This course is designed for two purposes — to facilitate personal growth and also it is a pre-requisite for engaging in our counsellor training course.
This program aims to equip you to become more aware of who you are and to help you to live life to the full.
We invite you to join us in a process that will change how you relate to yourself and others and open the door to greater possibilities in your life.
While this course is a pre-requisite for anyone wanting to engage in our Counsellor Training courses, it is ideal for anyone seeking personal enrichment.
It is such an amazing opportunity to engage in the wonderful world of Self Discovery.
This is a great opportunity not to be missed. It can make an enormous difference to your life.
Expressions of interest are most welcome. Dates: Commencing June 2010 and concluding November 2010. (for details refer Counsellor Training Courses.)
Enrolments close 26th May 2010.
Time: Each workshop starts at 8pm on the first date and ends about 4pm on the last date
Fees: $2225 which includes a deposit of $500 deposit. The balance of fees may be paid in instalments at each workshop of $78 per day.
For 6 day blocks, food provided. For 2 or 3 day weekends, bring food to share. Bed and breakfast provided for distance students at no extra cost.
Level 1 - Training in Emotional Release Counselling and Transpersonal Studies (1 year)
The basics of TERC (Transpersonal and Emtoional Release counselling) methods within the field of counselling - learn about the counselling process and ways to work with the body, body memories, emotions and creative expression.
- Theory and principles of Transpersonal & Emotional Release Counselling
- Experiencing the practice of TER counselling
- Basic counselling skills and processes (including emotional release, shadow / projection)
- The practice of modalities particular to TERC:
- Body focus work; Sandplay therapy and Symbol work
- Dreamwork; Voice Dialogue; Breathwork
- Specific topics
- Transpersonal experience
- Perinatal imprints and their impact on adult life
- Spirituality in counselling
Level 2 - Advanced Training in Emotional Release Counselling and Transpersonal Studies (1 year)
Professional Practice I - expanding your capacity for self-responsibility for your inner work and your experience of TER counselling personally and professionally.
- Theory of counselling, the counselling relationship, transference; Ethics of Caring.
- Advanced practice of TERC modalities (see Yr 1 for these)
- Field experience of TERC (includes clinical practice of TERC modalities and clinical supervision)
- Specific issues in the practice of counselling:
- Addictions, spiritual significance of addictions
- Death, dying, grief and suicide; anger, depression, anxiety
- Spirituality and consciousness II (includes spiritual emergence / emergency)
- Relationships - sexuality, sensuality and intimacy
- Perinatal imprints/body memories and the impact on consciousness
Level 1 & 2 - Personal Benefits - Achieving & empowering your personal potential
In these courses you will be supported in:-
- Developing skills to enhance your effectiveness in life
- Deepening self awareness
- Understanding the dynamics of relationships & improving your interpersonal skills
- Identifying what inhibits the expression of your personal potential
- Recognising fears that stop you living freely, being all that you can be, expressing yourself fully
- Learning the very best counselling skills
Level 3 - Extended Specialised Training (1 year)
Professional Practice II - Advanced Practitioner Skills
- Ethical practice; Intensive clinical practice and clinical supervision
- Counselling and the law.
- Creative application of TERC modalities
- Field experience of TERC (includes clinical practice of TERC modalities, clinical supervision and group facilitation)
- Understanding academic literature & research methods
- Specific areas of study in the practice of counselling:
- Relationship counselling; group leadership; spiritual practice;
- An independent study.
Level 3 - Personal Benefits - Facilitating others in reaching their potential
In this course you will explore and experience:-
- The art on mentoring
- Leadership
- Group facilitation
- Professional expansion
- Life process skills
- Creative expression
- Specialised counselling skills
Requirements for enrolment in the courses
A personal interview with a staff person prior to the course is required.
If possible it is highly desirable to have some experience with breathwork prior to commencing the Expanding Your Personal Potential Program.
Experience with some of the other emotional release processes is also an advantage. (The more the better.)
Expanding your Personal Potential is a pre-requisite for enrolling in Level 1 training.
Closing date for enrolments in the Expanding Your Personal Potential Program is 26 May 2010.