Now fully booked*
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January 2021 - March 2022
ASIIP Accredited Course
Thriplow Hall, Thriplow
Cambridgeshire. SG8 7RD
See waiting list options below
January 2021 - March 2022
ASIIP Accredited Course
Thriplow Hall, Thriplow
Cambridgeshire. SG8 7RD
This course provides a comprehensive, high quality and supportive supervision training route from novice to experienced practitioner.
...As I have noted in the past, the CST Diploma course remains a feather in the cap of accredited training monitored by the ASIIP, providing a unique opportunity for supervisors from a range of backgrounds and situations to develop, deepen and extend their practice of supervision. Long may it flourish!’
Dr Karen John - ASIIP External Moderator
...As I have noted in the past, the CST Diploma course remains a feather in the cap of accredited training monitored by the ASIIP, providing a unique opportunity for supervisors from a range of backgrounds and situations to develop, deepen and extend their practice of supervision. Long may it flourish!’
Dr Karen John - ASIIP External Moderator
* This course is now fully booked. However, do let us know if you would like to be added to our waiting list.
In the event of spaces becoming available, all those on the waiting list will be invited to submit their applications within a specified timeframe. A selection process will then apply. Eligible applicants who are not offered a place on this course will be automatically offered a place on our next Diploma training in 2023.
For details of the course scroll down below
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The Diploma offers:
Please note that applicants are required to have a minimum of three years' post- qualification experience in their field, i.e. coaching, counselling, dramatherapy, or other related professional occupation.
- High ratio of tutors to participants. Two to three tutors present at all sessions. Maximum course number is 14.
- Ten weekend modules (one and two day) from January 2021 to March 2022. See details below.
- Two guest presenter workshops by trainers renowned in the field of supervision.
- Subscribes to the BACP Supervision Training Curriculum Diploma Level Framework.
- A thorough foundation in the theory and practice of supervision applicable to helping professionals coming from a wide theoretical range.
- The integration of ideas and models of supervision including those of Hawkins & Shohet and Inskipp & Proctor.
- The integration of Adlerian concepts emphasising encouragement, a holistic approach, and an understanding of the social purpose of human interaction.
- The development of informed, reflective and mature practice.
- A supportive supervision structure enabling practice of supervision through working with a fellow course participant outside the core module periods, moving to working with external supervisees from January to course end.
- A stimulating learning environment including large and small group work, tutor-led discussion and guidance, peer presentations, individual goal-setting, and peer and tutor feedback.
- Supervised skills practice in small tutor-led groups.
- Regular supervision of supervision in small groups.
Please note that applicants are required to have a minimum of three years' post- qualification experience in their field, i.e. coaching, counselling, dramatherapy, or other related professional occupation.
Course Dates
All modules start at 9.30am and end at 5pm unless otherwise stated
Module 1 January 16 & 17 2021 (2 days)
Module 2 February 6 & 7 2021 (2 days)
Module 3. March 13 & 14 2021 (2 days)
Module 4 April 17 & 18 2021 (2 days)
Module 5 May 15 & 16 2021 (2 days)
Module 6 June 26 & 27 2021 (2 days)
Module 7 September 11 2021 (1 day)
Module 8 November 13 2021 (1 day)
Module 9 January 15 2022 (1 day)
Module 10 March 12 2022 (1 day)
Training venue: Thriplow Hall, Middle St, Thriplow, Cambs, SG8 7RD
Fee: £2870
(Fee includes all training over the ten modules, assessment, and certification fee. Optional monthly payment plan)
- Course Tutors & Presenters
Core Tutors:
Anthea Millar & Kathy Mitchell
Additional Tutors:
Julia Herrick (Practice Development)
Jim Holloway (Supervision of Supervision)
Guest Presenters
Andrew Reeves: Working with Risk In Therapy & Supervision
Faisal Mahmood: Colour Blindness in Therapy & Supervision
- Course Content
Module 1 : Sat 16 & Sun 17 January 2021
Orientation to the course
- Creating the course contract
- Tasks and Models of Supervision
- Ethical Frame
- Observed skills practice
Module 2 : Sat 6 & Sun 7 February 2021
- Adlerian concepts pertinent to supervision
- Giving and receiving feedback
- Developmental models
- Formative / Summative assessment - Supervisory authority
- Working with trainees
- Observed skills practice
Module 3 : Sat 13 & Sun 14 March 2021
- Full Day Guest workshop with Andrew Reeves – Working with Risk in Therapy and Supervision
- Socratic questions
- Parallel process
- Observed skills practice
Module 4 : Sat 17 & Sun 18 April 2021
- Ethics and the Law
- Context and Organisations
- Family Constellation
- Self-Disclosure
- Observed skills practice
Module 5 : Sat 15 & Sun 16th May 2021
- Group Supervision
- Creative Supervision
- Supervision of Supervision Groups
Module 6 : Sat 26 & Sun 27 June 2021
- Full Day Guest workshop with Faisal Mahmood: ‘Colour Blindness in Therapy and Supervision’
- Vicarious trauma - Self-care
- Supervision of Supervision Groups
Module 7 : Sat 11 September 2021
- Online Supervision
- Supervision of Supervision Groups
Module 8 : Sat 13th November 2021
- Extended Learning Project
- Supervision of Supervision Groups
Module 9 : Sat 15 January 2022
- Extended learning project presentations
- Supervision of Supervision Groups
Module 10 : Sat 12 March 2022
- Supervision of Supervision Groups
- Review of course learning- Endings