Existential Therapy Seminar

• Understand the core principles of existential philosophy
• Understand the principal aims and forms of existential counselling and psychotherapy
• Apply existential understanding of freedom and choice to their therapeutic practice
• Apply existential understanding of limitations to their therapeutic practice
• Apply existential understandings of meaning and purpose to their therapeutic practice

Course Details

SCHEDULE

• Session 1: Introduction to existential philosophy and therapy
• Session 2: Working with freedom and choice
• Session 3: Facing the limitations of existence
• Session 4: Helping clients find meaning and purpose in life

FORMAT

The seminar combines self-development exercises, theoretical input, practical exercises, and small and large group discussion.

The seminar is appropriate for training and practising counsellors, psychotherapists, counselling psychologists and other mental health professionals.

We anticipate a high number of participants at this event so please be prepared for a conference-style set up. We do recommend booking early to avoid disappointment.  

Applications Lecturers Dates Fees FAQs

Eligibility:

Our CPD workshops are open to anyone who is interested in the subject matter, wants to develop their skills and expand their knowledge. This workshop is particularly aimed at counsellors, psychotherapists and those in helping professions who work therapeutically with others.


How to apply:

Simply sign up using the booking form on this web page - supplying the requested details and paying the applicable fee (please see the 'Fees' tab for further information and details of other ways to pay). 


Final Application Date

The deadline for applications is 3 weeks before the start of the course. A decision will be made on whether the course will run, based on confirmed and accepted places, 3 weeks before the start date of the course. Any applications received after the 3 week deadline will only be processed at the discretion of the college.

Mick Cooper (Professor at University of Roehampton): 

Mick Cooper is Professor of Counselling Psychology at the University of Roehampton, where he is Director of the Centre for Research in Social and psychological Transformation (CREST). 

Mick is a chartered psychologist, a UKCP-registered psychotherapist, and a Fellow of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). 

Mick is author and editor of a range of texts on person-centred, existential, and relational approaches to therapy; including Working at Relational Depth in Counselling and Psychotherapy (2nd ed., Sage, 2018, with Dave Mearns), Pluralistic Counselling and Psychotherapy (Sage, 2011, with John McLeod), and Existential Therapies (2nd ed., Sage, 2017). 

Mick has led a series of research studies exploring the processes and outcomes of humanistic counselling with young people, and has recently completed an ESRC-funded randomised controlled trial of school-based humanistic counselling. 

Mick is the father of four children and lives in Brighton on the south coast of England. 

Learn more about Mick Cooper and the workshop.

Upcoming Exeter workshops:

2019/20 Academic Year:

• Saturday 25th April 2020 - 9.30am - 4.30pm

Course fees and payment options:

Full Fee:

• £75.00 payable in advance.

IMC Approved Practitioners:

• £65.00 payable in advance.

IMC Student / Graduate Offer:

• £60.00 payable in advance.

Further information on fees:

Fees listed include VAT.

Applicants are invited to enrol by paying the applicable fee.


How to pay:

You can pay online (via PayPal) by using the booking form on this web page. You can also pay by credit / debit card, either in person at Iron Mill College in Exeter, or over the phone by calling 01392 219200. Please note that we are unable to accept payments via American Express or Diners Club cards.

We also accept cash paid in person at Iron Mill College in Exeter, as well as cheques, which should be made out to 'Iron Mill College' and dropped in or sent to 'Iron Mill College, 7 Barnfield Crescent, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1QT'. We can also accept payments by bank transfer and standing order - please get in touch with us at 01392 219200 / enquiries@ironmill.co.uk for our bank details or a standing order form. Please use your name as the reference when making such payments.

Cancellation Policy (*Also applies to 'Free CPD Days' used, where applicable):

 

A full refund will be issued for any cancellations made by attendees, up to 30 days prior to the course/event start date; a 50% refund will be issued for cancellations made by attendees up to 14 days prior to the course/event start date. No refunds are payable on cancellations made by attendees less than 14 days prior to the course/event start date.

Course commencement:

Please note: Iron Mill College makes every effort to avoid altering course times, course commencement and conclusion dates. However, should any changes be necessary, you will be notified at the earliest opportunity. All courses run subject to demand and the formation of a viable class cohort, based on the enrolment of a minimum number of successful applicants. A full refund of course fees paid, including any deposit, will be given to all applicants in the event of a course cancellation or postponement where the college is prevented from providing the course as advertised in circumstances beyond its control, including force majeure or sickness/illness of specialised staff. The college cannot be held liable for any remedy, damages or compensation beyond this.

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• Counselling and Psychotherapy.
• Choosing the Right Course.
• Applying for a Course.
• Fees, Funding and Finance.
• Venues and Facilities.
• Placements, Personal Therapy and Supervision.
• Iron Mill Counselling Service.

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• Overview
• Entry Level Courses
• Advanced Courses
• Post Qualifying Courses
• CPD Workshops
• Iron Mill College Conference - Poole, Spring 2020
• Anger, Rage and Relationship (*SUE PARKER-HALL*)
• A Sense of Home and Connection
• Bereavement and Loss Workshops
• C is for Canine
• Coaching 101 - Introduction to Coaching
• Counselling, Psychotherapy, Ethics and the Law (*PETER JENKINS)
• Demystifying Creativity in the Therapy Room
• Existential Therapy Seminar (*MICK COOPER*)
• Family Therapy & Family Dynamics
• Getting Your Head Around Your Brain
• Legal aspects of therapeutic work with children and young people (*PETER JENKINS)
• Professional Certificate in CBT
• Relational Depth Seminar (*MICK COOPER*)
• Supervision Workshops
• TA 101 - The Official Introduction to Transactional Analysis
• Treating Anxiety and Depression in Children and Young People
• Working with Shame - *SUE PARKER-HALL*
• Study Skills Sessions
• Tailor-Made Training