training brochure march 2016

Time to Explore the Couple Relationship? Discover more with Professional Trainings and Courses at The Tavistock Centre for Couple Relationships.

website:tccr.ac.uk @TCCRcouples

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Trainings and Courses at TCCR

Table of Contents

About The Tavistock Centre for Couple Relationships....................................................1

Why Train to Work with Couples and Relationships?.......................................................2

Short course.........................................................................................................................................4

CertificateinPsychosexualStudies: UnderstandingtheSexualRelationship...................................................................4

FromOurIntroductoryCoursetoFullQualification:OurPathways..........................6

Introduction to Couple Counselling & Psychotherapy......................................................................................................................8

Masters Programme Overview................................................................................................10

MA in Couple & Individual Psychodynamic Counselling & Psychotherapy....................................................................................14

MA in Couple Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy...................................................................................................................16

MScinPsychosexualand Relationship Therapy.....................................................................................................18 Professional Doctorate in Couple Psychotherapy.........................................................20

Summer Schools............................................................................................................................24

Introduction to Couple Therapy................................................................................25 DevelopingSkillsinCoupleWork............................................................................26 Advanced Couple Psychotherapy...........................................................................27

KeyStaff............................................................................................................................................28

ii Time to Explore the Couple Relationship?

Key Months January – Intake for Introduction to Couple Counselling &PsychotherapyandCertificateinPsychosexual Studies:UnderstandingtheSexualRelationship March –

Open Evening

April – Intake for Introduction to Couple Counselling & Psychotherapy andCertificateinPsychosexualStudies:Understanding theSexualRelationship

July – Intake for Summer Schools

September – Intake for our professionally qualifying Masters Programmes and Professional Doctorate in Couple Psychotherapy.

October – Open Evening

1Professional Trainings and Courses at TCCR

About The Tavistock Centre for Couple Relationships

Established in 1948 The Tavistock Centre for Couple Relationships (TCCR) is an internationally renowned charity delivering and developing advanced practice, training and research in therapeutic and psycho-educational approaches to supporting couples.OurLondonbasedclinicalservicesofferaffordablecounsellingandpsychotherapytopeople facing transitions and challenges in their relationships,sexuallivesandparenting. Toensurethateveryfamilycanaccesseffectiveaffordablecoupleinterventionstosupporttheirrelationship and family life, TCCR aims to:

• Promote the study and practice of psychotherapy and counselling and its application in a variety of settings

• Provide professional clinical services designed to improve the quality of adult couple relationships and alleviate family breakdown

• Deliver training, consultancy and innovative programmes which are designed to enhance and develop services to couples and families

• Undertake research and publication of work that contributes to and promotes both professional and public understanding of couple and family relationships

Our Locations We have two centres in Central London, conveniently located at Warren Street and New Street.

70 Warren Street,London W1T 5PB

10 New Street,London EC2M 4TP

2 Time to Explore the Couple Relationship?

Why Train as a Couple Counsellor or Psychotherapist?

Relationships matter. The quality of our closest relationshipsprofoundlyaffectshowwefeelabout ourselves and has material and measurable consequences for our lives and those around us –affectingtheemotional,cognitiveandphysicaldevelopment of our children, our capacity to work and to befulfilledinwork,andourphysicalandmentalhealth.

When they fail the consequences are enormous, both to society (an estimated and rising £47 billion) and to adult’s and children’s physical, mental and emotional health. When time is tight, jobs are insecure and financesarestretched,familystability comes under increasing pressure.

At TCCR, the number of couples seeking relationship support from our Client services is higher than ever. If you’re considering a career change as a couple’s counsellor or couple’s psychotherapist, or looking to add couple work and relationship perspectives to your experience,you’llbeembarkingonacareerpaththat’sintellectuallystimulatingwhilstbeingexceptionallyrewarding and helps a growing number of people.

“We had an attentive, caring therapist that made us find the inner strength to assess the faults in our relationship. She gave us the second chance to build our relationship’s foundations, even when this seemed hopeless.” - TCCR Client

After attending therapy:

94% of TCCR clients report that they have a better understanding of their partner

90% of TCCR clients report that the expressionoffeelingsandproblemswith their partner has improved


The Tavistock Centre for Couple Relationships

TO BOOK VISIT E: [email protected] T: 020 7380 8288 For more info and to apply online visit www.tccr.ac.uk/cpd

Couple Work Taster Training: A FREE Insight into Training at TCCR Saturday 14 May 2016, 10am – 12.30pm Trainers: Linsey Blair, Krisztina Glausius, Marian O’ConnorRelationships matter. They affect how we feel about ourselves and relationship quality has material and measurable consequences for our lives and those around us. Presented by The Tavistock Centre for Couple Relationships, the world leading experts in couple therapy, this Taster Training will enable participants to learn about the different disciplines within the field from pre-eminent thought leaders. Fees: FREE but pre-registration is required. Spaces are limited Venue: TCCR, Warren Street, London, W1T 5PB

Thinking more about Couple Work? Are you interested in

one of our Advanced

Standing MA programmes?


Short Course AtTCCR,weofferaLondon-basedContinuingProfessionalDevelopment(CPD)courseonunderstandingthesexualrelationshipforusewithinyourcurrentprofession.

If you’re working as a GP, social worker, counsellor, therapist or in other health care professions andarewantingtodevelopyourexpertiseinaddressingsexualissueswithclients,thenour CertificateinPsychosexualStudies:UnderstandingtheSexualRelationship would be the ideal course for you.

CertificateinPsychosexualStudies: UnderstandingtheSexualRelationship

Length: 2 terms of 10 weeks. Intake: January and April

This CPD course takes place over two terms and consists of 8 full day Saturday workshops. It focusesonthinkingaboutrelationshipsandsexandapplyingthisunderstandingtoparticipants’work.Thecourseconsistsoflectures,films,roleplay,discussionandwillcovertopicssuchascoupledynamics,sexualdesireandarousal,talkingaboutsex,sexualdysfunctionsandsexualcompulsivity.Thecourseaimstoincreaseunderstanding,knowledgeandconfidenceinworkingwiththesexualrelationship.


Entry requirements

Suitable for Counsellors and Psychotherapists, GPs, youth workers and other healthcare professionals, who want to developtheirexpertiseinaddressingsexualissues with clients.

Course content and structure

• Workshopsandseminarsontopicswhichincludepsychosexualassessment,thecouplerelationship,psychosexualdevelopment,intimacy,desireandarousal,thecausesofsexualdysfunction,theimpactofinfertility,sexualabuse,internetaddictionandillness

• Application groups, which are an opportunity for students to bring their own cases and apply theirnewlearningtospecificworksettings

• Tutorials:3individualtutorialswithanexperiencedpsychosexualpractitioner

• 3,000wordessay(thosenotwishingtocompletetheessaymaybeabletogainacertificateof attendance)

ToapplyfortheCertificateinPsychosexualStudiespleasevisitourwebsite www.tccr.ac.uk/courses and download the application form.

This course will

• Providevaluableinputonthenatureofthesexualrelationship

• Helpyoudevelopgreaterunderstandingofpsychosexualdysfunctions

• Introduceassessment,classificationandformulationskills

• Provide an introduction to behavioural work

• Increaseconfidenceinaddressingsexualdifficultiesinasensitivemanner

“Very good experience contributing to my practice and the way I work with psychosexual issues” - Former student


From Our Introductory Course to FullQualification:OurPathways

Whateveryourlevelofexperienceinworkingwithcouplesorclients,ourtrainingofferstheopportunitytoaddknowledgeofcoupleworkandrelationshipperspectivestoyourexperience.Our introductory training is suitable for people looking for a career change or it may also provide a useful relationship perspective to those of you working with couples in other settings such as:

• infertility counselling

• helping parents

• social work

• health visiting, etc.

After completing the introductory course, we hope you will want to progress with us and studyoneofourMastersprogrammes.TheseenableyoutoworkasqualifiedCounsellorsorPsychotherapistswithcouplesand,inthecaseofthepsychodynamicandpsychosexualprogrammes, individuals presenting with relationship issues, in private practice as well as in the charitable and public sectors.

Jenny had spent the last 10 years working in Human Resources for a global brand. Although she still enjoyed her work, changes in her personallifemeantthatsheneededamoreflexiblecareer.TCCR’sIntroduction to Couple Counselling & Psychotherapy Course was an appropriate place to receive a solid foundation and get a feel if this was the way forward for her career.


Eligibility for direct entry onto our MA programmes

Ifyouhavepreviousrelevantexperience,suchas:

Then you may be eligible to apply directly onto one of our Masters programmes without completingtheintroductorycoursefirst. Advanced Standing

FortrainedCounsellorsorPsychotherapistswishingtoextendtheirexpertisetocoupleworkortodeepenpsychodynamiccouplepracticeweoffershorter,advancedstandingroutestoqualification.

• social work• psychology • teaching

• law • NHS • or voluntary organisations, etc.

Since James’ personal encounter with couple therapy several years ago, he’s had a keen interest in the practice and wanted to exploreitfurther.Hehasbeenworking as a Social Worker for a number of years and given his experienceworkingwithpeoplehe was able to apply directly on to TCCR’s MA in Couple and Individual Psychodynamic Counselling & Psychotherapy.

PossiblepathwaystobecomingfullyqualifiedincoupleandrelationshipworkatTCCR.


Introduction to Couple Counselling & Psychotherapy Intake: January and April Course code: PC1

Why do people choose the partners they do? OnTCCR’sIntroductiontoCoupleCounselling&Psychotherapycoursestudentswillexplorearangeofthemesinrelationtothecoupleandtherelationship.Thecourseisspecificallydesignedto provide participants with the opportunity of learning more about couple’s work, the special character of the marital/couple focus and the theory underpinning this approach. In addition, the training can improve personal and professional relationships through developing greater self-awareness and an enhanced understanding of the dynamics inherent in any family or social group.

By the end of the course students will have formed a basic understanding of working therapeutically with couples to enable them to decide whether this is an area they wish to build a new career in. From here students can apply for a place on one of our Masters programmes.

Entry requirements Our Introduction to Couple Counselling & Psychotherapy course is designed for beginners fromawiderangeofprofessionalbackgroundswithlittleornoexperience.Ifyou’veoftenbeendescribed as a good listener, enjoy helping others and are looking for a career change that’s intellectuallystimulatingwhilstofferingmoreflexibility,thenthisistheidealcoursetoseewhether a career in couples therapy is right for you.

To be eligible for the course you will have an appropriate level of self-awareness, interest and motivation for learning about couples and about therapy.



Couple psychotherapy theories are introduced with special emphasis on the psychodynamic approach.Separateseminarsaredevotedtotheexplorationoflifestagesandlinkedtothedevelopmental stages of relationships.

There are seminars on changing trends in family and intimate relationships, the impact of children on couples, divorce, serial marriages, step-families and bereavement. Issues related to gender,sexualityandethnicityareconsideredthroughoutthecourse.Finally,youwillalsohaveachance to develop your clinical skills by both observing and participating in role plays.

This course will include:

• Theory seminars

• Self-reflectivegroups

• Experientiallearningworkshops

• Role plays

• Written work in the form of a diary

• Support throughout the course from a personal tutor

• Optional essay

What can it lead to

It will allow you to apply for the MA in Couple & Individual Psychodynamic Counselling & Psychotherapy, the MA in Couple Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy and the MScinPsychosexualand Relationship Therapy. By working in a small group, students develop a greater awareness of themselvesinrelationtoothersandtherebydeveloptheabilitytoworkmorefreely,effectivelyand creatively with people.

Course tutors

Patsy Faure

Patsy did her initial training as a Couple and Relationship Counsellor at London Marriage Guidance, followed by trainings as a Group Counsellor and Supervisor. She has taught with her colleague on the Introductory Course for several years, as well as training on other short courses atTCCR.ShehasaprivatepracticeinCanaryWharf,London’sfinancialdistrictandsupervisesgroups at a leading mental health charity and for an organisation which counsels refugees.

Jane Seymour

Jane trained as a Couple and Relationship Counsellor at London Marriage Guidance. She subsequentlytrainedasaPsychosexualTherapistandaSupervisor.ShehasalsocompletedanMAinPsychoanalyticStudies.JanedevisedtheMScinPsychosexualandRelationshipTherapyat TCCR and continues her involvement with TCCR as a trainer and supervisor.

”The TCCR Introductory Course provided the perfect avenue to discover if working with couples was the way forward, excellently presented, informative, engaging…” – Former introductory student


Masters Programme Overview OurMastersinindividualandcouplecounselling,couplepsychotherapyandpsychosexualandrelationshiptherapyprovidetrainingforthenextgenerationofcoupletherapists.Theyareinternationally renowned and we take applications from local and EU students. International students are welcome to apply if they are able to organise a visa for themselves.

All our clinical training courses are UEL validated and accredited by bodies including The British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy, The British Psychoanalytic Council and College of SexualandRelationshipTherapists.

Core curriculum

Our Masters programmes share a core curriculum, where students across all 3 programmes undertake the same academic and professional modules before undertaking the qualifying module intheirchosenspeciality.Clinicalandprofessionalrequirementsvaryforthedifferentspecialties.

All our Masters programmes require you to have therapy yourself. This is an important part of the training, allowing you to gain greater self–awareness as well as vital insight into the process of therapyitself.Thisrequirementmaybemodifiedforpractisingtherapists. Advanced standing students will have been eligible for APELing (Assessment of Prior and ExperientialLearning)ofmodulesandclinicalrequirementsasappropriatetotheirpriorskillsandknowledge.

Students can also progress onto other pathways. You could gain a Masters in one of the specialisms as well as TCCR qualifying diplomas and professional accreditation in all three. This opens huge and richly diverse learning opportunities while minimising duplication across the specialisms.

Our Masters programmes are designed to provide knowledge, skills and clinical practice in couple and relationship therapy. They focus on the purpose and practice of therapy intervention and on howtheeffectivenessofthetherapycanbeassessed.Theethicalframeworkwithinwhichthishappensisconsidered.Bytheendoftheprogramme,andonceastudenthasconfirmedtheirspeciality, they will have completed a programme of theory and practice which will equip them to gain or work towards professional accreditation with the appropriate body.

Students do not need to have completed individual therapy training prior to studying couple work at TCCR.


The core curriculum includes:

Four 30 Credit academic modules:

• Couple,IndividualandPsychosexualCounsellingandPsychotherapy:Skills;

• CoupleandPsychosexualCounsellingandPsychotherapy:CoupleTheory1;

• CoupleandPsychosexualCounsellingandPsychotherapy:PsychoanalyticThought;

• CoupleandPsychosexualCounsellingandPsychotherapy:CoupleTheory2;

Three professional modules:

• Clinical Technique

• Essentials

• Research Seminar

Andoneofthefollowing60creditmodules,dependingonchoiceofspecialism:

• Theory, Practice and Research of Couple Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy

• Theory, Practice and Research of Couple and Individual Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

• Theory, Practice and Research of Psychosexual and Relationship Therapy

Our Masters programmes share a core curriculum.


Our overarching methodology

Weofferaprogrammeoflearningwhichhasbeendevelopedovermorethan65yearsandwhichisinternationallyrecognisedasleadingthefield.Ourapproachisgroundedin psychoanalytic thinking, developed for the modern world and informed by the latest developments in neuroscience and attachment theory. Ourtrainingteacheshowcouplerelationshipscanbeaffectedbyearlylifeexperienceswhichcan be replayed and reworked in the present. We attend to the couple relationship as a dynamic entity in its own right, possessing characteristics of a shared nature. When we see individual clients, we still have a relationship focus as that is at the core of all our work.

Studentswillbeofferedacontainingenvironmentinwhichtoweavetogethertheory,practice,self-reflectiveskillsandsupervision.Theywillhavetheopportunitytodevelopcriticalthinkingby means of written assignments including assessed case studies, reading, research and discussion.

Visit www.tccr.ac.uk/courses to watch video testimonials from our Programme Heads and former students to learn more about studying a Masters at TCCR.


What Makes TCCR’s Masters Unique:

• Allclinicalplacementsareofferedin-houseatTCCR,meaningstudents don’t need to worry about sourcing their own clients in order to complete their clinical hours

• Students have support from a personal tutor throughout the course

• TCCR is widely recognised as the standard setter in the couple therapy profession

• TCCR is highly regarded by professional bodies and our graduates

How to apply for our Masters programmes

1. Download an application form via the relevant course page on our website:

www.tccr.ac.uk/courses

2. Complete and return an application form via email [email protected] or post:

Course Admissions The Tavistock Centre for Couple Relationships 70 Warren Street London W1T 5PB

96% of UK based students and

100% of international students reported that theyweresatisfiedorverysatisfiedwiththeir courses.


MA in Couple & Individual Psychodynamic Counselling & Psychotherapy Intake: September Course code: CT2

This 3 year course provides a psychodynamically-oriented clinical and academic training. ItqualifiesyoutopracticeasaPsychodynamicCoupleandIndividualCounsellorandPsychotherapist in either the statuory or vountary sector and as a private practitioner in the fieldofRelationshipCounsellingandPsychotherapy.Youwillreceiveanin-depthtraininginpsychodynamic and psychoanalytic thinking and gain the professional clinical skills to apply your learning to working with couples and individuals presenting with relationship issues. Clinical practice with couples and individuals is provided through TCCR’s clinical service. Accreditation Successful completion of programme MA in Couple & Individual Psychodynamic Counselling & Psychotherapy at The Tavistock Centre for Couple Relationships leads to the award of Master of Arts by the University of East London. Graduates will be eligible to apply for individual accreditation with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

“There was really one key thing that ran through it, and that’s the way in which they give you the permission be curious, to explore, and for me that was really important.” – Former MA in Couple & Individual Psychodynamic Counselling & Psychotherapy student


Entry requirementsThiscourseissuitableforthosewhohavehadsomerelevantworkexperience,suchasinsocialwork, the legal profession, the NHS, voluntary organisations or those who have attended the Introductory Course in Couple Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Advanced Standing:Alternatively,youmaybeatrainedcounsellorortherapistwhowantstodeepenyourexpertisein couple work and may be eligible for entry with Advanced Standing. This could enable you to complete the taught part of the programme in a minimum of two years.


• Four core academic modules in skills, psychoanalytic thought, couple theory 1 & 2• Three core professional modules in clinical technique, essentials and research• Self-reflectivepracticegroups• Weekly group supervision of clinical work and a minimum of 300 hours of case work• Weeklyclinicalseminarswhileundertakingclinicalworkuntilqualification• Written work• Support from a personal tutor throughout the course

A requirement of the course is that all students have personal psychoanalytic psychotherapy of at least once a week for the duration of the course.

Assessment

• DVD recorded session & process recording, case studies, training log and journal• Couple theory paper, seminar review paper, oral presentation• A qualifying dissertation and couple assessment report•Ongoingassessmentbysupervisors,seminarleaders,self-reflectivegroupconductors, and tutors

ExemptionsmayapplyforAPEL’dcomponents.

What can it lead to

• Entry with Advanced Standing into the MA in Couple Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy (CT1A) and registration with the British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC)

• Entry into the MScinPsychosexualandRelationshipTherapy(CT3) and registration with the CollegeofSexualandRelationshipTherapists(COSRT)

• It also provides a route to the Professional Doctorate in Couple Psychotherapy.


MA in Couple Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy

Intake: September Course code: CT1

This unique 4-year programme is a clinical training in couple psychoanalytic psychotherapy combined with an academic training to MA level. It also provides a route to the Professional Doctorate in Couple Psychotherapy.

This training provides a comprehensive understanding of psychoanalytic theory and techniques as it relates to the adult couple relationship. Clinical work with couples is provided through the TCCR’sclinicalservice,someofwhichisinco-therapywithexperiencedpsychoanalyticcouplepsychotherapists.

This is the only couple psychoanalytic psychotherapy training that leads to professional membership of the British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC).

Accreditation

• BPC registration

• Successful completion of programme MA in Couple Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy at The Tavistock Centre for Couple Relationships leads to the award of Master of Arts by the University of East London

Entry requirements

Thiscourseissuitableforthosewhohavehadsomerelevantworkexperience,suchasinsocial


work, the legal profession, the NHS, voluntary organisations or those who have attended the Introductory Course in Couple Counselling and Psychotherapy.

This could enable you to complete the taught part of the programme in a minimum of two years.

Advanced Standing

This training will be of interest to child, adult or group psychoanalytic psychotherapists who now wishtoextendtheirclinicalpracticetothecouple.Thiscouldenableyoutocompletethetaughtpart of the programme in a minimum of two years.


The course involves

• Four core academic modules in skills, psychoanalytic thought, couple theory 1 & 2

• Three core professional modules in clinical technique, essentials and research

• Infant Observation Seminars and Psychiatric Placement

• Weeklysupervisionofclinicalwork,aminimumof6long-termcases(modifiedforadvancedstanding students) and weekly clinical seminars while undertaking clinical work until qualification

• Written work and support from a personal tutor throughout the course

A requirement of the course is that all students undertake personal psychoanalytic psychotherapy of at least 3 times a week usually commencing at least 1 year before starting the course.

ThisrequirementismodifiedforentrantswithAdvanced Standing who have already met the minimum three times a week personal analysis/psychoanalytic psychotherapy requirement. In the case of group analysts, the requirement may be reduced depending on the amount of group analytic and individual psychoanalytic psychotherapy previously undertaken.

Assessment

• DVD recorded session & process recording, case studies

• Couple theory paper, seminar review paper, oral presentation, infant observation summary/paper

• A qualifying dissertation and couple assessment report

“You do research, you write a lot, and you have supervision and theory. So if you combine all those things together, it’s a fantastic training…I would definitely encourage people to do the MA, it has really changed the way I work...” – Former MA in Couple Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy student


MScinPsychosexualandRelationshipTherapy

Intake: September Course code: CT3

TheonlypsychosexualcourseatMSclevelinthecountry,this4-yearprogrammequalifiesyoutopracticeasapsychosexualtherapistinpublicandvoluntarysectorsaswellasinprivatepractice.

The programme is designed to provide knowledge, skills and clinical practice in the area of PsychosexualandRelationshipTherapy.

Accreditation

ApprovedbytheCollegeofSexualandRelationshipTherapists(COSRT).Successful completionofprogrammeMScinPsychosexualandRelationshipTherapyatTheTavistockCentre for Couple Relationships leads to the award of Master of Arts by the University of East London. Graduates may be eligible for individual registration with the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP).

Entry requirements

The4-yearcourseissuitableforthosewhohavehadsomerelevantworkexperience,suchasin


social work, the legal profession, the NHS, voluntary organisations or those who have attended the Introductory Course in Couple Counselling and Psychotherapy at TCCR.

Advanced Standing

Alternatively,youmaybeasuitablyqualifiedindividual,group or family therapist who would like to increase yourexpertiseinworkingwithpsychosexualissuesand may be able to apply for Advanced Standing. This could enable you to complete the taught part of the programme in a minimum of two years.

1 Year Module

The 1-year course is open only to practitioners who have completed a three year training in Psychodynamic Couples Therapy. The training is particularly useful for those of who have set up or are thinking of setting up a private practice as many clients seek out couple therapists who arequalifiedinbothsexualandrelationshiptherapy.

This 1-year module is COSRT accredited and, if successfully completed, can lead to the award of MScinPsychosexualandRelationshipTherapyandaccreditationwithUKCP.

Course content & structure (4-year programme)

• Four core academic modules in skills, psychoanalytic thought, couple theory 1 & 2

• Three core professional modules in clinical technique, essentials and research

• Self-reflectivepracticegroups

• Psychosexualseminars

• Weekly group supervision of clinical work and 450 hours of case work

• Weekly clinical seminars for two years

• Written work

• Support from a personal tutor throughout the course

ThereisanopportunitytodosomeclinicalworkinanNHSPsychosexualCliniconplacement,whichcanprovideamoreroundedexperience. A requirement of the course is that all students have personal psychoanalytic psychotherapy of at least once a week for the duration of the course.

Assessment

• DVD recorded session & process recording, case studies, training log and journal

• Couple theory paper, seminar review paper, oral presentation

•Aqualifyingdissertation,coupleassessmentreportandexam

•Ongoingassessmentbysupervisors,seminarleaders,self-reflectivegroupconductors,andtutors

ExemptionsmayapplyforAPEL’dcomponents.

“I wanted to add psychosexual therapy to the range of skills I could offer to my clients” – Former student


Professional Doctorate in Couple Psychotherapy

Intake: September Course code: AT2 This Professional Doctorate in Couple Psychotherapyaimstodeveloppractitionersinthefieldofpsychoanalytically-oriented couple psychotherapy in advanced research skills and understanding so that they can make an original contribution to professional knowledge and problem-solving throughanextendedpieceofDoctorateresearchandwriting.

Itisanopportunityforcouplepsychotherapiststodoqualitativeorquantitativeresearchinthefieldofadultrelationshipsandcanbebasedonclinical,conceptualorappliedwork(forexampleworkwith parents). The Professional Doctorate may also appeal to:

• Those who want to base their research on their own professional practice and interests as couple clinicians.

• Those with ambitions to be creative and innovative in their solution of professional problems andintheproductionofnewknowledgeinthefield.

TCCRhasalonghistoryofresearchingandwritingaboutcouplerelationships,andisstaffedbyexpertsinthefield.Itisuniquebecauseourlevelofexpertiseaddsdepthofthinkingandreflectivecapacity to psychotherapeutic practise and research with the added dimension of a psychoanalytic and psychodynamic frame.

Accreditation Successful completion of programme Professional Doctorate in Couple Psychotherapy at The Tavistock Centre for Couple Relationships leads to the award of Professional Doctorate by the University of East London.


Entry requirements

Students will usually have the following:

1. Afirstdegreeorequivalent

2. ArecognisedM-Levelcoupletherapyqualificationthatincludedasubstantialpsychodynamic component

3. Ayearormoreexperienceofpersonalpsychotherapythatispsychoanalytically/psychodynamicallyinformed(forexample,Integrativetherapy,Jungiantherapy,psychodynamic therapy)

4. An interest in psychoanalytic/psychodynamic theory and practice (e.g. through other courses or supervision)

5. The time and capacity to work for some years, increasingly independently, at a high academic level

Examples of recognised qualifications are:

• TCCR’sprofessionally-accreditedqualificationsinPsychoanalytic,Psychodynamic,orPsychosexualclinicalworkwithcouplesandrelationships

• LMG’s Diploma in Psychodynamic Marital and Couple Therapy

• Relate’s MSc in Relationship Therapy

• Relate’s MA in Relationship Therapy

• Previous Full Membership of the British Society of Couple Psychotherapists and Counsellors gained through professional peer recognition of competency in the psychoanalytic treatment of adult couples

• Tavistock & Portman NHS Foundation Trust’s Psychodynamic Psychotherapy with Couples (D59C)


Holders of:

• Relate’sPostgraduateDiplomasinRelationshipCounsellingorPsychosexualTherapy

• LondonDiplomainPsychosexualandRelationshiptherapy

mayalsobeeligibletoapplydependingonevidencethattheiroverallexperiencegivesthem the equivalent of the above.

If in doubt, please contact the Programme Head, David Hewison: [email protected]

Course content & structure

Research supervision

Whilst this part of the programme is individual and unique to each candidate, the thesis for all students will normally be based on clinical or applied practise with couples or a closely relatedfield(suchasparentsandparenting).Studentsmaychoosetodoamoretheoretically-orientateddissertation(forexample,conceptualresearch),butinanycaseitshouldbuildonthebodyofpractiseexperienceandknowledgethatcoupletherapistshavedevelopedintheirclinicalworkandappliedtoalliedsettings.Indicativeexamplesoftopicsare:

• issues in the content, process, conceptualisation or theory of couple interaction as applied to therapyorotherformsofinterventionincouplerelationships;

• sharedunderstandingsofkeyissuesincoupletherapyacrossthefield,suchasadultattachment;sexuality,genderdifferences.

• outcome and other studies that illuminate contemporary clinical issues, including the process of change.

Research may be case study or small-scale research study-based, or conceptually-based. The research may be a part of a larger research project but, if so, the student’s own research must form the dissertation. Qualitative methods, survey-based or quantitative research methods (or a mix)maybeused. Professional Doctorate students will have at least two, and normally not more than three, supervisors who together demonstrate an appropriate range of academic and/or professional experience.Atleastonewillbeexpertintheareaofcouplepsychotherapy.Onesupervisorwillbe the Director of Studies with responsibility to supervise the student on a regular, frequent and recorded basis. TCCR will help advise on appropriate supervisors and at least one is usually a seniormemberofTCCR’sstaff.

Thesis Studentswillbesupportedtoplanandwriteanextendeddissertation(40,000-60,000words)thatincludesathoroughliteraturereviewsituatingtheresearchinthecoupletherapyfield,acomprehensivejustificationanddescriptionofthemethodologyused,transparentaccountsofthe ‘data’ (whatever these may be), and a clear analysis of the data that meets contemporary standards for analysis at doctoral level. These will be followed by a good discussion of what the results mean as well as their limitations, and the whole dissertation has to conform to UEL’s requirements for doctoral writing. Generally, it is helpful for students to write as they conduct their research, and all the assessments in the taught part of the programme are designed to helpwiththefinaldissertation.


Assessed course assignments

You will be supported throughout the course by a personal tutor Assessment

• 100% course work

• Clinical Research Methods (Clinical Research Methods paper, 4,500 words)

• Clinical Theory and Practise (Oral Presentation of Seminar Paper of 15 minutes (50%) & Critique of Theory Paper, 1,000 words (50%))

• Advanced Clinical Research Methods (Literature Review, 3,000 words (50%) & Research Proposal, 2,000 words (50%))

• Advanced Clinical Practise and Theory (Portfolio – 5,000 words, to comprise of:

• 1assessedpresentationatTCCR’sSummerSchool(1,500words)&1xReflectiononLearning (2,000 words))

What can it lead to

• OurProfessionalDoctorateisthehighestacademicawardinthefieldofCouplePsychotherapy. It is a unique programme of study, the only one of its kind in the UK that specificallycentresoncouplerelationshipresearchandlocatedwithinanInstitution.

• HoldersoftheDoctoratecanexpecttotakeupseniorpositionsinthehealth,psychotherapy,social care sectors and become the future leaders in couple therapy settings, including potentially working for TCCR.

• This programme will open up specialist professional leadership roles. Holders of the Doctorate will be able to show employers and others that they have outstanding knowledge and skills.

“I could not have ever anticipated how much I’ve learnt from doing the doctorate – it’s been absolutely fantastic for me.” – Former student


Summer SchoolsTCCR’sSummerSchoolprogrammeofferstudentstheopportunitytolearnaboutcoupleworkina short, intensive, 4-day CPD programme, with evenings free to enjoy London’s rich arts calendar oftheatre,concertsandexhibitions.

Thefollowingschoolsareavailableforstudentsdependingontheirlevelofexperience;

• IntroductiontoCoupleTherapySummerSchool-forpeoplewithlittleornoexperienceofworking with clients who want to see if training as a couple therapist is right for you.

• Developing Skills in Couple Work International Summer School - Popular with individual, child,family&grouptherapistswhoareinterestedinfindingoutmoreaboutthecouplerelationship.

• AdvancedCoupleTherapyInternationalSummerSchool-Anopportunityforqualified couple-trainedtherapiststoexploretheoryandtechniquesincoupletherapy.

Our Summer School programmes are taught in Central London and are popular with professionals living in the UK as well as international students from countries across the globe, including Australia, USA, and France and beyond.

How to apply for our Summer Schools

1. Download an application forms via the course page on our website:

www.tccr.ac.uk/courses

2. Complete and return an application form via email [email protected] or post:

Course Admissions The Tavistock Centre for Couple Relationships 70 Warren Street London W1T 5PB


Introduction to Couple Therapy Summer School

Course Code: PC1-B Intake: July

A6-daySummerSchoolwhichisdesignedforpeoplewithlittleornoexperienceofworkingwithclients.Itaimstohelpyoudevelopabasicknowledgeofcouplerelationshipsandanawarenessofhumanrelationships.Itoffersanenjoyablewaytolearnaboutcouplesandfindoutiftrainingasacoupletherapistisrightforyou.

The course will:

• Introduce marital and couple counselling theories with special emphasis on the psychodynamic approach

• Offeraframeworkforunderstandingconsciousandunconsciouscommunicationincouplesthatisgroundedintheory,clinicalcaseexamplesandseminardiscussion

• Introduce the range of skills that are used in couple work, with a chance to practice these in role plays

• Enableyoutodevelopself-reflectiveskillsbyparticipatinginexperientialgroups

• Reflectonchangingtrendsinfamilyandmaritalrelationshipsaswellastheimpactofchildren on couples

• Explorethethemesofdivorce,affairs,andpsychosexualproblems,aswellasissuesaroundgender,sexualityandethnicity.

What can it lead to On successful completion of the Summer School all participants will be eligible to apply to join one of TCCR’s Masters Programmes.

“Very good basic knowledge as an introduction to working with couples.” - Former Introductory Summer School Student


Developing Skills in Couple Work Summer School Course Code: SC5 Intake: July

This 4-day Summer School course is open to those interested in learning more about couple relationships and about working with couples from a psychodynamic perspective. It will be useful to individual counsellors and individual, child, family, group, psychotherapists, and those in the helping professions, such as clinical psychologists, psychiatrists and social workers.

Course aims:

• Introduce the central concepts used in understanding unconscious processes in couple interaction

• Offeraframeworkforunderstandingconsciousandunconsciouscommunicationincouplesthatisgroundedintheory,clinicalcaseexamplesandseminardiscussion

• Enable you to begin to make use of psychodynamic concepts in formulating and understanding the relationship aspect of your work with couples or individuals

• Give each participant the opportunity to present some work and learn from the work of others

• Introduce the current thinking and practice of TCCR

Location 70 Warren Street London W1T 5PB


Advancing Skills in Couple Psychotherapy Summer School ‘Relationships That Challenge Couple Therapists’

Course code:SC6 Intake: July

This Summer School gives you a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in cutting-edge couple thinking. You will learn and grow as a couple therapist through lectures and twice-daily intensive clinical discussion groups and will study and learn alongside like-minded people from the UK and around the world.

• Study at a world-leading couple psychoanalytic psychotherapy institute in the heart of central London.

• Our4-dayAdvancedSummerSchoolisforcouple-trainedtherapistalreadyworkinginthefield.

AnumberofourinternationalstudentshavereturnedtoTCCRfortheirfourthandfifthSummerSchool, planning their summer vacation in London to ensure they do not miss out on the opportunitytoadvancetheirthinkingandpracticewithTCCR’sexperiencedcliniciansandtheoreticians.

Advanced International Summer School will be taught by:

Mary Morgan, Julie Humphries, Andrew Balfour, Martha Doniach, Pierre Cachia and Dr Damian McCann.

Location 70 Warren Street London W1T 5PB

“This has been a valuable experience - good mix of theory and colligiate contact.“ “Very useful and stimulating.” -Former Advanced Summer School Student

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KeyStaff

Julie Humphries

Couple Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist and Director of Studies.

Julie has been a member of the TCCR faculty since 2011. She initially led and managed short courses then moved into her current role in 2012. She is a couple psychoanalytic psychotherapist and also undertakes training and supervision. Julie has a particular interest in researching issues linked to working with domestic violence and abuse within couple relationships.

Catriona Wrottesley

HeadofStudies(MAPsychodynamicandMScPsychosexualandRelationship Therapy) and couple psychoanalytic psychotherapist.

Catriona has been a member of the TCCR faculty since 2012. She initially led and managed continuing professional development (conferences, lectures and short courses) and commissioned trainings before movingintohercurrentrolein2016.SheisresponsiblefortheMAinCouple and Individual Counselling and Psychotherapy and the MSc inPsychosexualandRelationshipTherapy.Catrionaqualifiedasanindividual psychodynamic psychotherapist with WPF Therapy and as a couple psychoanalytic psychotherapist at TCCR.

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