Dates
September 2012-July 2014 (term times), plus some additional weekend days
Outline
This two-year part-time course of 285 hours provides a firm foundation in counselling theory, skills, practice and personal development, using an integrative approach underpinned by the theory and practice formulated by Alfred Adler, whose thinking has influenced psychodynamic, cognitive and humanistic approaches. Adlerian counselling takes an holistic view of the person in his or her social setting, exploring the purpose of their behaviour. It emphasises a counselling relationship based on equality, respect and encouragement and is taught at our Counselling and Training Centre in Narberth.
The course presents a thorough training in both the theory and practice of counselling with an emphasis on experiential work and personal development. Students are required to have a minimum of twenty hours of their own personal counselling during each year of the course. The Adlerian Centre has a list of local counsellors, some of whom offer reduced rates to students.
Schedule
Two-year programme, over six terms (September–June), student entry 2012:
- TEN weeks per term of one twilight session (6.00-9.15pm) per week (Thursdays);
- FOUR full-day (9.30-4.30) Saturday workshops per year
- TWO study weekends (November and May) in each year;
- an Introductory Day (Saturday, 10.00-4.00)
- either a residential week or partial week (Spring Term) in the first year.
During the first year students are also expected to find a counselling placement and begin supervision arrangements. 150 counselling hours are required to qualify for the Diploma.
Accreditation
This course is accredited by the Adlerian Society of UK, which is an organisational member of BACP.
Cost
The cost of training is £1,600 per annum (the option of £500 non-returnable (but re-usable) deposit and 10 monthly instalments is available upon application).
Students will also need to fund four CPD days (student rate of £60 per day) and also join both the Adlerian Society of Wales (£36 pa) and the Adlerian Society of the UK who accredit the course (£35). Students will also need to fund their own personal counselling, and may also have to pay for supervision if this is not provided by their placement.
Entry requirements
- Minimum age: 25 years;
- Students are required to have received a minimum of 180 hours on a counselling certificate course prior to starting the Diploma;
- Acceptance on the course is subject to satisfactory interview;
- Openness, capacity for learning, and readiness for personal development, may prove more important than past academic achievement.
Diploma modules
- Advanced Adlerian Counselling Skills
- Adlerian Psychopathology
- Personal and Professional Development
- Social Issues
- Comparative Approaches
- Continuing Professional Development
Core tutors
Each year will be taught by a different pair of core tutors. In addition, some modules are presented by other, visiting trainers.
