The TA foundation Course -  During 2011 and 2012 we are delighted to be running two foundation course groups...

The 2012 dates are now available - see below...

For an application form for the training groups please email: Diana Deaconu

Photographs

• From the summer gathering July 2011: www.ta-psychotherapy.co.uk/sg2011/index.html

• From the advanced group and conference in Timisoara: www.ta-psychotherapy.co.uk/rom4/index.html

• Photos from all training groups: http://ta-psychotherapy.co.uk/jan11/index.html

TA Foundation TA training course - 2 days from 9.30 – 6pm

• This course is for all interested in developing their knowledge and understanding of TA.

• TA training and skills development - will be applicable to those wishing to practice in the fields of psychotherapy, counselling and coaching.

• The expectation is that after two years of training together as a TA Foundation Course the group will continue to become an Advanced TA training Group.

The YTC in Romania 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

2012 dates

Additional Requirements and information for members of the foundation course:

• For those wishing to train as TA psychotherapists there is a requirement for regular personal therapy lasting for the duration of psychotherapy training - (This personal psychotherapy therapy must start prior to the trainee seeing psychotherapy clients.)
• Regular attendance and participation in the training groups.
• Preparation of work for supervision, including presentation of professional work, and transcripts of recorded work. Priority will be given to recordings of work.
• Two written assignments each year.
• One presentation each year.
• 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.
• If using TA in a psychotherapy or other professional setting then the trainee must also seek 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.

YTC International in-house certifications:

1)  YTC in Romania certificate of competence in TA applications

a)      150 hours of TA training and skills development.

b)      20 hours of TA supervision.

c)      120 hours of professional application of TA.

d)      Two assignments: either written work or presentations in the training group.  

2)   YTC international\Diploma if competence in TA applications (Note this is aimed at about the half way point of TA psychotherapy training)

a)      300 hours of TA training and skills development.

b)      100 hours of TA supervision.     

c)      450 hours of professional application of TA.

d)      Completion of 4 assignments: either written work or presentations in the training group.

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.

For an application form please email: Diana Deaconu