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YTC in Bucharest:  Advanced TA Psychotherapy Training  in Bucharest 2011 and 2012

CTA examination preparation group

Exam Prep Group – meeting for 1 day: - 9.30 – 6pm

For those who have already achieved sufficient training / supervision hours and are currently preparing to take their CTA examination in the next two years.

The focus of the exam preparation group will be:

·         Writing the written exam

·         Preparing recordings for the oral examination

·         mock examinations

·         Supervision regarding the process of preparing for their exams.

·         Those preparing for TEW or TSTA examinations will be welcomed as visitors in order to prepare for the TEW or TSTA examination process.

Number of Participants / fees / commitment: 

1. Maximum of 20 participants.
2. Fees: €50
3. Commitment:
   • Each participant to commit to a full year of training from the date they join the group or until they take their CTA examination.
   • Fees are for membership of the group – not for attendance therefore on acceptance into the group the fee for the whole year becomes payable.
   • For 2011 a deposit will be paid in advance of starting the group of a minimum of €50
   • Then each group the minimum of €50 will be paid… meaning the last group of the year will have been paid for by the deposit.
   • For the exam prep group we will allow visitors to the group who are preparing for their TEW or TSTA examinations

Additional Requirements and information for members of the exam prep group:

• Regular personal therapy, for the duration of the training…
• Regular attendance and participation in the training group.
• Preparation of work for supervision, including presentation of professional work, and transcripts of recorded work. Priority will be given to recordings of work and to issues related to the CTA examination.
• Completion of self and peer assessments each year.
• Trainee assessment takes place by trainers once a year. Trainers may make specific recommendations for trainees to fulfil during the following year to continue in training.
• The YTC in Romania trainers have the final say in whether trainees can continue in membership of the training group.
• Additional small group or individual supervision.
• Maintain an up to date training log, which includes experience of training, supervision, therapy and practice of TA.
• The trainee is also encouraged to attend conferences, external training and supervision is encouraged prior to taking the CTA examination.
• For the current requirements of hours and forms for the EATA contracts etc… refer to the EATA training manual which is available at: www.eatnews.org
• EATA training contracts are taken out with one of the trainers as the trainee makes a commitment to prepare for examination and to develop a psychotherapy practice.
• Members of the training group are required to be members of ARAT or other national TA organisation and to comply with the professional and ethical requirements of EATA, as complying with the YTC course requirements.
• (EATA) is registered in Switzerland as a non-profit organisation. This body administers standards in competency based international examinations for qualification as Transactional Analysts. All TA training and supervision must be offered by a PTSTA or TSTA in order to count towards the hours required for CTA examination.
  • TSTA            Teaching and Supervising Transactional Analyst.
  • PTSTA          Provisional Teaching and Supervising Transactional Analyst
  • CTA               Certified Transactional Analyst.

TA psychotherapy examinations: The external examination process consists of a written case study and an oral exam in which the candidate’s clinical work is examined using 3 recordings of their work. These exams are organised internationally by EATA, and provide a route for registration as a TA Psychotherapist.

Trainers:

• Dave Spenceley TSTA  NLP Pract.  Course director: Founder of the Yorkshire Training Centre, Dave is a TA psychotherapist, trainer and supervisor, in private practice, with 33 years experience in the helping professions. Dave has international experience working in England, Germany, Italy, Austria, France, Holland, Serbia, and Greece. He has been working in Romania since 2008.

• Uta Höhl TSTA: Uta is an experienced TA trainer and supervisor responsible for a successful TA training programme in Nuremberg, Germany as well as regularly offering TA workshops in Prague and England. Qualified in the TA field of counselling – Coaching and team development and conflict resolution. Also qualified as a psychotherapist in Germany.

• Birgitta Heillerr TSTA, who has been training in Bucharest since 2003.

• John Heath TSTA / Lis Heath TSTA /  Steff Oates TSTA

Provisional dates: Note at present there are not enough members for this group to run - please contact Dave directly if you are interested in exam preparation supervision groups.

For an application form please email: Diana Deaconu