The Foundation Certificate in TA is an in depth introduction to the theory of Transactional Analysis. It is made up of ten weekends study, one per month, September to June.
The course is very cognitive and focussed on theoretical understanding. The first of the two days each month will be aimed at a specific theoretical principle. The second day will incorporate a tutor group, developing skills in relation to the theory and a demonstration if appropriate. Each month there will also be a presentation of other counselling models or a topic of interest by the trainees.
On completion of this first year you will receive the Foundation Certificate in TA. This can be done as a standalone year or can be accredited towards your ongoing training in TA.
The modules include:
The principles and philosophy of counselling and psychotherapy
Ethics
TA philosophy and history
Contracting
Ego state theory and diagnosis
Transactions, strokes, time structuring and life positions
Scripts and script theories
Rackets
Games
Decontamination and deconfusion
Symbiosis, discounting, redefining and passivity
For more information on the course, go to the Ellesmere Centre website or email Jane on janeaireleeds@gmail.com.
The course will be held at The Horsforth Centre starting September 2013 and will be run by Ellesmere Centre for Psychotherapy and Training.