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Catalyse CAT Practitioner Training
2nd October 2014 to 31st July 2016

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Catalyse is now inviting applications for the next CAT Practitioner Training Intake commencing 2 October 2014.

The course aims to provide training in Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) to Practitioner Level for a range of NHS and other public service professionals in the ‘North’ of England. The course counts as the first half of the route to UKCP accreditation as a CAT psychotherapist.

It aims to provide an understanding of the integrated theory of CAT as it applies to human development, both normal and dysfunctional. It also aims to provide trainees with skills to deliver the collaborative, structured therapy of CAT within public services and trainees’ core professions.

Cognitive Analytic Therapy is an integrated theory, and the training starts from this position of integration, rather than teaching different theories, which are integrated at the end. It is recognised that trainees may wish to deepen their knowledge of specific elements by in-depth reading of their own, or by undertaking training by organisations specialising in the element. This can only enhance individual learning, as well as contribute to the collective input by trainees to the course.

The training seeks to apply the key CAT principles of collaboration and to work within trainees’ ‘Zone of Proximal Development’ (Vygotsky) in the enfolding learning process between trainer and trainee. Through a structured but collaborative process the training aims to maximise each trainee’s capacity to learn within psychotherapy. This requires the active participation of both trainee and trainer in the learning process, with the aim of enabling the trainee to reach a point, where they can feel confident in their capacity to direct their own learning.

All CAT training aims to conduct itself with an awareness of the importance of the respect for difference in society, whether this is in terms of race, gender, sexual orientation, class, disability, ethnic or cultural difference. This is not simply because it is a moral imperative to address the complex issues of equal opportunities, but also in order that a lively and open atmosphere can be promoted within ACAT. All trainees will be expected to approach their learning, as well as their fellow trainees, course contributors and clients from this perspective.

Catalyse

Catalyse (formerly CAT North) has developed a successful CAT Practitioner Training programme in the North of England since 1992. It also offers in-house training and supervision, consultancy and research by arrangement. For details visit www.catalyse.uk.com

It is one of the regional trainings of the Association for Cognitive Analytic Therapy (ACAT), for which more information can be obtained online at www.acat.me.uk or email admin@acat.me.uk telephone 0844 800 9496.

How To Apply

Applicants are invited to submit a CV with 2 referees and are asked to provide details of source of referrals, assessment arrangements and venue for seeing clients.  In addition, applicants are asked to write a personal supporting statement of around 750 words giving an indication of:

• your current therapeutic approach;
• what you hope to gain from training in CAT;
• why it is important for psychotherapists to develop an understanding of their own emotional life;
• plus one case summary of around 500 words.

Shortlisted applicants will then be invited for an interview.
Please send application with initial fee of £10, payable to ‘Catalyse’ to Frances Free, [postal address available].
Tel:  07842 137745.
Application fees can be paid online.
email: frances@catalyse.uk.com

Please see downloadable documents for full course information:
Full information, prospectus, application form and guidelines can be downloaded further down this page.

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