Self Harming Behaviours
10am - 5pm. Zoom
Facilitator: Liz Quish
18Saturday 16th April 2022 (Group 1),
Sunday 17th April 2022 (Group 2),
Therapeutic Art Theory
10am - 5pm. Zoom
Facilitator: Joanne O'Dwyer
19Saturday 23rd April 2022 (Group 1),
Sunday 24th April 2022 (Group 2),
Therapeutic Art Practical
10am - 5pm. Classroom
Facilitator: Joanne O'Dwyer
20Saturday 7th May 2022,
Sand Tray Theory
10am - 5pm. Zoom
Facilitator: Emma Steadman
21Saturday 14th May 2022 (Group 1),
Sunday 15th May 2022 (Group 2),
Saturday 21st May 2022 (Group 3),
Saturday 28th May 2022 (Group 4),
Sand Tray Stories Practical
10am - 5pm. Classroom
Facilitator: Liz Quish
22Friday 10th June 2022,
Closing - Group Process
10am - 1pm. Zoom
Facilitator: Liz Quish
Tutorials
Participants are expected to attend 2 tutorials online via Zoom.
You will be assigned to either Group 1 or Group 2 on registration.
1Thursday 7th October 2021 (Group 1)
Friday 8th October 2021 (Group 2)
Tutorial 1
7pm - 9:30pm - Zoom
Facilitator: Liz Quish
2Thursday 10th February 2022 (Group 1)
Friday 11th February 2022 (Group 2)
Tutorial 2
7pm - 9:30pm - Zoom
Facilitator: Liz Quish
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.
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 2 days facilitated through class-based learning and the remaining modules facilitated via Zoom.
Assessment
Reflective Learning Journals
3000 Word Essay
Book Review
Supervisors Report
Programme Fee & Payment Schedule
Full Fee: €2,300
- €600 due on application, closing date for applications 16th April 2021.
- €1,000 due by 18th June 2021
- €700 due by 6th August 2021
Get In Touch
Contact Liz by filling out the form below or call 087 7800500
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