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.  

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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:

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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.

This event is hosted by

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This event is hosted by

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Further information on fees:

Fees listed include VAT.

Applicants are invited to enrol by paying the applicable fee.


How to pay:

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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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• How To Establish a Successful Private Practice
• Movement Meditations: "Rituals for Restoration"
• Processes and Challenges around Diversity and Social Responsibility
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• Relational Depth Seminar (*MICK COOPER*)
• Supervision Workshops
• TA 101 Online - The Official Introduction to Transactional Analysis
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• Working with Shame - *SUE PARKER-HALL*
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