The KCC Foundation WebPage
Training as a Systemic Therapist
Training as a Leader/ Consultant
The KCC Foundation, 2 Wyvil Court, Trenchold Street, London SW8 2TG
Tel. 020 7720 7301 Fax. 020 7720 7302 Email. info@kccfoundation.org
Systemic Psychotherapy TrainingCommencing February and September 2010
in association with the University of Bedfordshire
Contents
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- Welcome
- Requirements for entry to the Systemic Therapy training
- The MSc in Systemic Psychotherapy- Year One (Foundation)
- The MSc in Systemic Psychotherapy- Year Two
- The MSc in Systemic Psychotherapy- Years Three and Four
- The Application Process
Thank you for your interest in the professional training courses in Systemic Therapy at the KCC Foundation.
Our training programme provides a unique opportunity for you to develop your skills and abilities, to grow as a person, to achieve new openings in your professional career, to work more ethically and effectively with people.
Requirements for entry to the Systemic Therapy training
To enter the course you will need a first degree, or other evidence of ability to study at postgraduate level, and a professional training of a type specified by the Association for Family Therapy. and practice experience of 2 years after qualifying and some setting where, as a trainee, you can gain experience to broaden and enrich your
practice. The List of Relevant Professions which make it possible for you to commence training as
a Systemic Family Therapist is specified as follows: Psychology - Clinical Psychology, Educational Psychology, Counselling Psychology
Social Work - The generic professional qualification is required Psychiatry and other medical specialities - for qualifying level training a
specialist Registrar level of staff grade is required. Teaching - Where individuals have had substantial experience in which they have
worked with pupils and families in a counselling capacity. Nursing - Mental Health Nursing and other nursing specialities which require
counselling skills. It is also noted that nursing is now a graduate profession. Arts Therapists Art, Dance and Movement and Music Therapist qualified and
registered with the Health Professions Council. Counselling -three year minimum training, full BACP accredited membership (MBACP
Accred) and experience in the public or voluntary sector is considered essential to
establish equivalence of a professional qualification for entry to this training. Occupational Therapy- qualified and registered with the Health Professions
Council Speech and Language Therapy - qualified and registered with the Health
Professions Council
Positive
Action...
We
actively seek to create opportunities for training from people who are members of ethnic
minorities, different class groups, different cultural groups, different religious groups
and people from different sexual orientations.
The KCC Foundation Centre's premises are designed to permit wheelchair access.
The MSc in Systemic
Psychotherapy
Who the training is designed for...
Year One is designed for suitably qualified professionals, (see the list of qualifications above) who wish to gain an insight into Systemic Practice, and some of the principles behind the key methods in Systemic Therapy. A Post Graduate Certificate may be awarded for those taking Years One and Two only.
Course Structure...
Sessions are normally fortnightly.
February 2010 Course
21 Thursday evenings 5.30pm - 9.00 pm plus 3 Saturdays
2 Workshop days to be chosen from the KCCF programme.
Course Plenary day in October 2010
September 2010 Course
22 Tuesday evenings 5.00pm - 9.00pm plus some Saturdays
2 Workshop days, to be chosen from the KCCF programme.
Plenary day in March 2011..
Who the training is designed for...
The course is the second year of the MSc in Systemic Therapy. This year of the course includes opportunities for course members to do direct therapeutic work with live supervision by course trainers.
Sessions are normally weekly
February 2010 course
32 Tuesday evenings on Tuesdays from 5.00 pm - 9.00 pm plus 2 days from 2.00 pm - 9.00 pm
4 Workshop days to be chosen from the KCCF programme.
2 Course Plenary days in October 2010.
5 days of Research Methods Teaching in December 2010/ January 2011.
September 2010 course
32 Monday evenings 4.30 pm - 8.30 pm plus 3 days - 1.30 pm - 8.30 pm
4 Workshop days to be chosen from the KCCF programme.
2 Course Plenary days in March 2011.
5 days of Research Methods Teaching in June/July 2011.
Years Three and Four
Who the training is designed for...
The MSc in Systemic Therapy is designed for people wishing to practise as a professional Systemic Therapist or Family Therapist, working with client groups presenting a wide range of symptoms and difficulties.
The course provides eligibility for registration with the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP).
Course Structure...
February 2010 course
40 weekly seven hour sessions each year
Year 3 Wednesdays and Year 4 Thursdays
4 Workshop days each year to be chosen from the KCCF programme.
2 Course Plenary days in October 2010
18 hours of tutorial time
3 hours per week clinical work over 40 weeks in another setting.
September 2010 course
40 weekly seven hour sessions
Year 3 Thursdays and Year 4 on Wednesdays
4 Workshop days each year to be chosen from the KCCF programme.
2 Course Plenary days in March 2011.
18 hours of tutorial time
3 hours per week clinical work over 40 weeks in another setting.
Please note: if you wish to enter Year 3 without prior training at KCCF, or after a break of more than 2year in your KCCF course, you will need to attend the Research Methods Module beforehand (Fee £350).
All offers of course places are subject to satisfactory references being received by KCCF..
Each application is carefully studied by the Course Directors to ensure you have applied for the most appropriate course for your particular experience and requirements.
Your application must be accompanied by an application fee of £32.50. This covers administration and tutor's time in deciding with you the outcome of your application. It is non-returnable.
KCCF will acknowledge receipt of your application, you will be contacted for a discussion and interview.
Successful candidates will receive a formal offer pack, containing programmes, project information, reading lists, the Code of Ethics, and a Contract Acceptance Form, which you should sign and return to KCCF to secure your place on the course.
Return of the KCCF Acceptance Form and / or making a course fee payment constitutes your agreement to the terms of the offer letter.
Should you not be able to take up your contracted place, KCCF will allow you to transfer to the next application entry date together with any payment you have made. This may be done once only.
Please note that fees are due at the beginning of the course on which you enrol. Instalment plans are available.
KCCF reserves the right to cancel or postpone a course should circumstances require it.
Continuity is important, but you may take a gap of one year between the years of the course, where applicable.
The KCC Foundation requires students to undertake a Criminal Records Bureau Enhanced Disclosure. If you need advice on how to undertake a check, please contact us.
Download our latest therapy training prospectus
To find out about the KCC Foundation Therapy Training Courses, click on our latest prospectus to download our course information, or read a summary of the MSC in Systemic Therapy on this page.
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Course dates
February 2010 Course
Exact dates are to be advised
September 2010 Course
Exact dates are to be advised
Course fees
Year 1 - £835 + £75 workshop fees.
Year 2 - £1850 + £150 workshop fees.
Year 3 - £3890 + £150 workshop fees.
Year 4 - £3890 + £150 workshop fees.
Application dates
February 2010 Course
Year 1- by 15 January 2010
Year 2- by 8th January 2010
Years 3/4- to be advised
September 2010 Course
Year 1- by mid-August 2010
Year 2- by mid-August 2010
Years 3/4- 5th April 2010
Application form
To join the MSc in Systemic Therapy, click on our application form and download to apply.
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