Current training and workshops
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All bookings include a non-refundable deposit of £30. No refunds will be made on cancellations under a week in advance. In the unlikely event that a course is cancelled by the Ellesmere Centre, full refunds will be given.
All bookings include a non-refundable deposit of £30. No refunds will be made on cancellations under a week in advance. In the unlikely event that a course is cancelled by the Ellesmere Centre, full refunds will be given.
Working with Self Harm
16th May 2013, 10.00-4.30, £80, Facilitator: Kathie Hostick TSTA
Like many of us in the caring profession I work with clients who self harm. Although to many this is perceived as destructive and life threatening behaviour, for some individuals this is their only way of expressing their internal conflict and distress. Self harm is often an indicator that a person has suffered some painful experiences at some time in their life and this is a way of communicating their pain to others.
How do we consider understanding, acceptance and tolerance of people who self harm in a system often focused on defendable (or defensive?) practice?
I invite you to come and explore your experiences of and response to this risky expression of internal conflict.
We will Identify ways of managing the conflict and feelings often evoked in us in response to this complex presentation i.e. frustration, concern, inadequacy etc.
We will also consider appropriate therapeutic techniques and interventions from a Transactional Analysis perspective when working with client’s who self harm.
Like many of us in the caring profession I work with clients who self harm. Although to many this is perceived as destructive and life threatening behaviour, for some individuals this is their only way of expressing their internal conflict and distress. Self harm is often an indicator that a person has suffered some painful experiences at some time in their life and this is a way of communicating their pain to others.
How do we consider understanding, acceptance and tolerance of people who self harm in a system often focused on defendable (or defensive?) practice?
I invite you to come and explore your experiences of and response to this risky expression of internal conflict.
We will Identify ways of managing the conflict and feelings often evoked in us in response to this complex presentation i.e. frustration, concern, inadequacy etc.
We will also consider appropriate therapeutic techniques and interventions from a Transactional Analysis perspective when working with client’s who self harm.
Working with OCD using CBT
18th May 2013, 10.00-4.30, £80, Facilitator: Andy Williams PTSTA UKCP
This workshop is designed to equip the practitioner with some easy CBT tools for immediate application into practice. By the end of the day you won’t be a CBT therapist but you will be armed with some new CBT techniques for working with clients who show signs of obsessive compulsive disorder.
We will be exploring some key treatment concepts and then applying them to clinical examples brought by the group.
This workshop is designed to equip the practitioner with some easy CBT tools for immediate application into practice. By the end of the day you won’t be a CBT therapist but you will be armed with some new CBT techniques for working with clients who show signs of obsessive compulsive disorder.
We will be exploring some key treatment concepts and then applying them to clinical examples brought by the group.
Attachment Theory
23rd May 2013, 10.00-4.30, £80, Facilitator: Louise Mowthorpe Clinical Psychologist & Play Therapist, who manages a CAMHS for Looked After and Adopted Children
The course objectives are to explain Attachment Theory and its application to working with children, young people and families; to identify and differentiate between different attachment styles: Secure, Avoidant, Ambivalent & disorganised; to illustrate the impact of developmental trauma on brain development & emotional functioning
In the afternoon there will be an opportunity for people to discuss their own cases and explore how to apply and use attachment theory in relation to their clinical work and practise.
The course objectives are to explain Attachment Theory and its application to working with children, young people and families; to identify and differentiate between different attachment styles: Secure, Avoidant, Ambivalent & disorganised; to illustrate the impact of developmental trauma on brain development & emotional functioning
In the afternoon there will be an opportunity for people to discuss their own cases and explore how to apply and use attachment theory in relation to their clinical work and practise.
Cultural Scripting – The Power of Unconscious Influence
8th June 2013, 10.00-4.30, £80, Facilitator: Melanie Lewin TSTA
This workshop will provide an opportunity for participants to explore the ways in which, despite our conscious awareness and ‘good intentions’, our attitudes towards and expectations of others are powerfully shaped by our culture. Class and gender will be the primary focus, but we will also consider the implications of the model for therapeutic approaches towards the whole range of diversity issues.
This workshop will provide an opportunity for participants to explore the ways in which, despite our conscious awareness and ‘good intentions’, our attitudes towards and expectations of others are powerfully shaped by our culture. Class and gender will be the primary focus, but we will also consider the implications of the model for therapeutic approaches towards the whole range of diversity issues.
TA101 – Introduction to Transactional Analysis
12th & 13th June 2013, 10.00-4.30, £135, Facilitator: Kathie Hostick TSTA UKCP
Transactional analysis is a model of personality and a theory for understanding communication and relationships. The TA101 course is the official introduction to transactional analysis and will explain to you over a period of two days what transactional analysis is about. It can be a wonderful insight and experience as a standalone course, or could lead to further TA training.
Transactional analysis is a model of personality and a theory for understanding communication and relationships. The TA101 course is the official introduction to transactional analysis and will explain to you over a period of two days what transactional analysis is about. It can be a wonderful insight and experience as a standalone course, or could lead to further TA training.
What Counts as Relational?
29th June 10.00-4.30, £80, Facilitator: Melanie Lewin TSTA
Because the quality of the therapeutic relationship is central to effective psychotherapy, it can be easy to confuse attention to ‘the relationship’ with applying the relational approach developed in recent years within transactional analysis. This workshop will provide participants with the opportunity to revisit the relational model, in order to develop their understanding of the theory and to experiment with putting its principles into practice. By the end of the day they should have a clear idea about what does and doesn’t count as Relational Transactional Analysis.
Because the quality of the therapeutic relationship is central to effective psychotherapy, it can be easy to confuse attention to ‘the relationship’ with applying the relational approach developed in recent years within transactional analysis. This workshop will provide participants with the opportunity to revisit the relational model, in order to develop their understanding of the theory and to experiment with putting its principles into practice. By the end of the day they should have a clear idea about what does and doesn’t count as Relational Transactional Analysis.
