WHAT IS COGNITIVE ANALYTIC THERAPY?
CAT is a focussed, time-limited psychological therapy suitable for a wide range of conditions and developed with the needs of NHS clients in mind. Clients are usually seen for between 16 and 24 weeks, once a week for an hour. CAT offers a collaborative way of working with the problematic ways a person thinks, feels and acts, by exploring events and relationships (often from childhood) that underlie their current experiences and maintain their problems. CAT is tailored to a person’s individual needs and to his or her own manageable goals. CAT aims to enable recognition and facilitate change and gives clients tools and strategies for maintaining their progress.
The South Wales Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) Practitioner Course is a new course run by accredited CAT supervisors, psychotherapists and practitioners. It is based in Caerphilly. It is accredited by the Association for Cognitive Analytic Therapy (ACAT).
The first intake will be in January 2016 and the course invites applications for this intake.
WHAT IS THE PRACTITIONER COURSE?
CAT practitioner training is a 2 year course leading to accreditation as a CAT practitioner by ACAT.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Applicants must have prior qualifications in a core profession and normally have a minimum of 2 years post qualification experience.
WHO CAN APPLY?
Applications will be accepted from Mental Health Nurses, Clinical Psychology, Counselling Psychology, Psychiatry, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists. Other suitably qualified professionals will be considered.
COURSE FEES:
£2350 / year
ADDITIONAL COSTS
Weekly group supervision by an ACAT accredited supervisor is a requirement throughout the course.
16 session CAT personal therapy must be completed during the 2 year training.
CAT PRACTITIONER TRAINING
CAT Practitioner Training is a two year course and consists of the following elements:
ABOUT US:
There are three members of the course core group, who will deliver the training in Caerphilly. You may contact any of us for further information about the course.
Clare Fisher, Course Director (D.Clin.Psy, CAT Psychotherapist, CAT Supervisor). Email clare.fisher@mail.com
Julie Rogers, Co-Trainer (RMN, MSc Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, PG.Dip CAT Practitioner, CAT Supervisor, UKCP Psychodynamic Supervisor). Email jrogers776@btinternet.com
Susie Black, Co-Trainer (D.Clin.Psy, CAT Practitioner, CAT Supervisor, Stop and Think! Accredited Trainer). Email susie@psychsolution.co.uk
HOW TO APPLY:
Please e-mail Julie Rogers (jrogers776@btinternet.com) for an application pack.
As well as an application form, you will be requested to supply a reflective statement outlining reasons for wishing to undertake the course, a case example, details of client group and references.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: The Course remains open for late applications, please contact Julie Rogers to discuss your needs/ request an application pack.
There is an application administration fee of £25
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