TA concepts -Decontamination and Deconfusion of the Child ego state. Bob Cooke TSTA talks in this video about two TA concepts -that can be seen in the area of Structural Pathoogy. His understanding of the concepts, and how to define them,and the focus of both Clinically. These Two topics are taught on the Third module of the Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy programme 1st Year at MIP.
Clinical compentancies-Leading to Clinical endorsement to practice.
The list below are the Clinical compentancies that the 2yr students on the Manchester Institute for Psychotherapy Transactional Analysis Training Programme, have to successfully demonstrate ,via role play, to be awarded the Clinical Endorsement to Practice.
1. Listen actively / summarise / paraphrase.
2. Can establish bilateral mutual contracts with a well defined outcome.
3. Describe clinical intervention made with clients in TA theoretical terms.
4. To demonstrate contactfulness with client
5. Demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain boundaries.
6. Ask open questions and not closed questions within the therapeutic session.
7. Treat clients with dignity, respect and integrity, i.e., come from, I ok – you ok position.
8. Ability to listen, non-judgmentally and with openness.
9. Ability to facilitate the client, to talk openly and freely.
10. Is able to demonstrate intervention that facilitates contract resolution.
11. To demonstrate the ability to reflect on their possible counter- transference, and the transferential process
Child and Adolescent Training courses
The title of this article is Child and adolescent Training courses,
I chose to write article on this topic, as it is interest of mine, and in some ways a natural evolution from the Adult Psychotherapy trainings that I have undertaken in the last 30 years.
My wife trained as a Child Therapist in the 1980s, and worked for Norfolk social services as a Child therapist and Social worker.
After training in Adult Psychotherapy, she has recently gone on to head the Child and Adolescent Department at the Manchester Institute for Psychotherapy in 2011.
The first course that we developed in this area was the Certificate in Child and Adolescent Studies, which she has run successfully, with Amanda Phillips for the last three years.
In looking at the Training courses, in the United Kingdom, that offers a comprehensive training in the area of Child and Adolescent’s, we see there are very few.
Certainly the courses that are accredited by the United kingdom Council of psychotherapy are even less.
At the time of writing, the United Kingdom Council of Psychotherapy is developing a register of Child and adolescent training courses, and accredited therapists in this specific discipline.
After the success of the Certificate in Child and Adolescent training we have decided to develop a Diploma in Child and Adolescent studies,to go alongside our present Certificate.
I think is very important for a Psychotherapist to have an Knowledge of Child development, and to that end, in our Adult Psychotherapy training at this Institute we do incorporate training in the above area.
People who come on the Certificate in Child and Adolescent training come from many areas, such as Teachers, Social workers, Probation workers, Councillors, and of course Psychotherapists.
Many people will also attend this course to refresh their skills in this area ,as well as to learn new models and methods of working with Children and Adolescents.
As I write this article I am reminded more and more, of the developmental stages and deficits that a child will experience throughout their early years.
Indeed the Adult is, of course, the product of a persons own childhood, and an understanding of their history, is vital, and important for any Psychotherapy with that person to be successful.
At this Institute we are fortunate to have four Psychotherapists that have also specialised in the area of Children and Adolescence, and who clinically,work in both Adult and child domains.
For me,To have Psychotherapists who work both in the Adult and with Children and Adolescents brings an enriching and vital dimensional to the Manchester Institute for Psychotherapy and long may this continue.
Bob Cooke 2013
Key Ideas in Psychotherapy-Object Relations explained -Therapy and Theory
In this video Bob Cooke TSTA talks about one of the Key ideas in Psychotherapy -and that is the concept of Object Relations.
TA Ego State model — 1st year
In this video bob cooke describes The PAC model-This model is Useful for all trainees at MIP ,As Transactional Analysts (Psychotherapy] we need to understand this model as it forms the basis of your training.
Contracts in TA-(all years}
This video talks about Therapy Contracts This video will be of interest for anyone interested in making Contracts within the Therapy process. It is an important video for all the students on the Manchester Institute Psychotherapy Training Programme. Indeed in the first module of all the Training years there is a focus on the Theory and methods of Contract making.
Integrative Psychotherapy model-what is it?
In this vide0 Bob Cooke TSTA talks about Richard Erskines model of Integrative Psychotherapy-methods and theory.
Symbiosis- co-dependency What is it?
In this video
Anxiety Basics. Six things you need to know.
What is Anxiety?
Anxiety is a feeling of unease, worry or fear. We have all experienced it at some time or other in our lives. It’s not uncommon to feel worried about an impending job interview or exam, but if your feelings of anxiety overwhelm you then they can effect your day to day life significantly.
Anxiety UK say that ‘Anxiety can make a person imagine that things in their life are worse than they really are, and prevent them from confronting their fears. Often they will think they are going mad, or that some psychological imbalance is at the heart of their woes’.
Anxiety and Stress
Last weeks article was all about stress and the response our bodies have when we are faced with a stressful situation. In our early days as humans we developed an inbuilt response called ‘fight or flight’ which protects us from all the dangers that surrounded us. When faced with a danger our heart rate and breathing get faster and our senses are heightened by the production of adrenaline and corticosteroids in our bodies. In present times, our environment has changed and so have the dangers. Most of us do not now face the fear of being eaten by a wild animal (thank goodness!) but we do still have the same stress response to stressors such as relationship problems, work pressures and finances. The feelings that many associate with anxiety is this ‘fight or flight’ mechanism kicking in. However instead of being used to avoid immediate danger, it is activated inappropriately during everyday situations.
Symptoms of Anxiety
Do you feel anxious most days and struggle to relax? Anxiety can cause both mental (pyschological) and physical symptoms which can be different from person to person.
Some psychological symptoms to look out for include irritability, impatience, difficulties in concentration so that you are easily distracted, restlessness and a general feeling of dread.
There are many physical symptoms associated with anxiety. These include insomnia, tiredness, dizziness, shortness of breath and palpitations, stomach ache and diarrohea, muscle aches and pain and the list goes on.
You are not alone!
Anxiety affects about 1 in 20 adults in Britain. Slightly more women are affected than men, and the condition is most common in people in their twenties (nhs). The charity Mind say that if your anxiety is severe you may have difficulty holding down a job or maintaining relationships. The impact of anxiety on your life and those around you can be huge.
Where to get help?
If you think you are suffering from anxiety, seeking help and a diagnosis is the best thing you can do. Talking to a GP or a qualified psychotherapist will enable you to discuss your symptoms and gain the correct therapy so that you can take control of your anxiety. Psychotherapy is the most widely recommended treatment for anxiety. Psychotherapy can help you to uncover the reasons behind your anxiety and then by working with your therapist you can begin to work on strategies to reduce your anxiety levels.
How to help yourself?
There are lots of things you can do to enable you to manage your anxiety. Mind suggest a range of things from relaxation and breathing techniques, assertiveness training, to leading a healthy lifestyle. Talking about your anxiety to a family member or friend can also help.
Remember here at the Manchester Institute for Psychotherapy we have experienced counsellors and therapists who can help you to deal with your anxiety. Our emphasis is on friendliness and providing a safe and warm environment. Why not phone the Institute on: 0161-862-9456 to book your initial assessment or contact us via email.
Counselling Courses In the UK
At the time of writing ,in September 2013-the Counselling field has never been healthier, Counselling has become more popular and mainstream, and in response to this, more and more, Counselling courses have been introduced to deal with the demand for Counsellors by the general public.
As well as this, various regulating bodies have emerged to accredit these flourishing Courses.
One of the first regulating bodies to emerge in the world of Counselling was the, then called, British association of Counselling .
It was formed in 1989 and attempted to regulate the newly emerging Counselling courses to some level of competency.Other regulating bodies followed , but the BAC, soon to be re-launched in 1996, as the British association of Counselling and Psychotherapy proved to be the major regulating body in the world of Counselling.
This position remains today and most employers of Counsellors in the United Kingdom look for BAC recognised Counsellors.
This position is being challenged in the market place by new regulating bodies such as ABC, AQA, and the National Association of Counselling.However The BACP has established itself as the forerunner in quality assurance ,and will not give up that place in the Counselling world that easy.
At the Manchester Institute for Psychotherapy we have been running Counselling courses for many years now.
The most important and popular course has been the Counselling Concepts course which is accredited by a AQA , we are thinking about putting a Diploma in Counselling on at the Institute, and if we do Rory Lee Oakes will head that department.
Rory Lee Oakes has been running many Counselling courses and Training for many years ,and he runs the successful U TUBE channel called Counselling Re-sources.Indeed on the Internet and on UTUBE we have seen the rise and development of many new counselling courses.
Perhaps one of the biggest developments in recent years in the area of Counselling courses ,and in fact Counselling training, has been the increase in Online Counselling.
Indeed as we come to the year 2013 ,perhaps the biggest evolution is of online counselling courses and training -it is one of the most exciting ventures in this new world.
Bob Cooke 2013
