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Forms for download:Of interest to those who are taking their CTA examination and are members of the training group - The contain all the forms and files used by YTC as well as all the training requirements from the ITA and UKCPYTC Training handbook 2010 as a pdf file - Contains all the forms and complete details of YTC training.ITA training manual and UKCP information This zip file is an essential download for all trainees, it contains all the detailed requirements for TA training and qualification.EATA training manual... please visit the EATA website: www.eatanews.org |
Advanced TA Training Programme 2010 - 2011
A professional training - Developing knowledge and applied skills - Preparing for psychotherapy qualification as a TA psychotherapist:
Transactional Analysis has a basic philosophy of "I'm OK - You are OK" which underlies all the training and supervision offered at YTC, where we aim to create a supportive atmosphere in which to develop your personal and professional excellence. We thrive and learn more effectively in a situation where there is an abundance of positive strokes and affirmations. We seek to promote this within all our training programmes.
TA training is focussed on how you use TA concepts: By joining the training programme you will be learning the theory and its application while also learning about yourself.
The training is process orientated and competency-based preparing you to apply TA professionally and leading you towards qualification as a Transactional Analyst psychotherapist. This is reflected in the course design, the course requirements and the final external examination process for qualification as a TA psychotherapist.
The Transactional Analysis (TA) Foundation Course is designed to be the first step before joining this ongoing training programme leading to qualification as a TA psychotherapist.
Format for the Transactional Analysis psychotherapy training group:
The YTC training format is unique; Meeting for three days on alternate months is designed to maximise the time spent learning in the training group, significantly increasing the number of training and supervision hours each module.
| 1 | The group is multi level and includes trainees at various stages of their training |
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During each module there will be time spent on: Theory, practice and supervision |
| 3 | Group and individual process which surface during group time |
| 4 | Facilitating a comprehensive understanding of TA and its application |
| 5 | Priority is given to issues related to preparation for the CTA examination |
| 6 | The training is contractual and flexible and is aimed at providing comprehensive psychotherapy training in four years |
| 7 | Members join the group for a minimum of one year and are free to continue their membership until they are ready for qualification |
| 8 | Depending on experience and the opportunities to use TA within their practice psychotherapy trainees are expected to spend a minimum of four years training for their psychotherapy examinations. However for most training as a psychotherapist takes longer than this. (The foundation course counts as the first of these four years) |
Basic and Advanced levels of Competence:
| 1 | During the first years of TA training the course objective for trainees is for them to develop basic competencies in Transactional Analysis psychotherapy |
| 2 | Once these basic levels of competence are achieved the trainee can prepare the short case study in order to achieve the YTC Diploma in TA applications and can then if they wish sign the EATA training contract with the intention of gaining qualification as a TA psychotherapist |
Basic competencies:
| 1 | The trainee demonstrates knowledge of TA principles and theories and practice |
| 2 | The trainee demonstrates an understanding of how the principles and theories of TA work in psychotherapy practice |
| 3 | The trainee demonstrates an ability to apply Transactional Analysis to their professional practice as a psychotherapist |
Advanced Competencies
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Following the signing of the EATA training contract the trainee is expected to develop an advanced level of competence which will enable the prepare for and pass their CTA examinations |
| 2 | The trainee demonstrates the ability to analyse and critique TA theory with theories from within TA and from approaches to psychotherapy other than TA. |
| 3 | The trainee demonstrates that they can synthesise their own understanding and style of application of TA |
| 4 | The trainee will demonstrate the ability to use their internal supervisor as they reflect on their practice and will be able to evaluate the effectiveness of their approach with each client. |
Stages in Training and Recognition
| 1 | In order to recognise the level of competence achieved in training prior to qualification as a psychotherapist there are two Yorkshire Training Centre awards: |
| 2 | These will be awarded for demonstrating competence in the knowledge of TA theory and the application of TA within professional settings. |
This creates 3 stages of training.
Stage 1: Yorkshire Training Centre - Certificate in TA applications: The certificate is possible to achieve after the TA Foundation Course plus 30 additional hours of relevant training.
1. 150 hours of TA training and skills development.
2. 20 hour of TA supervision.
3. 120 hours of professional application of TA.
4. Two written assignments.
5. One presentation of professional work to the training group.
Stage 2: Yorkshire Training Centre - Diploma in TA applications - This is designed to be the same level of competence and training as BACP accreditation.
1. 300 hours of TA training and skills development.
2. 100 hours of TA supervision.
3. 450 hours of professional application of TA.
4. Completion of 4 written assignments.
5. 2 presentations of professional work to the training group.
Stage 3: Advanced TA training: Leading to external examinations and qualification as a CTA / UKCP registered Transactional Analyst Psychotherapist
The candidate at the point of submission of his / her examination will have achieved an advanced level of competencies which is assessed during the ongoing process of the training.
The external examination process consists of two parts:
A written examination (see Appendix two): Consisting of a 24,000 written case study – covering all aspects of the candidates practice as a trainee psychotherapist: Details of the requirements for this are available in section 8 of the EATA Training Handbook and the ITA handbook.
A minimum of 6 months after passing the written examination (see Appendix two) an oral examination (see Appendix three) takes place in which 3 recordings of the trainees work is assessed by a board of 4 external examiners.
Requirements for qualification as a Transactional Analyst Psychotherapist:
| 1 | Regular attendance and participation in the training groups. |
| 2 | Preparation of work for supervision, including presentation of professional work, and transcripts of recorded work.. |
| 3 | Trainees must be in a position to offer long term and short term TA psychotherapy or create the opportunities to do so during their training. |
| 4 | The trainee is assessed within the training group regarding their readiness for seeing clients as a trainee psychotherapist under supervision. |
| 5 | Trainees must practice as a trainee psychotherapist under supervision for a minimum of 2 years prior to taking their external examinations – however for most trainees they take longer than this minimum |
| 6 | Trainees must receive ongoing supervision from a suitably qualified TA supervisor for a minimum of one hour’s supervision per six hours of client contact time |
| 7 | Supervision may be individual or group supervision |
| 8 | If the supervision takes place in a small group of 3 or 2 people then all the hours spent in the supervision group can count towards their minimum requirement |
| 9 | Anything over three people present in the group means that only the specific hours in which the trainee presented can count towards their supervision hours |
| 10 | All supervision takes place inside the protective boundary of a confidentiality agreement between the trainee and supervisor (and any other group members if in a group context) |
| 11 | Two assignments each year: These are either assessed written assignments or presentations in the training group. (Assessment forms available) |
| 12 | Completion of self and peer assessments each year |
| 13 | Regular ongoing personal and confidential therapy, at least 40 hours per year for 4 years, offered by a CTA and should be of a similar type to that offered by the trainee |
| 14 | Psychiatric placement. If the trainee has no experience of the formal psychiatric services then they are required to arrange a familiarisation programme. See the separate section below which explains the learning objectives and requirements of this placement |
| 15 | EATA training contracts are taken out with one of the trainers as the trainee makes a commitment to prepare for clinical examination. This will usually be after the successful completion of the YTC Diploma in TA applications and follows a decision by the trainee to definitely prepare for their CTA qualification. |
| 16 | Prior to taking out the EATA training contracting the trainee will have successfully completed the brief case study and will also have demonstrated a basic level of competency in TA applications |
| 17 | The trainee is also encouraged to attend conferences, also external training and supervision is encouraged prior to taking the CTA examination |
| 18 | Trainee assessment takes place by trainers once a year. (Assessment forms are available) |
| 19 | Trainers may make specific recommendations for trainees to fulfil during the following year to continue in training |
| 20 | Additional small group or individual supervision |
| 21 | Trainees must maintain an up to date training log, which includes experience of training, supervision, therapy and practice of TA |
| 22 | Trainees must maintain an up to date learning journal covering all aspects of their training and supervision |
| 23 | Trainees must maintain their membership of the ITA and compliance with their professional, ethical and training requirements |
| 24 | There are potential circumstances in which, in the interest of a client or client group this confidentiality may have to be breached. Such action will always be taken transparently and in accordance with ethical and professional practice standards as defined in the relevant ITA and UKCP codes |
| 25 | YTC has appointed a moderator who will be available to moderate in any disputes arising within the training programme |
| 26 | YTC trainers have final say in whether trainees can continue in membership of the training group |
| 27 | YTC uses the ITA's and EATA's professional practice and ethical guidelines as well as using their grievance procedures to deal with any professional disputes which are not resolved through the YTC grievance procedure |
| 28 | Any records kept will be stored safely and in confidence. They may be used to form the basis of feedback to trainees on their progress towards identified learning outcomes |
| 29 | For the current requirements of hours for clinical TA training refer to the EATA training manual, and the ITA training handbook, both of which are available from YTC and are also online at the EATA and ITA web sites |
| 30 | Prior to submitting the written examination (see Appendix two) for marking the trainee will be assessed by the YTC trainers as being competent at the advanced level of competencies for TA psychotherapists |
| Assessed Brief Case study (3000 words) | |
| 1 | This is a requirement for those planning to complete their CTA examinations…. We recommend that this case study is successfully completed prior to taking out the EATA training Contract |
| 2 | The trainee will be assessed using the basic competencies as described earlier |
| 3 | This case study should be about a client the trainee has worked with for at least six sessions. The work may be ongoing or it may be finished |
| 4 | Your account should contain details of the following aspects of the work |
| 5 | The client’s initial reasons for coming to see you for psychotherapy |
| 6 | Your diagnosis of her/his issues using TA concepts including details of how you reached your conclusions |
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The contract(s) you made about how you would work together |
| 8 | Details of how you worked with the client – The therapeutic process |
| 9 | Reflections on the transference and counter transference |
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Reflections on your use of supervision |
| 11 | This assessment is based on the assessment forms used by YTC and EATA |
| Learning Journal: | |
| 1 | The learning journal is to be kept and will be read and assessed as a part of the annual assessment process, the journal will contain reflections on |
| 2 | The experience of each training module |
| 3 | The experience of supervision |
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The experience of learning to use the transference and counter transferrential process of working with clients |
| 5 | Specific issues dealt with in working with clients during supervised practice |
| 6 | Reflections on the developing sense of self as a TA psychotherapist |
| Support | |
| 1 | The principal trainers will give support and feedback to students who are having difficulty in meeting the course requirements and will be available for individual supervision / tutorial sessions if appropriate |
| 2 | The moderator will automatically be involved in assessing any work re-submitted for the second time |
| Mental Health Familiarisation Log | |
| 1 | The UKCP requires that trainees develop and demonstrate a basic understanding of psychiatry, psychiatric assessment and treatment (including drug therapy), and the legislative and organisational framework of mental health provision |
| 2 | Trainees are likely to have a wide range of prior experience and so and a flexible approach is adopted to this aspect of training |
| 3 | Students who do not have experience of working within the psychiatric system will be required to present an account which demonstrates the following |
| 4 | Awareness of the relevance of mental health familiarisation to the practising psychotherapist is demonstrated |
| 5 | Knowledge which is based at least in part on first hand observational experience of a psychiatric service or provision for people with mental health issues |
| 6 | Knowledge is based in part on taught or studied material |
| 7 | Awareness of the range of mental illness and the range of provisions and treatments available |
| 9 | Observation and learning that is of sufficient duration and depth to allow the trainee to become familiar with the experience of being with individuals with severe mental health problems |
| Transactional Analysis the professional framework | |
| TA training and accreditation in Britain takes place under the authority of the Institute of Transactional Analysis, (ITA) a registered charity. The ITA is a member of the humanistic and integrative section of the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP). Qualified TA clinical specialists have the right to be registered by the UKCP as TA psychotherapists | |
| The ITA is a member of the European Association of Transactional Analysis, (EATA) which is registered in Switzerland as a non-profit organisation. This body administers standards in competency based international examinations for qualification as Transactional Analysts | |
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YTC is a registered by the ITA as a training programme and all
training offered by YTC complies fully with the ITA, EATA, and UKCP codes of
ethics and professional standards a. TSTA Teaching and Supervising Transactional Analyst. b. PTSTA Provisional Teaching and Supervising Transactional Analyst |
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| The Trainers | |
| Dave Spenceley TSTA (psychotherapy) NLP Pract: The founder of the Yorkshire Training Centre and the course director. Dave is a TA psychotherapist, trainer and supervisor, in private practice, with over 30 years experience in the helping professions. Dave has international experience working in Germany, Romania, Italy, Austria, France, Holland and Serbia and Greece. He is the director of a large TA psychotherapy training programme in Bucharest, Romania. | |
| Uta Höhl TSTA (counselling): 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. As well as being qualified in the TA field of counselling Uta is also legally qualified and registered as a psychotherapist in Germany | |
Group times: The group meets 6 times a year for 3 days on alternate months.
Training programme topics - 2010 - 2011.
Each weekend the format is flexible, with members of the group contracting for their desired outcomes at each weekend. Dave will be present at all the weekends. Further details of course syllabus and further details of the training programme are available on the YTC website in the training handbook.
This is a pdf file with some recommended reading for each of the training weekends - it is not comprehensive and is informally written as it started life as an email!=== suggestions on reading for 2010 - 11 training group
| June 4 – 6th | TA and transference – including Object Relations |
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July 30th
– Aug 1st with Uta Höhl TSTA – |
1) TA
and constructivism 2) TA Coaching |
| October 1 - 3rd |
Diagnosis using TA and the DSM 4 / understanding the mental health system in the UK. Case studies presented by trainees. |
| December 3 – 5th | Redecision Therapy |
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2011 February 4 – 6th |
Understanding termination and grieving processes |
| April 1 – 3rd | Affective Disorders and their treatment using TA. |
| June 3 – 5th | Core TA concepts – especially understanding script analysis and its application in psychotherapy. |
| August 5 – 7th | Diversity / culture and inclusive practice in TA psychotherapy. |
| October 7 – 9th | Understanding TA as a body psychotherapy |
| December 2 – 4th | Couples work including understanding sexuality and treatment of sexual dysfunction. |
| January 6 – 8th | Group work and TA psychotherapy |
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Optional: TA Therapy / Training group March 12 / 13th |
Work with Dave as a TA psychotherapist – Dave will discuss the interventions and therapeutic process using TA. - Spaces for this group are limited to members of YTC ongoing training programme. |
| Structure of the assessment process | |
| 1 | All work for formal assessment will be marked by both principal trainers. Two marks will thus be generated and the principal trainers will collaborate about these marks in all cases and decide together the mark to be awarded |
| 2 | In cases where the principal trainers cannot find agreement the work and the marks of the principal trainers will be sent on to the academic moderator to mark again. In such cases the mark of the academic moderator will be the one awarded |
| 3 | A random selection amounting to not less than 10% of assessed work in any one year, and not including any disputed assessments, will be sent to the academic moderator together with the marks of the principal trainers |
| 4 | The academic moderator is responsible for checking the standard of the marking against his/her knowledge and opinion of what is acceptable practice in the wider world of TA psychotherapy training |
| 5 | The academic moderator will report to YTC principal trainers on at least an annual basis and is empowered to make recommendations with regard to academic and assessment standards |
| 6 | For CTA examinations see the EATA training manual for the appeals process |
| Accreditation of Prior Education and Learning | |
| 1 | Trainees wishing to join the YTC training programme can have prior experience accounted on an hour for hour basis provided it was gained in an ITA RTE or equivalent |
| 2 | A copy of all relevant paper work and documentation associated with the prior course must be provided |
| 3 | References form the course director and supervisor of the trainee must also be supplied |
| Course entry requirements | |
| 1 | 101 certificate |
| 2 | Submission of CV and Two professional references |
| 3 | Trainee assessment takes place by two YTC trainers at the end of the foundation course and is used to assess the trainee’s development during the foundations course and is taken into account regarding whether YTC will offer the trainee a place in the advanced group |
| 4 | If the trainee did not attend the foundation course then they will normally be required to have an interview with Dave Spenceley and Uta Hoehl. |
| 5 | A university degree or equivalent level professional qualification or have significant work and life experience which stands as clear and convincing evidence of the capacity to study and work at the level needed to participate actively in this training programme and to prepare for CTA examination |
| 6 | The candidate must be able to demonstrate that they will be able to work at an appropriate level in order to achieve their CTA |
| 7 | Payment of one year’s fee in advance. Once membership has been agreed a contract to pay the full fees for the year’s membership has been agreed. Payment is for membership not attendance |
| 8 | This is a rolling programme and new members may join at any time and membership is for a minimum of one year |
| 9 | Members of the training group are required to be members of the ITA, and to comply with the requirements of EATA, ITA and UKCP as well as complying with the YTC course requirements |
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Application for membership of the TA training group:
Please date, sign and complete a copy of this form; returning it with your payment.
Please provide a personal statement of the reasons why wish to undertake this training.
By signing this form you are agreeing to comply with all the training requirements as set out in this brochure and the ITA / EATA training manuals. (These may from time to time be changed). Payment of your fees is for membership of the group and not for attendance. Once you have been accepted onto the course all of the year's fees are due three months prior to your commencement on the course.
I wish to apply for membership of the TA psychotherapy-training group at YTC. I understand and agree to comply with the group membership requirements.
Fee: One year’s membership now due: I enclose the total non-refundable fee of £1500 (£2750 if paid by a for profit organisation) Cheques payable to "Yorkshire Training Centre"
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