Name: Foundation Training in Gestalt Therapy
Start: 2024-09-20T09:00:00+01:00
Location: 7, Norman Road, M14 5LF Manchester, United Kingdom

Introduction
We would like to welcome you to the prospectus for Manchester Gestalt Centre – One-Year Foundation Course in Gestalt Counselling/Therapy. This prospectus is designed to give you information about various aspects of the training. It includes an overview of the course and an outline of the commitments you will make in undertaking it. Please contact us at the Manchester Gestalt Centre ([email protected]) if there is anything you would like to discuss prior to application.
The Foundation Course in Gestalt Counselling/Therapy will be run by experienced trainers from the Manchester Gestalt Training Team and qualified associates. In addition, new trainers working towards becoming qualified GPTI trainers may assist on some of the workshops.
The trainers subscribe to the Ethical Codes of Practice of The Gestalt Psychotherapy Institute (GPTI) and United Kingdom for Psychotherapy (UKCP). They have a strong commitment to learning as a lifelong process and to providing a safe and stimulating environment for ongoing personal and professional development. There will be a strong emphasis towards learning through group work and experiential work throughout the training.
Course Structure
The initial and final workshops will be facilitated by two trainers. The remaining 9 workshops will be facilitated by one of the trainers.
The course will consist of 150 training hours delivered over 8 two-day weekend workshops (Saturday and Sunday) and 3 three-day workshops (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) 9.30am to 5.30pm. The dates and workshop themes are as follows:
Foundation Year dates for 2024/2025:
Dates: 2024
September 20/21/22
October 19/20
November 9/10
November 30/Dec 1
January 18/19 2025
February 21/22/23
March 22/23
April 26/27
May 17/18
June 21/22
July 11/12/13
Workshops will consist of four elements: theory, experiential work/exercises, therapy practice and group process. These will not necessarily be distinct sessions and the four elements will be integrated throughout the training.
Subjects for weekends and 3 day workshops (please note, the order may change):
Contact and Awareness
Projection, Transference and Counter-transference
Introjection and Deflection
Retroflection, Body Process, (including Sensation)
Confluence, Isolation and Egotism
Field Theory
Dialogue and Theory of Self
Phenomenology
Group Process
Experiments – Integration into Practice
Endings – Assimilation/Satisfaction and New Beginnings
Course Fees
The fees include:
The total fees for the foundation year will be £2,950 if paid in full or £3,160 if paid in instalments.
Workshops & seminar weekends
Course handouts
The total fees for the foundation year will be £2,950 if paid in full or £3,160 if paid in instalments.
We aim to keep fees as low as possible in order to make the training accessible to a larger number of people. However, trainees must commit to pay the fees for the full year even if they decide to leave the course part way through the year.
Extra costs for the foundation year will include:
Travel to workshops, peer group etc
Accommodation if staying over in Manchester during the workshops
Books, journals and other resources (a reading list will be provided)
Some employers (e.g. Heath Authorities, Social Services, Educational Establishments and Voluntary Organisations) have provided support with fees and/or time off to do training so it is worth exploring this and/or other sources of assistance.
Application Procedure
Apply to: Gestalt Foundation Training at Manchester Gestalt Centre, with a CV and a letter about your interest in the course. You need to show how your training, qualifications and experience meet the entry requirements. Please include the names and contact details of two people who will provide references and state what their relationship is to you. Referees should not be current or past therapists, members of your family or friends. If you meet the entry criteria you will be invited for an interview.
Please complete and submit one copy of the Working with Vulnerable People Declaration see page 16 in the prospectus.
The Prospectus for 2024-25 is available at https://www.mgc.org.uk/training/
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