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 all about 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,
however for some it is easier or more appropriate to join this course after they
have completed their TA 101 course.
This training is also valued and enjoyed by many who do not
wish to go onto complete the psychotherapy training and wish to apply their
learning more generally to their professional and personal lives.
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.
The group includes trainees at each stage of their training.
During each module there will be time spent on theory, on practice and
supervision and also on dealing with the group and individual processes
which surface during group time. This allows for a comprehensive
understanding of TA and its application to develop over time. Priority is
given to issues related to preparation for the CTA examination as several
members of the group prepare for the CTA examination in this group. The training
is contractual and flexible and is aimed at providing comprehensive
psychotherapy training in four years.
Depending on experience and the opportunities to use TA
within their practice psychotherapy trainees are expected to spend a minimum
of four years as members of the group preparing for their psychotherapy
examinations. However for most training as a psychotherapist takes longer
than this.
Stages in Training and
Recognition
In
order to recognise the level of competence achieved in training prior to
qualification as a psychotherapist there are two Yorkshire Training Centre
awards: 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
Yorkshire Training Centre certificate in
TA applications:
1.
150 hours of TA training and skills
development.
2.
The TA foundation course and
TA 101 count as 120 hours of training.
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.
Yorkshire Training Centre diploma in TA
applications: (designed
to be equivalent of BACP accreditation requirements)
1.
300 hours of TA training and skills
development.
2.
100 hours of TA supervision.3.
3.
450 hours of professional application of TA.
4.
Completion of 4 written assignments.
5.
2 presentations of professional work to the
training group.
External Qualification as a transactional analyst
psychotherapist:
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Trainees must be in a position to offer
TA psychotherapy or create the opportunities to do so during their training.
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Regular ongoing personal therapy, this is a
minimum of 40 hours per year for 4 years.
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Psychiatric placement. If the trainee has no
experience of the formal psychiatric services then they are required to
arrange a minimum 20-day placement.
Ø
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.
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The trainee is also encouraged to attend conferences, also external training
and supervision is encouraged prior to taking the CTA examination.
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For the current requirements of hours for
clinical TA training refer to the EATA training manual, and ITA supplement
which is available at the centre and online at the EATA web site.
TA
psychotherapy (clinical) 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 by the EATA, and provide a route
for registration as a TA Psychotherapist by the UKCP. For further details of
the pre-exam requirements, which are fully laid out in the EATA training
manual, please email Dave.
YTC Course
requirements:
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Regular attendance and participation in the
training groups.
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Preparation of work for supervision, including
presentation of professional work, and transcripts of recorded work.
Priority will be given to issues related to the CTA examination.
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Two written assignments each year. (Assessment
forms available)
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One presentation each year. (Assessment forms
available).
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Completion of self and peer assessments each
year.
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Trainee assessment takes place by trainers once
a year. Assessment forms are available for trainees. Trainers may make
specific recommendations for trainees to fulfil during the following year to
continue in training.
Ø
The trainers have final say in whether trainees
can continue in membership of the training group.
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Additional small group or individual
supervision.
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Maintain an up to date training log, which
includes experience of training, supervision, therapy and practice of TA.
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Membership of the ITA and compliance with their
professional, ethical and training requirements.
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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.
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.
Ø
TSTA Teaching and Supervising
Transactional Analyst.
Ø
PTSTA Provisional Teaching and
Supervising Transactional Analyst
Ø
CTA Certified Transactional
Analyst.
The Trainers:
Dave Spenceley TSTA NLP Pract. Course director.
Founder of the Yorkshire Training Centre and the course
director. Dave is a TA psychotherapist, trainer and supervisor, in private
practice, with 28 years experience in the helping professions. Dave has
international experience working in Germany, Italy, Austria, France, Holland
and Serbia and Greece.
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.
Training
programme topics 2007 - 2008
Each weekend the format is flexible, with members of the
group contracting for their desired outcomes at each weekend. Dave and Uta
will be present at all the weekends.
·
Feb 1-3rd 2008
Topic: Relational TA, Transference and
Counter Transference.
·
April 4 – 6th
Topic: Different techniques in TA
therapy.
·
June 6 – 8th
Topic: Working with couples.
·
August 1 – 3rd
Topic: The Cathexis School of TA.
·
October 3 – 5th
Topic: The Classical School of TA and
Contracting.
·
December 5 – 7th
Topic: TA and supervision.
On joining the group you will be given further details of
course syllabus and further details of the training programme.
Times:
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Friday:
9.30 – 6pm
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Saturday:
9.30 – 6pm
·
Sunday:
9.30 – 5pm
Course entry requirements
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101 certificate
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Submission of CV and one professional
reference.
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Interview with Dave Spenceley.
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Relevant degree, professional qualification or
experience.
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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.
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Payment is for membership not attendance.
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This is a rolling programme and new members may
join at any time. For a minimum of one year.
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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 these are the registering bodies as well as
complying with the YTC course requirements. YTC uses the ITA’s
professional practice code and code of ethics. The grievance procedures
of the ITA will be used to resolve professional disputes.
Application
for membership of the TA training group:
Please sign and complete the following form, returning it
with your payment.
Cheques payable to "Yorkshire Training Centre":
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 al1 of the year's fees are due three months
prior to your commencement on the course.
NAME:
ADDRESS:
TEL:
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 £1300 (Payable to Yorkshire Training Centre)
Name and Address for two professional references
stating your suitability for this training:
Date
Signed
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